Are you tired of boring side dishes that lack excitement? Get ready to transform your grilling game with these mouthwatering Grilled Potato Wedges with Fresh Spinach! This recipe is not just another potato dish – it's a crispy, golden, flavor-packed experience that will have everyone at your table begging for seconds. Perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, or when you want to impress your guests with minimal effort and maximum taste.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Wash potatoes thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges, ensuring uniform size for consistent cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss potato wedges in the seasoned oil mixture, ensuring each wedge is evenly coated.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium-high heat (approximately 400°F). Clean and oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place potato wedges directly on the grill grates, arranging them with cut sides down. Grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even charring and golden-brown color.
- Check potato wedges for doneness by piercing with a fork. They should be tender inside with a crispy exterior. Total grilling time is typically 20-25 minutes.
- Remove grilled potato wedges from heat and transfer to a serving platter. Let rest for 2-3 minutes to cool slightly.
- Immediately before serving, scatter fresh spinach leaves over the warm potato wedges. The residual heat will slightly wilt the spinach, releasing its fresh flavor.
- Optional: Sprinkle additional salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot as a side dish or light vegetarian main course.
Tips
- Choose the Right Potatoes: Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Idaho for the crispiest exterior and fluffiest interior.
- Uniform Cutting: Ensure all potato wedges are roughly the same size to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Preheat and Clean Your Grill: A clean, well-oiled grill grate prevents sticking and helps create beautiful grill marks.
- Don't Overcrowd: Leave space between potato wedges on the grill to allow proper heat circulation and even cooking.
- Watch the Heat: Medium-high heat is crucial – too low, and they'll be soggy; too high, and they'll burn before cooking through.
- Let Them Rest: Allow the potato wedges to rest for a few minutes after grilling to help them set and become extra crispy.
- Fresh Spinach Trick: Add spinach leaves just before serving to get a slight wilt and maximum flavor infusion.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
