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6 months+Meal

Baked Potato Wedges

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  • Nut-free
  • Dairy-free
Baked Potato Wedges — baby-led weaning recipe served for a 6-month-old baby
Age
6 months+
Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 1 medium potato
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. 02

    Wash and peel the potato, then cut into thick finger-width wedges.

  3. 03

    Toss wedges in a small amount of olive oil.

  4. 04

    Spread in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  5. 05

    Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden on the outside and very soft inside.

Gallery

Baked Potato Wedges — photo 1
Baked Potato Wedges — photo 2

How to offer

Place 2–3 potato wedges on the high chair tray. They should squish easily between your fingers before offering. Supervise closely and allow to cool completely before serving.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition note

The healthiest type of potatoes are sweet potatoes, which are rich in antioxidants, fiber, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and potassium. as well as vitamins B, C, E, and A. With critical minerals like folate, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc, potatoes are a nutritional foods for growing infants. Potatoes also contain crucial minerals for brain growth, more B vitamins, vitamin C to strengthen the immune system, and other B vitamins. Potato starch aids in the growth of good gut bacteria that sustain a baby's body.

Nutrition information is general guidance, not medical advice. Read our nutrition disclaimer

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