To cut potato wedges, follow these simple steps:
- Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt.
- Slice the potato in half lengthwise using a sharp chef’s knife.
- Place the cut side down on the cutting board and slice each half lengthwise again to create quarters.
- With each quarter cut side up , slice down the middle lengthwise to create wedges. This will yield about 8 wedges per potato. For smaller wedges, you can slice each quarter again to make 12 or 16 wedges depending on potato size and preference
This method ensures evenly sized wedges that cook uniformly. Using a sharp knife and placing the potato flat side down for stability makes cutting safer and easier
. In summary:
- Cut potato in half lengthwise
- Cut halves into quarters
- Cut quarters into wedges (usually halves again)
This straightforward technique is widely recommended for making classic potato wedges
