Bacon makes everything better, especially when it’s paired with potatoes! These potato wedges come out so crispy that they taste deep fried even though they’re actually baked. You can’t go wrong with bacon wrapped appetizer recipes like my bacon wrapped shrimp and bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers! Potatoes are amazing in so many different ways, and they also happen to pair perfectly with potatoes. These bacon wrapped potatoes are a great way to enjoy the flavor of crispy french fries with the addition of smoky bacon. If you want more twists on fries, check out my green bean fries, avocado fries and my absolutely decadent chili cheese fries!
Bacon Wrapped Potatoes Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need Russet potatoes, bacon, salt, and black pepper. You can garnish your potatoes with parsley and coarse salt, and I recommend serving them with ranch dip.
How Do You Make Bacon Wrapped Potatoes?
Preheat the oven, and line a sheet pan with foil. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Cut each potato into 6 wedges, then cut the bacon crosswise in half. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Wrap one slice of bacon around each potato wedge. Lay the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway through the cooking process, until the potatoes are tender and golden brown, and the bacon is crispy. Serve immediately. Feel free to add garnishes such as fresh parsley and coarse salt, then enjoy!
Tips For The Perfect Dish
Be sure to cut your potatoes into even sized wedges so that they all cook at the same rate. It’s best to avoid thick cut bacon for this recipe, as it will take a lot longer to get crispy. Leftovers will stay fresh in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the oven until the bacon is crispy. You can serve your bacon wrapped potatoes with a dipping sauce such as homemade ranch dressing, honey mustard sauce or blue cheese dressing.
Flavor Variations
These bacon wrapped potatoes are great as-is, but you can easily customize the flavors to suit your taste.
Potatoes: You can use sweet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes or red potatoes in place of the Russet potatoes. Herbs: Instead of parsley, try adding a different type of fresh herb such as thyme or chives. Bacon: No bacon on hand? You can also make this recipe by wrapping your potatoes in pancetta or prosciutto. Seasonings: Feel free to add other seasonings to your potatoes such as paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, BBQ rub or Cajun seasoning.
You definitely need to try these bacon wrapped potato wedges, they’re really not any more difficult than making an oven fry but they’re SO much more flavorful. And if you line your pan with foil, clean up is a breeze! No fryer, no vats of oil boiling at crazy hot temperatures. Just put the pan in the oven and let the bacon do its magic!
