How to Cut Potato Wedges (simple step-by-step guide)
How to Cut Potato Wedges (simple step-by-step guide) for a healthy, easy and delicious side dish. So much easier that cutting French fries!
Servings: 1 potato
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 1 potato
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes under running water then dry them with paper towels.
For 12 potato wedges
- Cut potato in half lengthwise, you will now have 2 pieces.
- Place one half of the potato cut side down on the cutting board and cut it in half. Do this with both halves, you now have 4 pieces.
- With the skin side down cut each quarter into thirds. Do this with all four quarters, you now have 12 pieces.
For 8 potato wedges
- Cut potato in half lengthwise, you will now have 2 pieces.
- Place one half of the potato flat side down on the cutting board and cut it in half. Do this with both halves, you now have 4 pieces.
- With the skin side down cut each quarter in half. Do this with all four quarters, you now have 8 pieces.
For 6 potato wedges
- Cut potato in half lengthwise, you will now have 2 pieces. With the skin side down cut each half into thirds.
- Do this with both halves, you now have 6 pieces.
Notes
Nutrition facts are approximate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 897mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg