Cajun Grilled Potato Wedges
Easy grilled potato wedges with Cajun spices and a spicy dipping sauce make a delicious side dish.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds russet potatoes scrubbed // just over 1 kg
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil like grapeseed or canola
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise optional, for dipping sauce (or Vegenaise) // 120ml
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend divided (recipe below)
For Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt I use Diamond Crystal. If you use Morton's cut the amount by almost half
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon granulated onion
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 400°F / 200°C.
- Cut potatoes into wedges – slice the potato in half lengthwise, then cut each piece in half again to create quarters. Cut each quarter in half or into thirds if the potato is very large.
- In a medium mixing bowl, toss potato wedges with oil and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for Cajun spice blend and whisk to combine thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons of the spice blend over the potato wedges and toss to combine. (Use less if you don't like strong seasoning, more if you do)
- Place potato wedges on grill and cook for 10 minutes. Flip potatoes over and cook for an additional 10 minutes (lowering temperature of the grill if they are starting to get too dark), or until potatoes are cooked through.
- Make dipping sauce by combining 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 1/2 teaspoons of spice blend and stir to combine.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce, if desired.
Notes
If potatoes are browning too much before they are cooked through, move them to a cool section of the grill; or indirect heat by turning off one of the burners if you have a gas grill.
Add more or less Cajun spice blend to potatoes to suit your personal tastes.
Cajun spice blend recipe makes roughly one cup. Store remainder of spice blend in an airtight container (preferably glass) for up to one year.
Nutrition
Serving: 4wedges | Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 2124mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g