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.
Servings
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.
Yay! I love that you and your partner loved them! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment/review! :)
This was a legacy. Even my picky partner asked about the recipe. The fluff was great. I used half the recipe at a time. Whatever was left over I added it together on the back side of my potato for the perfect cloudy crunch.
Ooh I am going to have to try that next time! Thank you for the tip, Kristine!
You are so welcome, Susan! I am glad that you enjoyed them!
My boyfriend is from Ohio and I’m from Michigan so we both grew up enjoying Jojos. I made these tonight and they were a big hit! Nice and crispy and flavorful. Definitely going in the meal rotation at our house! Thank you so much!
After reading the recipe and comments, I guessed that perhaps the problem some were having was due to too much flour/coating sticking to the potatoes, which would make them gummy and gross.
So, I used rice flour (which is lighter/more delicate than regular AP flour), and after dipping them, gently knocked the wedges together to shake off excess coating.
It worked! These were very respectable oven “fried” jojos.
Sorry you didn’t have luck with this Albert, thanks for the feedback!
I followed the instructions but I couldn’t get the jo-jos to crisp up. But I don’t care for anything with a flour coating because the coating always turns gummy
I don’t peel them, Mary because I like the peel on them. However, I don’t see the harm in peeling them if you prefer!
Would like to try these. Do you peel the potatoes?
Can I make these in my air fryer? Thanks!
Thank you, Leela! So happy to hear you and your family enjoyed it :)
I 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!
I agree! Ranch is a must!
Eat them with ranch dressing as a dip. Everyone ive met loves them this way
So happy to hear that, Brenda! Thank you!
If my mother-in-law will eat it…it is good. She ate it and had seconds! Yay Team!
Angela, 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!
Absolutely, 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!
I 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!!
I 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!
I 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.
Made these in the air fryer…delicious! Thanks for the recipe.
Sorry 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.
That’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.
they did not turn out as the picture. I was kinda disappointed : ( :( :(
they wold have been better fried. sorry
Sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy it. Thanks for the feedback!
Literally the worst.
I’m sure they would be good if they were fried, but the flour on them just makes them taste dry.
Appreciate this recipe. It’s now in my Go to feel good snacks 🤩. HEY FROM PDX AND THANK YOU . TURNED OUT GREAT
Appreciate this recipe. It’s now in my Go to feel good snacks 🤩. HEY FROM PDX AND THANK YOU . TURNED OUT GREAT
Hey! Near my old stomping grounds (downtown Vancouver!) You’re welcome :)
Hello from Hazel Dell (near Safeway) lol. These turned out great. So glad I found your recipe. Thanks.
That sounds like a fantastic dip!!
I love potato wedges! I dip them in sour cream and sweet chili sauce. Amazing!
Ohh I am so trying these with Yukon Golds next time! Glad to hear you enjoyed them!
I 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!
happy to hear that you enjoyed these, c! :)
Loved 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;-)
Thank you, Emily!!
I 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.
Don’t know what I did wrong but it tastes dry like I cooked it then add the the flour on top after
Mel, 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!
Looked like a good recipe. But when I tried it, the flour never cooked out fully, and it was not crispy. Very disappointed.
Thank you!! And glad you enjoyed them!
Delicious and so easy. You nailed PNW jojos.
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Hi Laura! So happy you enjoyed them!
I 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!
I 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!
I’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!
I 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!!
You are so welcome, Maureen!
Thanks for this excellent recipe! My family loves it. Cheers from Portland, Oregon!
Can I use other potatoes? Yukon or red?
Made this for dinner tonight and it was a big hit! Saving it as a favorite.
I’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!
can these potatoes be made in an air fryer
That is great to hear Marisha! :)
Delicious! Not a fan of fried food, I love the baked option. 100% taste! These are my new go-to potatoes to serve with brunch.
That 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 :)
JoJos 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!
I love these potatoes, and good with potassium which I am lack of ..
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I am making these with my little one for dinner. He is gonna LOVE them! Thanks for sharing !
Great 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!
Simple potato wedges recipe that we love to cook as a side dish to almost everything !
I 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.
I’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!
I love making potatoes this way, and these look so golden and crispy, I wish I could reach in a grab one!
We 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!
I 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
I 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!
We are in love with these right now!
I 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!
I’ve never heard of a jojo potato, but I need these in my belly soon! They look SO crispy and delicious!!
My kids favorite food. Lovely recipe and lovely platter. Looks too delicious and perfect platter too.
These look like the perfect crispy complement to finish off my dinner!
I LOVE potatoes of all kinds! I can eat them in any way. These would be perfect for a side with burgers!
These look amazing! Trying this recipe soon!
I love that these are baked, always my preference anyway, and that spice mixture sounds great too. Yum!
These potato wedges are the BEST!! I love how easy they are to make!
I want to make this my dinner! I could eat them all.
So happy to hear that Carrie!
Just made these. They turned out great!
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I’ve never heard of Jo Jo’s, but our “What-a-Burger” sells something very similar simply called “breaded fries.” I love them!
I 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!
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Looks great, sounds easy, I can’t wait to try it.
You can use Shake n’ Bake (chicken) for the coating also.
cant wait to make these. they look awesome.
I can’t wait to try these! Thanks for posting the recipe!
Aww that’s cute. It’s great that you guys still eat them, and that you’ve found a healthier way to enjoy =).
~Kurious Kitteh
When 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!
Where I grew up (Portland, OR) we called them Jo Jo’s, too. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
The key here is to perfectly cut the potatoes into wedges. I do not know if I am that talented. Ha.
We call them Western Fries where I am. :)
Never 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.
Oh i love potato dishes like this! They look so crispy and yummy!