Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, these Air Fryer Potato Wedges are always a hit with the family. They are so crispy without having to deep fry them at all! All you need are a few simple ingredients and you’ll have crispy potato wedges in only a few simple steps.
This air fryer potato wedges recipe is delicious side dish that is always a crowd-pleaser. These potato wedges are crispy and tender when cooked in an air fryer and my family loves them.
We love eating them with my Garlic Butter Roast Chicken, Bunless Burgers, Chicken Wings, and Baked Chicken Thighs. But, you could eat them on their own as a snack or a meal if you’re not in the mood to share them!
How do you cut potatoes into wedges?
On the cutting board, place potato on it and cut each potato in half lengthwise with a Chef’s knife. Next, place the cut side down on the cutting board and slice it in half again to make quarters. Then, cut side up each potato quarter. Finally, slice down the center of the quarter to create wedges.
Ingredients to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Russet potatoes — Make sure to use Russets potatoes. They’re dense, high in starch, and low in moisture leading the wedges to be firmer and crispier. You can also use Yukon potatoes.
- Olive oil — Or whatever neutral oil you prefer like avocado oil.
- Seasoning — I season my air fryer potato wedges with paprika, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. If you prefer, you can use fresh herbs too.
- Fresh parsley — I love the pop of colour that parsley adds as a garnish.
Instructions to Make Potato Wedges
Prepare the Potatoes
- In a large mixing bowl, pour cold water and submerge potato wedges (sliced from a whole potato) into the water. Allow the potato wedges to soak for 30 minutes.
- Drain very well and pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and toss potatoes with oil and seasonings.
Air Fry the Potatoes
- Preheat the air fryer if your model recommends it.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes.
- Shake the basket and then, cook for 10-12 minutes more or until crisp.
Recipe tips
- Do not stack the potato wedges in the air fryer. You will have to cook these in batches. You want the hot air from the air fryer to be able to reach the entire surface area of the potatoes. They will steam if you stack the potato wedges.
- Try to cut the potato wedges as evenly as possible so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Add a few extra minutes to the air fryer for an even more golden brown appearance and crispier fries.
- If your potatoes are soggy, after being in the fridge, crispy again, reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes. Storing them in the fridge makes them soft.
- Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water makes them crispier as it removes excess potato starch. Just make sure to pat dry the potatoes before you season them. If they’re still wet, the potatoes will steam instead of crisp up.
Recipe Variations
- Use Italian seasoning instead of oregano.
- Add a pinch of cayenne powder or chili powder to add some heat.
- Toss the air fried wedges with some parmesan cheese before serving.
- Try taco seasoning or other spices like cajun seasoning, or sriracha lime seasoning instead.
Storage Instructions
- To store: Put extra potato wedges in a sealed airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Reheat the wedges in the air fryer so they get crispy skin again.
- To freeze: To flash freeze the wedges, spread them out on a baking sheet and then transfer them into a freezer-safe bag. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Dipping Sauces Ideas
- Ketchup
- Honey mustard
- Ranch
- Garlic aioli
- BBQ sauce
- Yogurt sauce
- Sriracha sauce
What Goes with Air Fryer Potato Wedges?
- Baked Chicken Wings Recipe: These are baked, not fried. They only need 4 ingredients.
- Skillet Chicken Fajitas Recipe: It’s packed with fresh veggies and chicken. A side of wedges goes so well with them!
- Oven Baked Ribs: These are the easiest rib recipe you’ll ever make. Perfectly seasoned and super tender.
- Garlic Butter Baked Pork Chops: These pork chops are perfect with a side of air fryer potato wedges!
Frequently Asked Questions
As I mentioned earlier, russet potatoes are ideal for wedges. If you use waxy potatoes, the moisture inside of them will evaporate as they cook and you’ll end up with hollow wedges. If you can’t find russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes work wonderfully as well.
If you prefer, you don’t need to peel them. I like to keep the skin on as the potato skins crisp up nicely and adds a delicious crunch.
More Air Fryer Recipes to Try:
Air fryer Potato Wedges
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet potatoes cut into wedges
- 1 ½ Tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add cold water and soak wedges for 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or a kitchen towel.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and toss potatoes with oil and seasonings.
- Preheat the Air Fryer if your model recommends it. Place in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 400F. Shake the basket and then, cook for 10-12 minutes more or until crisp.
- Transfer cooked wedges to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Tips
- Feel free to peel or leave the potatoes unpeeled for these wedges.
- Avoid stacking the wedges in the air fryer as they will not crisp up as well as they’ll steam.
- Try to cut the potatoes as evenly as possible. If you have smaller pieces, you should pull them out as they finish cooking.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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poppy playtime says
My kids love these crispy potato wedges.
Olivia says
Happy to hear that!
Joel says
Temperature?
Olivia says
Thanks for pointing it out. I just fixed it on the recipe card. It’s 400F.
Sheila says
I got and air fryer for Christmas and today I tried these. Omgoodness they were amazing!
Olivia says
So happy to hear that!
George says
Did it before, they were
Very good.
Olivia says
Happy you liked it.