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Air Fryer Potato Wedges are so crispy and perfectly seasoned! Tossed with Parmesan, these easy homemade Air Fried Wedges make a tasty appetizer or side dish.
We love our Air Fryer because it makes the perfect Chicken Wings, Fried Pickles, and Churros. These Potato Wedges are one of our favorite things to make in it!
Potato Wedges made in the Air Fryer are crispy on the outside and tender and soft on the inside – just like your favorite fried wedges. Making wedges in the Air Fryer saves you calories compared to traditional deep-frying, but also makes them a lot crispier than baking in the oven.
These wedges are perfectly seasoned with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper and some olive oil which makes them super flavorful. We also love to toss the Wedges with some grated Parmesan cheese and parsley after air frying them for some extra deliciousness!
Julia’s Tip
The secret to making wedges extra crispy is soaking the potatoes in ice water! Place potatoes in a bowl and add cold water and 2 cups of ice cubes. Let them soak for at least 30 min, then pat them dry with paper towels.
How do you cut potatoes into wedges?
Slice the potato in half lengthwise with a Chef’s knife. Then place the cut side down onto the cutting board and slice it in half again to make quarters.
Place each potato quarter cut side up, then slice down the center of the quarter to create wedges. The number of wedges you get out depends on the size of the potato. The thick end should be about a 0.5 inches thick.
Which potato is best for wedges?
Russet potatoes work best for wedges. They cook faster and crisp up better than other potatoes. Organic is a good choice because potatoes are on the dirty dozen list for produce highest in pesticide residue.
Yellow, Yukon Gold, Red, and White potatoes work too, but the result will not be as crispy, the interior texture will be waxier, and they will take a few minutes longer to cook. But they will still be tasty!
What goes with Air Fryer potato wedges?
Potato wedges make a great snack on their own, but they also taste great as a side with anything breaded like German Schnitzel, breaded fish, and Air Fryer fried chicken or with a burger.
If you want to dip them, ketchup or sour cream are perfect, but Tartar sauce tastes great, too.
Storing Instructions
Storing: Leftover Potato Wedges can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for about 4 days. Make sure they are completely cooled before storing them.
Reheating: To reheat leftover wedges, pop them in the Air Fryer for 3–5 minutes at 390 degrees until heated through and crispy.
Tools
Air Fryer: This is the model I own. I really like it and would recommend it for smaller families. It came with a rack which doubles the space in the basket.
Air Fryer Oven: This oven is on my wishlist! I saw it at Costco and it has great reviews. It has a lot more functions than an Air Fryer!
More Air Fryer Recipes
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Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
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Air Fryer Fish
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Air Fryer Donuts
Sides & Salads
Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
To serve (optional):
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Optional, but recommended: Place raw potato wedges in a bowl and add cold water and 2 cups of ice cubes. Let them soak for at least 30 min, then drain them and pat them dry with paper towels.
- Preheat Air Fryer if it is recommended for your model.
- In a large bowl or ziplock bag, combine olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the potato wedges and toss to coat the potatoes with the seasoning.1 ½ tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 medium Russet potatoes
- Place wedges in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15–20 minutes at 400F (200C) until crispy. Shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Depending on your Air Fryer, you might have to fry them in batches.
- In a bowl, combine grated Parmesan cheese and parsley if using. Transfer the cooked wedges to the bowl and toss until coated with the topping. Serve with ketchup or sour cream on the side.½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
It’s a great recipe that my wife and grandson loved and asked for seconds. That is always a good sign.
Family loved the taste. I didn’t have time to soak, but cooked extra and they were somewhat krispy. Will cook again!
Delicious! So easy, and come out perfect every time.
These are so so good! I make them more than maybe I should! Ha ha
These potatoes were very good. My husband loved them and asked me why I didn’t make more! Soaking them made a lot of difference in the crispiness.
This is unbelievable the best recipe I have done yet for potatoes! It was fantastic, exactly the right spices and amounts, thank you so much for sharing this, it’s now my new favorite!
Can you prepare these ahead of cooking?