Bacon-Wrapped Potato Wedges

These bacon-wrapped potato wedges are crispy and golden on the outside, tender and fluffy inside, and packed with smoky bacon flavor. They’re perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or game-day snack. Baking them on a rack helps the bacon crisp up nicely.

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes
• 12 thin-cut bacon slices
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp Italian seasoning
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese — optional
• Fresh parsley, for garnish

For Serving

• Ranch dressing
• Sour cream
• Garlic dip
• BBQ sauce

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. You can leave the skin on for extra flavor and texture.

Cut each potato lengthwise into 6–8 wedges, depending on its size.

Pat the wedges completely dry.

2. Season the Potatoes

Place the potato wedges in a large bowl.

Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.

If using Parmesan, add it now.

Toss thoroughly until every wedge is well coated.

3. Wrap With Bacon

Cut each bacon slice in half crosswise.

Wrap one piece of bacon tightly around each potato wedge.

Place the bacon seam-side down so it stays in place while cooking. Thin-cut bacon works particularly well because thick bacon takes longer to become crisp.

If necessary, secure the bacon with a toothpick.

4. Arrange for Baking

Place a wire rack over a large baking sheet and lightly grease the rack.

Arrange the bacon-wrapped wedges on the rack with some space between them.

The rack allows the hot air to circulate around the potatoes and lets excess bacon fat drip onto the baking sheet.

5. Bake

Bake for 15 minutes.

Carefully turn the potato wedges over.

Continue baking for another 15–20 minutes, or until:

• The potatoes are fork-tender.
• The bacon is crispy and golden.
• The edges are beautifully browned.

Depending on the size of your wedges, they may need a few additional minutes. Similar oven versions use temperatures around 400–450°F and cook for roughly 30–50 minutes.

6. Make Them Extra Crispy

For especially crispy bacon, switch the oven to broil for the final 1–2 minutes.

Watch carefully because bacon can burn quickly.

Remove the toothpicks before serving if you used them.

7. Garnish and Serve

Transfer the hot potato wedges to a serving platter.

Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and a little extra Parmesan if desired.

Serve immediately with ranch dressing, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.

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🧀 Cheesy Bacon Potato Wedges

For an extra-indulgent version, sprinkle shredded cheddar or Parmesan over the cooked wedges.

Return them to the oven for 2–3 minutes, just until the cheese melts.

Top with:

• Green onions
• Sour cream
• Crispy bacon pieces
• Jalapeños

🌶️ Spicy Version

Add ½ tsp cayenne pepper and ½ tsp chili flakes to the seasoning mixture.

You can also drizzle the finished wedges with a little hot sauce.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Bacon-Wrapped Potato Wedges

• Use thin-cut bacon for better crisping.
• Don’t overcrowd the baking sheet.
• Dry the potatoes thoroughly before seasoning.
• Place the bacon seam-side down.
• A wire rack helps the bacon become crispier.
• Serve immediately for the best texture.
• If your potatoes are particularly large, cut them into smaller wedges so the inside cooks before the bacon becomes too dark.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30–40 minutes
Total time: About 50–55 minutes
Servings: 4–6