How to Cut Potato Wedges

Wondering how to cut potato wedges? Here’s a step by step guide and video that shows you exactly how to make potato wedges.

Video: How to cut potato wedges

Are you wondering how to cut potato wedges but not sure the best way? Here’s a quick way to cut potato wedges that takes no time at all! Alex and I use this method when we make our ultimate baked potato wedges! Here’s our step by step guide for how to cut potato wedges, including a video of me cutting potato wedges in our kitchen.

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How to cut potato wedges step by step

Step 1

Place the potato on its side and using a large chef’s knife, slice it in half lengthwise.

Step 2

Place the cut side of the potato down onto the cutting board, and cut it in half again to create quarters.

Step 3

Place each potato quarter cut side up, then slice down the center of the quarter to create a wedge. This makes for 8 wedges per potato.

And there you have it: how to cut potato wedges in 3 easy steps!

Let us know if you try our method for how to cut potato wedges and tell us how it goes in the comments below.

Best chef knife & cutting boards

Alex and I are often asked about the best kitchen tools. And every time we answer, “A good sharp chef’s knife!” A good knife can drastically improve your time in the kitchen, and lasts for years (we’ve had our chef knives for 10 plus years). Here are some of the knives we recommend, as well as cutting boards and the best knife sharpener. These recommendations are perfect for outfitting your own kitchen, or great gifts for a wedding registry or someone who loves to cook!

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• 7″ Chef’s Knife — our best knife recommendation
• 10″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite large knife
• 8″ Chef’s Knife — our favorite affordable knife
• Paring Knife
• Serrated Knife / Bread Knife
• Non-Slip Wood Cutting Board (used in the video!) or Non-Slip Bamboo Cutting Board
• Non-Slip Plastic Cutting Board
• Knife Sharpener
• Drawer Knife Organizer — this is how we store our knives, and it’s even slicker than a knife block

Looking for potato wedge recipes?

Now that you know how to cut potato wedges, here are some potato wedge recipes for you to try:

• Our Best Baked Potato Wedges
• Perfect Roasted Potato Wedges
• Ultra Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
• Spicy Oven Roasted Potato Wedges

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