potato wedges

Thick-cut spuds

Potato wedges are thick, wedge-shaped pieces of potato, typically baked or fried with the skin on.

Larger and more rustic than French fries, they're often seasoned and served as a side dish or snack: The burger came with a side of potato wedges.

Also called wedge fries or wedges.

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skins · rustic · chunky · dipping · dipping sauce · ketchup · sour cream · roasted · starchy · comfort · comfort food · pub · pub grub · game day · appetizer · salt · oil · beer batter

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cut shape/size

potato wedgesshoestring fries

Extra-thin fried potato strips

pommes frites · french fries · mashed potatoes · potato puree · curly fries

preparation style

potato wedgesjacket potato

Whole tuber baked in skin

mashed potatoes · baked potato · potato puree · boiled potatoes · scalloped potatoes

food texture/substantiality

potato wedgesshoestring fries

Extra-thin fried potato strips

potato chips · crisps

Family

potato, wedge, potatoes, wedges, wedged, wedging

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Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G