Balsamic Roasted Potato Wedges

Crispy potato wedges roasted to golden perfection and finished with a tangy balsamic vinegar glaze. These wedges make an excellent side dish that combines the earthiness of yellow potatoes with the sweet-tart flavor of balsamic vinegar.

4 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 4 large yellow-fleshed potatoes
  • tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Put oven rack in lower third of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.

    10 min

  2. 2.

    Halve each potato lengthwise, then cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges. Toss potato wedges with oil, salt, and pepper in a 17- by 11-inch shallow baking pan (about 1 inch deep) and arrange in 1 layer. Roast potatoes, turning over once, until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

    25 min

  3. 3.

    Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons vinegar, shaking pan to distribute vinegar evenly, then roast until vinegar is evaporated, about 3 minutes.

    3 min

  4. 4.

    Serve sprinkled with remaining 1/2 tablespoon vinegar and salt to taste.

    2 min