Sides

Crispy Pesto Potato Wedges

Potato wedges roasted until crisp and golden, then tossed with pesto and Parmesan for a fresh, savory finish.

Prep15 mins
Cook30 mins
Total45 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Crispy Pesto Potato Wedges

At a Glance

Crispy Pesto Potato Wedges is a 45-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around medium potatoes, cut into wedges, olive oil, salt, black pepper.

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Total time
45 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
medium potatoes, cut into wedges, olive oil, salt, black pepper

Ingredients

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  • 3 pieces medium potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C / 425°F.
  2. Cut potatoes into even wedges and pat them completely dry.
  3. Toss with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Roast for 28–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
  5. Toss hot wedges with pesto, Parmesan, and lemon juice.
  6. Serve immediately while the edges are still crisp.

Nutrition Estimate

288 calories
6g protein
39g carbs
12g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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