Potato wedges are irregular wedge-shaped slices of potato, often large and unpeeled, that are either baked or fried. They are sold at diners and fast food restaurants, and are usually seasoned with a variety of spices, commonly paprika, salt and pepper.
In Australia, potato wedges are a common bar food that are often served with a sauce. Consumers may use sour cream, sweet chili sauce, ketchup, or some combination of these. In Ireland, spicy potato wedges are a common item served at hot deli counters.
Other names
In some regions of the United States, particularly Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Alaska, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northern Utah, and Northeast Ohio, a popular variation of potato wedges are known as jojos. Jojos are potato wedges that are battered, seasoned, and either deep-fried in the same vat as fried chicken, or pressure-fried. In Germany, they are known as ('potato clefts'), ('wild potatoes'), ('Western potatoes') or ('potato wedges'). In Czechia, they are known as ('American potatoes'). In Slovakia, they are known as ('American potatoes'). In Russia, they are known as kartofel po-derevenski ('village-style potatoes'). In Georgia, they are known as ('Mexican potatoes').
See also
List of hors d'oeuvre French fries
References
ja:フライドポテト