How to make the perfect potato wedges - and the common mistakes to avoid

Not quite a chip but definitely not a roast potato, wedges are somewhere in the middle and supremely easy when you follow these steps

Easy to make and always devoured, potato wedges are a welcome addition to any midweek meal.

It's all in the potato

Choose what Darina Allen calls 'old' potatoes - she recommends the same for roast potatoes. That is, roosters or Maris Pipers - potatoes that lean towards floury rather than waxy. In a pinch, you can use baby new potatoes, but you will not achieve the satisfying crunch that comes from a floury spud.