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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 Potatoe Wedges are one of our favorite things to make in it!
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
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!
The secret to making Wedges extra crispy
Soaking the potatoes in cold water makes them crispier! 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.
Julia recommends for this Air Fryer recipe:
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!
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, (optional)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
To serve (optional):
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- 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.
- Place wedges in the basket of the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 400F (200C). 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 cooked wedges to the bowl and toss until coated with the topping. Serve with ketchup or sour cream on the side.
I wanted an air fryer recipe for potato rounds, so I sliced some russet into 1/2” soaked in water , coated in oil as you said, cooked . When’d done sprinkled with cheddar cheese cooked till cheese was melted. Served with bacon bits, sour cream and chives. Hope this gives everyone an alternative
Hi Sandra here,I’ve been checking out this site and so far i love it.
I will have my first air fryer this coming week, i got a small one 2.1 i didn’t want to spend a lot on my first one cause what if no one is happy with the food.
I’m excited and the first thing I’m going to try is the potato wedge recipe.
Wish me Luck!
These are not only simple to make, they are also delicious! I’ve made them twice already. I guess once a week since finding the recipe. Just a great recipe.
The first time I made these my husband absolutely loved them. They came out perfect. Thanks for the recipe.
I made your recipe and the wedges came out very good. Thanks for sharing. Some critique. I liked your seasoning blend but I would recommend less garlic/paprika/pepper than you call for.
The main issue I have is the wedges could have been much crispier. Only the tips were crispy were the potato was thinnest. I soaked the wedges for 30min, dried them well and cooked in small batches, yet they still were not very crispy. I tried cooking them longer and crispiness did not improve.
Sorry, they didn’t come out crispy for you. I’m not sure what went wrong, mine always get crispy, it might be your Air Fryer or the kind of potato you used.
My first air fryer attempt. My family really enjoyed them & they were easy to make. I have the Costway air-fryer oven.
Wonderful
Hi have the air fryer from Costco. Used it last night to make whole panto crusted chicken breasts and they were so moist on the inside and crispy on the outside. Going to make steak and your potatoes wedges tonight.
Only thing I question. This model tell you not to preheat and has an air fryer selection on the dial so I can’t increase the temp. What would you suggest?
I Just bought the Cuisinart toaster oven/air fryer you said you want. This potato wedges recipe will be the first recipe I try in it. I’ve never had an air fryer so this is my first attempt at it. These wedges look so yummy
I am making these tonight and I’m wonder what soaking the potatoes in water before does? Can’t wait to try them!
Soaking the potatoes in cold water makes them crispier!
Fantastic