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Published: July 12, 2015 Last Modified: July 20, 2019 By Sara 45 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges

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These bacon wrapped potato wedges are Russet potatoes wrapped in bacon, then roasted to crispy brown perfection. The absolute best way to make french fries!

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.

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Bacon wrapped potato wedges topped with chopped parsley.

My kids turned up their noses at french fries for the longest time. On their own they eventually came to realize that french fries are delicious. The good thing is that the girls will eat my homemade healthier fries just as happily as the deep fried restaurant version. These bacon wrapped potato wedges are baked, but they absolutely taste like they’ve been deep fried. The wedges are super easy to make and a fun way to liven up your potatoes. 

How do you make bacon wrapped potato wedges?

I am not purporting that these bacon wrapped potato wedges are health food, because I don’t think anyone can make an argument that bacon is healthy. But if you’re craving a restaurant style appetizer or just a fun side dish, this recipe will fit the bill. Whole russet potatoes are cut into wedges, wrapped with bacon, seasoned and then baked.

Potato wedges wrapped in bacon and served with ranch dip.

When you bake these fries the fat that the bacon releases as it cooks crisps up the wedges in a major way. I did some plain for my bacon-hater (yes, I have a child who won’t eat bacon) and even her wedges came out super golden and crisp just from the residual bacon fat in the pan.

Bacon wrapped potatoes with ranch dressing on the side.

This recipe works best with thin-cut bacon. I also recommend using a center cut bacon, which naturally has less fat than a standard cut of bacon. There will still be enough fat to crisp the potatoes, but not so much that the potatoes get greasy. These bacon wrapped potatoes scream for a dipping sauce, and what better to dip them in than my homemade ranch?

A hand dipping a bacon wrapped potato wedge into ranch.

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!

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These 4 ingredient bacon wrapped potato wedges taste like they've been deep fried but there's no frying involved!
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Bacon Wrapped Potato Wedges

These bacon wrapped potato wedges are baked, but taste like they've been deep fried. 
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 332kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes scrubbed
  • 9 slices of thin bacon preferably center cut
  • cooking spray
  • salt and pepper
  • homemade ranch for dipping
  • chopped parsley and coarse salt for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with foil, coat the foil with cooking spray.
  • Cut each potato into 6 wedges. Season the potatoes with salt and pepper.
  • Cut the bacon slices in half crosswise. Wrap each piece of potato with a piece of bacon. Place the bacon wrapped potatoes on the sheet pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and bacon is crispy. Serve immediately with ranch for dipping. Garnish with chopped parsley and coarse salt if desired.

Notes

Calorie count assumes potatoes without the ranch. Ranch nutritional information is on that recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Luda says

      December 17, 2021 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      Bacon and potatoes… why didn’t I think of that! This recipe is amazing!

      Reply
    2. Deb says

      February 18, 2019 at 9:06 am

      5 stars
      I’ve been making these ever since I saw the recipe. My family asks for them every week!

      Reply
    3. Jessy says

      July 10, 2017 at 4:25 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so amazing. I wish Tim Hortons should start selling this.

      Reply
    4. plasterer bristol says

      August 5, 2015 at 11:21 am

      Great recipe. Top marks, we really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.

      Simon

      Reply
      • Sara says

        August 5, 2015 at 9:17 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. katie says

      July 14, 2015 at 7:53 pm

      Stop. I am making these this weekend! What a great appetizer for a party. Your food styling is fabulous, too!

      xo katie // a touch of teal

      Reply
    6. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

      July 14, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      Kids that won’t eat fries OR bacon?! How is that possible?! Lol My little one lovesss fries.
      These potato wedges would get devoured at our house. And your photos are stunning!!
      Pinned!

      Reply
    7. lindsay says

      July 14, 2015 at 7:47 pm

      bacon and my favorite carb/starch. like whoa! i need these in my life

      Reply
    8. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

      July 14, 2015 at 6:05 pm

      Oh my goodness how have I never had this in my life! This is going on my must make soon list. Would be perfect for a party. Love the fun summery props in these photos too!

      Reply
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