These Chipotle Mayo Roasted Potato Wedges are a lovely and fiery addition to your summer meals!
These potato wedges will go perfectly with Air Fryer Chicken Tenders!
There are some days when I want a tasty meal but just can’t bear to put in a lot of effort. Recipes like this are perfect for those moments!
It came about by accident, when I had had meat on the grill and some baby potatoes to hand but wanted to make something a bit more interesting.
I grabbed some mayonnaise, mixed it up with chipotle paste, then thinned it out with a splash of water and slapped that rub on my potatoes. In the oven and done!
That is how chipotle mayo roasted potato wedges were born! THREE ingredients, or 4 if you count salt!
How to make very flavourful roasted potato wedges
If you, like my husband, think “it’s weird to roast potatoes in mayo”, stop right now! Mayonnaise is simply oil whipped with vinegar and egg yolk. It’s basically a vinaigrette (minus the egg, of course), so all I did was add the flavour.
There really isn’t a lot that goes into making this recipe. First boil the potatoes until they are soft, which should be around 10 minutes. Give them some time to cool.
Make the chipotle mayo by combining the mayonnaise, chipotle paste and water. Cut up the potatoes into wedges and toss in the mayo until well coated. Add them to the oven and cook for 15 minutes.
I like potatoes to be crisp, so turn on the broiler and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Keep a close eye on them so they don’t burn.
I kept the recipe pretty simple but you can add more herbs and spices if you like. I am thinking garlic salt would be a nice addition here, just don’t use fresh garlic or it will burn and turn bitter.
Serving suggestions
These potatoes will go perfectly with any grilled meats. Try them with:
Recipe tips
- The potatoes will cook nicely in an air fryer, but the amount of time will depend on the appliance you have. I would recommend starting with 10 minutes and adding more time as necessary.
- This recipe was designed with baby potatoes in mind but any potatoes will do. Cut them into roughly even sizes before boiling and then proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
- I preferred the potatoes with flaky salt and chives sprinkled on top.
Ingredients
- ½ kg / 1lb baby potatoes
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1-2 tsp chipotle paste
- 1 tbsp water
- Salt
- Chives chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Boil un-peeled baby potatoes until tender but firm approximately for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool. Meanwhile in a large bowl mix mayonnaise, chipotle paste and water.
- When the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut them in quarters and add them to the bowl with the chipotle mayo, gently toss until evenly coated and put them in a roasting pan.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the oven to a broil/grill setting and finish the potatoes until crisp for 1-2 minutes longer. Watch carefully to avoid burning the potatoes.
- Sprinkle with flaky salt and chives if desired.
Lauren says
Where do you get the Chipolte paste from? I’m having a having a hard time finding it.
Julia Frey (Vikalinka) says
Hi Lauren, chipotle paste is usually found next to anything to do with Mexican food in your supermarket, so salsa, tortillas, refried beans, etc. If they don’t have a paste, they often will stock jarred or canned chipotle peppers and those could be easily turned into a paste. I hope this helps.
Joseph says
sounds great ,but what is chipotle paste , found chipotle in adobo in a can ???? Mayo I once used it to a striped bass filet that was good dang that 40 years ago ,,,how time fly
vikalinka says
Chipotle paste is the just chipotle peppers ground into a paste and usually sold in small jars. You can also put whole adobo peppers into a blender or a food processor and turn them into a paste.
Mary Williams says
OK, how did I miss this? Especially given I am obsessed with chipotles in adobo!! I use pretty much the same mayo mix on all sorts of things. YUM!!! And you know I’m obsessed with potatoes! Pinning:)
Lidia says
I didn’t use chipotle paste, but I used chipotle brown sugar seasoning among others. I was so scared of using the mayo, but were perfect! I so just roasted them in the oven at 350 degrees without boiling them because I like to use one pot/dish for less cleaning.
Loved this 💯!
vikalinka says
Isn’t mayo such a brilliant ingredient, Lidia?!! I love using it in unconventional ways!
Gabby P says
Hi, your recipe looks awesome and want to try it but don’t have chipotle paste. Any ideas for substitutes? Can I do chipotle powder? Siracha? Thanks a lot!
vikalinka says
Yes, I am sure chipotle powder will work well, Gabby. You can use sriracha but it will be a completely different flavour!
jane @ littlesugarsnaps says
Wait. Did you just cook mayonnaise? This is a brand new trick to me but looking at your potatoes it’s obviously a winner. l really cannot wait to try this out.
vikalinka says
Hahaha I did. It’s not really a new trick. There are recipes for Roast Chicken smothered in mayo, so I thought why not!
Hannah Hossack-Lodge says
I want to eat at your house! These look so good and roasting in mayo totally makes sense 🙂
vikalinka says
Thanks, Hannah! Roasting in mayo totally rocks! 🙂
Lucy Parissi says
I am having a day and I would love to dive into that bowl of crispy potatoes! My weekend was also non-stop work which is how weekends are shaping up to be lately… Can’t wait to see you and the new house in two days – woo-hoo!
vikalinka says
I can’t wait! I hope the weather holds. 🙂
Laura | Tutti Dolci says
There’s nothing better than crispy potatoes and I love the kick of chipotle!
vikalinka says
Thanks so much, Laura! Chipotle is my favourite flavour in the summer!
Natasha @ Salt & Lavender says
You sound like the best mom hahaha I want to eat at your place. These look really good even though they might be a tad spicy for me. I still eat chipotle mayo.. can’t get enough of that smoky flavor!
vikalinka says
Aw, thanks!! 🙂 They are actually not very spicy, Natasha! My daughter is very sensitive to spice and she had no problem eating them! I think it depends on the strength and quantity of the chipotle paste.