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Potato Wedges {Jo Jo Potatoes}
Potato wedges, or Jo Jo Potatoes, are perfectly seasoned and baked until golden. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. They will be a hit with your whole family.
It’s no secret that I love potatoes. Roasted Red Potatoes, Homemade Mashed Potatoes, and of course fries. I’ll eat them anyway you give them to me, and when they have a special place in my heart that’s even better.
Call them potato wedges or jo jo potatoes, these fluffy seasoned potatoes are a favorite around here.
I have some pretty fond memories of jojos . Way back when Ryan and I were first dating, he would come over to my mom’s house on lazy summer days and we would walk ourselves all the way to the grocery store hand in hand the whole way.
Once we got there we would buy ourselves some chicken tenders and jojos, with extra ranch of course. These outings were our thing.
Now that we’re married, chicken tenders and jojos is still one of our favorite meals, except now we make it at home.
Why are they called jo jo potatoes?
After doing a bit of research the, it seems as if there is no real rhyme or reason to why these fluffy potato wedges are called jojos. The name seems to originate in the Pacific Northwest. I grew up here, with jojos always on the menu so it seemed weird to think that they aren’t called that everywhere.
But whatever you call then, these seasoned potato wedges are the perfect side dish for all the things.
Most jojos that you will come across are fried, but these potato wedges are baked.
To be more precise, they are brushed with olive oil and melted butter, tossed in seasoned flour and then baked to perfection. They are slightly crispy on the outside and full of soft fluffy potato on the inside.
How to cut potato wedges?
It is important to get the potato wedges the same size. This is because you want them to bake at the same time. If they are all different sizes, they will cook differently.
To get the perfect potato wedges, first cut the potatoes in half lengthwise. Then cut those halves into thirds. This will give you six wedges per potato.
What temperature do you bake potato wedges?
For this recipe, you’ll want to bake the potato wedges at 400 degrees. To get them extra crispy, I like to turn on the broiler for the last few minutes.
What do you serve with jojos?
As mentioned before, chicken tenders are always a favorite. But you can basically serve these with anything that you’d serve french fries with. Burgers, Italian Beef Sandwiches , fried cod as well as good ol’ fashioned fried chicken.
And don’t forget the dipping sauce! Ketchup, ranch and honey mustard are a favorite. As is Alabama BBQ and, of course french fry dip.
Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2010. Updated with new photos in 2019.
Potato Wedges {Jo Jo Potatoes}
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- non-stick spray
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or canola
- 4 russet potatoes cut into 6 wedges
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray, set aside.
- Mix butter and avocado in a bowl. Brush mixture onto the potatoes.
- Combine flour, seasoned salt, paprika and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag. Add potatoes to bag and shake to coat.
- Bake on prepared cookie sheet for 20 minutes. Turn and bake for 10 more minutes.
- Turn on the broiler and broil for 5 - 7 more minutes or until browned.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
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Samantha
August 4, 2024 at 3:05 pmCan I make these in my air fryer? Thanks!
Leela
April 7, 2024 at 5:29 pmI don’t know how others had an issue with this recipe? Huge hit with my fam! Great flavor. Fluffy middle. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
Deseree
April 7, 2024 at 9:35 pmThank you, Leela! So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed it :)
Carl
February 15, 2024 at 2:27 pmEat them with ranch dressing as a dip. Everyone ive met loves them this way
Deseree
February 16, 2024 at 2:02 pmI agree! Ranch is a must!
Brenda
November 6, 2023 at 5:35 pmIf my mother-in-law will eat it…it is good. She ate it and had seconds! Yay Team!
Deseree
November 6, 2023 at 8:14 pmSo happy to hear that, Brenda! Thank you!
Angela A
November 4, 2023 at 6:58 pmAbsolutely, fantastic! Huge hit tonight at our fire pit get together. I used truffle salt for the seasoned salt!
After reading the negative comments… I’m wondering if it might be the size of the potatoes you were using. I used 4 very large Idaho potatoes. If you are using smaller potatoes, maybe there is just too much flower/spice for them? Unsure, however for those that didn’t like the recipe.. I say try it again! We all loved them, and I willl definitely make them again!
Deseree
November 5, 2023 at 9:08 amAngela, thank you for your nice comments! I have been curious about the negative reviews and keep trying to replicate the issues in my kitchen but my family still always loves this recipe! I appreciate your insight and maybe smaller potatoes is the issue, I’ll try that next time so I can make a note to help people out :) And truffle salt? Genius! That sounds SO good!
Erin
September 24, 2023 at 12:04 pmI almost didn’t make these due to the negative reviews but am so glad I did! These are delicious and turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing a recipe that is a new family favorite!
Deseree
September 24, 2023 at 9:39 pmI am so happy to hear that, Erin! And thank you for trying them despite the reviews. These are one of my family’s favorite side dishes too but I realize you can’t please everyone :) Glad you enjoyed it!!
Wendy
July 28, 2023 at 4:15 pmI second what many others are saying. I followed the recipe exactly. The flour did not bake out of the potatoes fully. I even sprayed them with oil like it said in the notes if they are a little on the dryer side. I did not expect them to be super crispy like if they were fried, but these were barely tolerable.
LB
July 15, 2023 at 5:40 pmMade these in the air fryer…delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Thefam
April 27, 2023 at 4:57 pmThat’d be a NO for us. Follow the recipe to a tea, but they did not brown at all. They turned out to be chalky and required pan frying to crisp up to anything near JoJo like.
Deseree
April 27, 2023 at 9:20 pmSorry to hear that! I literally just made them again tonight to see what could be happening. And again my family loved them. Obviously they won’t be as crispy or “fried” tasting as jojos because they are baked. If you are having issues with them being too dry, spray them once more with non-stick spray before broiling.
mandy
April 21, 2023 at 2:50 pmthey did not turn out as the picture. I was kinda disappointed : ( :( :(
they wold have been better fried. sorry
Chris
March 20, 2023 at 7:05 pmLiterally the worst.
Deseree
March 20, 2023 at 9:59 pmSorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it. Thanks for the feedback!
Scott
December 7, 2022 at 3:55 pmI’m sure they would be good if they were fried, but the flour on them just makes them taste dry.
Shanda
November 9, 2022 at 11:58 amAppreciate this recipe. It’s now in my Go to feel good snacks 🤩. HEY FROM PDX AND THANK YOU . TURNED OUT GREAT
Shaeytastictreats
November 9, 2022 at 11:56 amAppreciate this recipe. It’s now in my Go to feel good snacks 🤩. HEY FROM PDX AND THANK YOU . TURNED OUT GREAT
Joanne
September 19, 2022 at 5:52 pmHello from Hazel Dell (near Safeway) lol. These turned out great. So glad I found your recipe. Thanks.
Deseree
September 21, 2022 at 10:19 amHey! Near my old stomping grounds (downtown Vancouver!) You’re welcome :)
Shonna
June 10, 2022 at 12:10 pmI love potato wedges! I dip them in sour cream and sweet chili sauce. Amazing!
Deseree
June 10, 2022 at 9:12 pmThat sounds like a fantastic dip!!
Kim
May 27, 2022 at 1:42 pmI just made these, and they are delicious! I used Yukon Gold potatoes instead of russets, so they are extra fluffy inside. I also added a bit more cayenne because I like spice. So good!
Deseree
May 28, 2022 at 4:48 pmOhh I am so trying these with Yukon Golds next time! Glad to hear you enjoyed them!
C
February 14, 2022 at 2:04 amLoved this simply delicious JoJo recipe!! Made my first batch today as a test run for my oven, they came out perfect! Will pair with my baked wings this weekend;-)
Deseree
February 14, 2022 at 9:29 amhappy to hear that you enjoyed these, c! :)
Emily Lillian
November 13, 2021 at 9:14 pmI made this last night. It was so good. These are the best potato wedges I’ve ever made! The flavor and crispiness is perfect. Can’t wait to make these again.
Deseree
November 14, 2021 at 12:06 pmThank you, Emily!!
B
April 7, 2021 at 9:45 amDon’t know what I did wrong but it tastes dry like I cooked it then add the the flour on top after
Mel
November 1, 2020 at 7:58 pmLooked like a good recipe. But when I tried it, the flour never cooked out fully, and it was not crispy. Very disappointed.
Deseree
November 2, 2020 at 8:15 amMel, oh no! This is one of our favorite recipes and I make them a few times a month. While, they don’t get as crispy as traditional french fries because they are baked but they should be a little crispy on the outside when cooked. Sorry that you weren’t happy with it!
LA
September 12, 2020 at 3:58 pmDelicious and so easy. You nailed PNW jojos.
Deseree
September 12, 2020 at 4:33 pmThank you!! And glad you enjoyed them!
Laura
July 27, 2020 at 2:57 pmI also grew up eating JoJos in the PNW. I now live on the East Coast and can’t find them.
These were great and easy to make!
Deseree
July 27, 2020 at 10:14 pmHi Laura! So happy you enjoyed them!
Linde
July 8, 2020 at 6:30 amI’m originally from Portland, Or. You can find these in the deli section of most supermarkets. Miss them here in Atlanta (sniff!). I’ll be trying these because they look like the real deal! Thanks!
Deseree
July 8, 2020 at 1:03 pmI grew up in just across the bridge in Vancouver and I would always get Jojos at Safeway too! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do!
Laura
July 2, 2020 at 6:27 amI also grew up in the Pacific Northwest and thought that these were just JoJo’s…nothing else. I now live in KS and the faces I have gotten when I ask for JoJos as a side…priceless. I will totally be making these! Thank you for sharing!!
Maureen
June 6, 2020 at 6:52 pmThanks for this excellent recipe! My family loves it. Cheers from Portland, Oregon!
Deseree
June 7, 2020 at 8:20 amYou are so welcome, Maureen!
Teresa
May 8, 2020 at 8:15 amCan I use other potatoes? Yukon or red?
Linda
April 8, 2020 at 6:58 pmMade this for dinner tonight and it was a big hit! Saving it as a favorite.
debbie
January 3, 2020 at 9:07 amcan these potatoes be made in an air fryer
Deseree
January 4, 2020 at 9:54 amI’ve never made them in an air fryer. But it’s on my list to give it a try. I would think it would work just fine though!
Marisha
September 15, 2019 at 10:32 amDelicious! Not a fan of fried food, I love the baked option. 100% taste! These are my new go-to potatoes to serve with brunch.
Deseree
September 15, 2019 at 11:07 amThat is great to hear Marisha! :)
Dave
August 19, 2019 at 2:16 pmJoJos are very common here in Montana. I grew up with them and eat them regularly. The best ones seem to come out of Butte. They are traditionally deep-fried and served with sour cream. This recipe is outstanding and is unique because the jojos are baked. I’ve made this probably 15 times. This is one of my favorite recipes I’ve found on Pinterest!
Deseree
August 19, 2019 at 3:28 pmThat is so wonderful to hear Dave! I’m glad you enjoyed them! I’m going to have to try dipping them in sour cream next time :)
Marie Czarnecki
May 10, 2019 at 8:33 pmI love these potatoes, and good with potassium which I am lack of ..
Teresa
April 5, 2019 at 6:54 pmPlease do not rate if you have not rate a picture. If you have tweaked the recipe, let us know what you did but after rating the original. PLEASE
Teresa
April 5, 2019 at 6:58 pmSorry I meant don’t rate a picture.
Kari Heron | Chef and Steward
March 4, 2019 at 7:27 amI am making these with my little one for dinner. He is gonna LOVE them! Thanks for sharing !
Heather
March 4, 2019 at 4:05 amGreat recipe and love the step by step on how to make these .. beautiful pics and super informative.. making great potato wedges is a recipe EVERYONE needs!
Ruchi
March 3, 2019 at 6:06 pmSimple potato wedges recipe that we love to cook as a side dish to almost everything !
lauren
March 3, 2019 at 5:51 pmI never knew these potatoes were called jojos but I freaking LOVE them. Always in love with well seasoned potatoes, not always in love with fried food – these are the perfect fix! Definitely serving these up the next time we do sandwich night.
Amanda Mason
March 3, 2019 at 4:15 pmI’ve never heard potato wedges called “JoJo” before. I’m like you, I love all things potatoes and these look and sound amazing! I’m always “sloppy” when I cut my potatoes and your section on how to cut them helps me a lot! I can’t wait to try these!
Colleen
March 3, 2019 at 2:02 pmI love making potatoes this way, and these look so golden and crispy, I wish I could reach in a grab one!
Michelle
March 3, 2019 at 10:38 amWe call these potato wedges this side of the world, so it’s really interesting to hear them being called jojos. These are a favourite in my house, I’ve never tried them with flour though so will definitely give that a go as these wedges look perfect!
Karyl Henry
March 1, 2019 at 3:52 pmI love potatoes too!! My friends laugh at me because I’m such a french fry snob :) I’ve never heard the name jo jo’s, but I do love a good potato wedge. This looks like a delicious and simple recipe
Anna
March 1, 2019 at 8:37 amI just love the name ‘jojos’ :) never heard that description for potato wedges before, but I’m going to use it from now on! And these look just incredible, that perfect golden glow and crispy outside! Just looking at your photos makes me hungry!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
March 1, 2019 at 5:19 amWe are in love with these right now!
Corina Blum
March 1, 2019 at 4:59 amI love seasoned potato wedges and this looks like such a great recipe! I know they’d be a real hit with the rest of my family who are always happy if there is some kind of crispy potato with our meals!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
February 28, 2019 at 8:13 pmI’ve never heard of a jojo potato, but I need these in my belly soon! They look SO crispy and delicious!!
Veena Azmanov
February 28, 2019 at 10:37 amMy kids favorite food. Lovely recipe and lovely platter. Looks too delicious and perfect platter too.
Jade
February 28, 2019 at 10:15 amThese look like the perfect crispy complement to finish off my dinner!
Cindy Gordon
February 28, 2019 at 9:06 amI LOVE potatoes of all kinds! I can eat them in any way. These would be perfect for a side with burgers!
Anna
February 28, 2019 at 8:28 amThese look amazing! Trying this recipe soon!
Chrissie Baker
February 28, 2019 at 1:42 amI love that these are baked, always my preference anyway, and that spice mixture sounds great too. Yum!
Jennifer
February 27, 2019 at 1:49 pmThese potato wedges are the BEST!! I love how easy they are to make!
Sabrina
February 27, 2019 at 11:50 amI want to make this my dinner! I could eat them all.
Carrie
March 25, 2018 at 3:20 pmJust made these. They turned out great!
Deseree
March 25, 2018 at 11:15 pmSo happy to hear that Carrie!
Sue
January 29, 2012 at 11:10 amI’ve never heard of Jo Jo’s, but our “What-a-Burger” sells something very similar simply called “breaded fries.” I love them!
Audrey
December 12, 2011 at 6:41 pmI tried these for dinner tonite. They turned out pretty good, although I think I got too much flour on them. Definitly a great, healthy recipe though!
Thank You!
CP
March 11, 2010 at 9:16 pmLooks great, sounds easy, I can’t wait to try it.
Patricia
March 7, 2010 at 11:06 amYou can use Shake n’ Bake (chicken) for the coating also.
Roxanna
March 3, 2010 at 6:11 pmcant wait to make these. they look awesome.
Annalise
March 3, 2010 at 3:53 pmI can’t wait to try these! Thanks for posting the recipe!
Kurious Kitteh
March 3, 2010 at 2:03 pmAww that’s cute. It’s great that you guys still eat them, and that you’ve found a healthier way to enjoy =).
~Kurious Kitteh
Julie
March 3, 2010 at 10:20 amWhen my son was young, we lived in Seattle, and we have fond memories of jo jos from the grocery store. My son and I are the only folks I know of in Texas that long for something called “jo jos”! Thanks for validating our memory and providing a wonderful flavor memory. I’m going to make a batch of these for my son tonight!
Jasmine
March 3, 2010 at 7:55 amWhere I grew up (Portland, OR) we called them Jo Jo’s, too. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
GrilledShane
March 2, 2010 at 8:10 pmThe key here is to perfectly cut the potatoes into wedges. I do not know if I am that talented. Ha.
Aly
March 2, 2010 at 7:25 pmWe call them Western Fries where I am. :)
Mrs. L
March 2, 2010 at 3:40 pmNever heard of Jo Jo’s or Whipple Snapples, but your version of the Jo Jo’s looks good. I’m such a sucker for potato dishes.
Sook @ My Fabulous Recipes
March 2, 2010 at 9:26 amOh i love potato dishes like this! They look so crispy and yummy!