This low FODMAP smoky potato wedges recipe is definitely one of my favourite cooking hacks. We all know that we can microwave jacket potatoes to cook them quicker than in the oven, but why is no-one talking about microwave wedges?! This is so simple and easy to do and takes only a fraction of the time it would take to oven-bake potato wedges. These only took me 20 minutes to make (this includes preparation AND cooking)! How could you resist?!
My favourite way to enjoy smoky potato wedges is by pairing them with my low FODMAP crispy smoky fried tofu and a bright green salad to get in lots of healthy micronutrients! Another way I love to eat my microwave wedges is by dipping them in my home made, low FODMAP sweet chilli sauce- such a delicious snack.
I have also tested this method on sweet potatoes, and it does produce some pretty delicious sweet potato fries too. But I have found that the sweet potatoes tend to cook a lot quicker and are therefore more likely to burn. It is important that you keep an eye on your wedges and check on the wedges close to them being cooked to examine the texture. I leave my smoky potato wedges in the microwave for 13 minutes because I love them quite crunchy. But if you prefer your smoky potato wedges with more of a softer bite, do take them out sooner.
Make sure you take into consideration the variation in microwaves. You may not know what Watt power your microwave exerts, so it is important that you keep an eye on your smoky potato wedges as they cook.
Other seasonings to try on your potato wedges:
- Mixed dried herbs
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Cinnamon (ideal for sweet potato wedges)
- Peri Peri salt
- Chilli powder (if this doesn’t upset your IBS)
Although potatoes and potato wedges are naturally low FODMAP, I have seen a few high FODMAP ingredients in store bought wedges, like onion and garlic powder. By making these smoky potato wedges yourself, you can use them for meal prep, save money, and have complete peace of mind knowing all of the ingredients. It is so common to find preservatives in store-bought versions of something as simple as potato wedges.
Ingredients: (Single Serving)
- 2 medium potatoes
- Salt
- Pepper
- Smoked Paprika
Method:
Step 1: wash your potatoes and chop into wedges. I prefer small wedges as they cook quicker, but feel free to make yours bigger than mine).
Step 2: season your wedges. I sprinkle on about 2tsp of salt and smoked paprika, and 1tsp pepper.
Step 3: microwave the smoky potato wedges for 10-15 minutes. Check on them after 10 minutes, and depending on how crunchy you like the wedges, you can adjust the timings accordingly.
These will keep in the fridge for 2 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove for a couple minutes.
I hope you love these smoky potato wedges as much as I do- they are so simple and delicious. A great and healthy carb source to add to an abundance of meals! Please go visit my Instagram page: TheLazyLowFODMAP and join the community. Also, send me over pictures of your low FODMAP smoky potato wedges- I would love to see them!
