Upgrade your snacking game with my irresistible air fryer potato wedges. They are quick, hassle-free, and oh-so-satisfying. Get ready to enjoy pure potato perfection.
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Made from potatoes cut into wedges, these air fryer wonders deliver an irresistible crunch on the outside while maintaining a fluffy interior. I enjoy eating them as a snack or a side for lunch or dinner.
Reasons to Love
- Crispy Perfection: With air frying, your potatoes will be crispy on the outside without having to deep fry in oil. The hot air around the food creates a golden brown crust that rivals traditional deep-fried goodness.
- Healthier Indulgence: Air-fried potato wedges contain significantly less fat than deep-fried ones, making them a healthier alternative for satisfying your cravings.
- Even Cooking: One of the advantages of air frying is its ability to ensure consistent cooking throughout your wedges. The circulating hot air reaches every nook and cranny, resulting in evenly cooked wedges with a delightful crunch from end to end.
Ingredients
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make these crispy potato wedges. This makes them an excellent option for busy weeknight dinners or impromptu snack cravings.
Here's what you need to make the recipe:
- potatoes
- garlic powder
- smoked sweet paprika
- salt and pepper
- olive oil
Scroll down to the recipe card for quantities used.
Instructions
Once you have all your ingredients ready to go, it's time to start slicing the potatoes.
Cut each potato into wedges for a total of eight per potato.
Soak potato wedges in ice-cold water in a large bowl for 15 to 30 minutes. Preheat air fryer.
Remove potato wedges from water. Thoroughly dry each potato.
Lightly brush all sides of potato wedges with oil.
Season all sides of potato wedges with salt, white pepper, and the garlic mixture.
Place the potato wedges in the air fryer. Air fry until wedges are golden in color and crisp-tender.
Hint: You'll need to allow some time for slicing and soaking the potatoes. But you can preheat the air fryer while the cut potatoes are soaking.
Variations
You have complete control over how you season your spuds. This allows you to cater to your taste preferences perfectly. Some popular seasoning options include:
- Garlic and herb: Add flavor with garlic powder, dried herbs like rosemary or thyme, and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
- Cajun spice: Give your wedges a spicy kick with cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Smoky barbecue: Coat your potatoes with a smoky blend of paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, garlic powder, and cumin.
You can also check out our air fryer home fries which adds butter to the seasonings.
Tips
Top tip: Soak the potato wedges in cold water for 30 minutes before air frying to remove excess starch and help achieve a crispier texture.
- The type of potato matters. Russet potatoes and Yukon gold potatoes are the best ones to use.
- Cut the potatoes into evenly sized wedges to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
- Pat the wedges dry thoroughly after soaking to remove any moisture, as this will prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Toss the potato wedges with a small amount of oil to promote browning and enhance their crispy exterior.
- Season the potato wedges generously with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices or herbs for added flavor.
- Preheat your air fryer before adding the potato wedges. This helps create an immediate heat source for optimal crisping.
- Arrange the potato wedges in a single layer inside the air fryer basket or on the tray. This will ensure they have enough space between each piece for proper airflow.
- Flip the wedges or shake the basket halfway through cooking to promote even browning.
- Keep an eye on the cooking time as it may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Adjust accordingly until you achieve desired crispiness.
These expert tips will help you create irresistibly crispy air fryer potato wedges every time.
Serving suggestions
Pair your potato wedges with dipping sauces to take them to the next level. A classic choice is ketchup. Its tangy sweetness complements the crispy texture of the potato perfectly.
Another popular choice is sprinkling them with grated Parmesan cheese right after they come out of the air fryer. The hot wedges will melt the cheese, creating a savory, salty coating that pairs perfectly with the crispy potatoes.
You can also serve them as a side to marinated steak or even a Pakistani keema matar. They go well with air fryer chicken nuggets and Korean hot dogs too for a tasty lunch idea.
Storage
The cooled potatoes can be stored in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag. It is recommended to line the container or bag with paper towels to absorb any excess moisture. Additionally, you can place a layer of parchment paper between each layer of potato wedges to prevent them from sticking together.
When storing in the refrigerator, potato wedges can stay fresh for up to 3-4 days. To reheat them, simply pop them back into the air fryer for a few minutes until they are hot and crispy again.
If you want to store them for longer periods, freezing is an option. Place the cooled potato wedges on a baking sheet in a single layer and freeze for about 1-2 hours until they are firm. Then transfer them into a freezer-safe bag or container.
The potatoes will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, bake them in the oven or air fryer straight from frozen until they are hot and crispy.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes about 200-250grams each
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- kosher salt to taste
- ground white pepper to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil for brushing or spraying
Instructions
- Cut potatoes in wedges. Cutting potatoes evenly for even cooking.
- Start by cutting 1 potato in half, lengthwise. Cut the half into 2, lengthwise. Then cut the next into two, lengthwise. Making 8 potato wedges per potato.
- Do the same for the other potato. Making a total of 16 potato wedges from 2 potatoes.
- In a large bowl, soak potato wedges in ice-cold water for 15 to 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder and smoked sweet paprika.
- Remove potato wedges in water. Thoroughly dry each potato.
- Lightly brush all sides of potato wedges with oil. (Use an olive oil spray as an alternative).
- Season all sides of potato wedges with salt, white pepper, and the garlic mixture.
- Arrange seasoned potato wedges onto the 2 Air Fryer trays. Each piece facing on their side with the skin showing on another side.
- Slowly insert the Air Fryer trays into the pre-heated Air Fryer at 370F (188C). Set at 20 minutes. First tray goes into the middle cooking chamber, near the rotisserie catch. The second tray is placed at the lowest part, above the drip pan.
- After 13 minutes, remove the first tray near the rotisserie catch. Flip each potato wedge on the first tray. Return tray to the middle cooking chamber. (See notes for additional info)
- Remove the second tray and flip each potato wedge on the second tray. Return the second tray at the lowest part of the cooking chamber, near the drip pan.
- Remove Air Fryer trays once potato wedges are golden in color and crisp-tender.
- Serve with your favorite mains or sides and your go-to dipping sauce.
Lily
These were delicious!
I am quite new to air frying. My son and daughter in law bought me one for my birthday. I have been quite impressed with everything it can do.
These wedges were really easy to make and tasted great.
We had them with steak and salad and it made a great meal.
I am going to try them again with your suggestion of cajun spices.
Ally
These potato wedges turned out fantastic in the air fryer. The outside is so crispy and the inside is so fluffy that's so yummy in every bite. I also added some paprika for an extra kick. Soo good!