Crispy air fryer potato wedges are going to become your go-to side dish! Potatoes tossed with a flavor-packed spice blend and oil, then air fried until crispy and crunchy.
CRISPY POTATO WEDGES
What makes this recipe so great is how easy it is and how crispy the wedges turn out! Avoid all the deep frying and use this air fryer method. Season the potato slices and let the air fryer do the work of getting them golden and crisp. They make for a great side dish no matter what the occasion!
| Fries vs Wedges: You might think what is the difference between a French fry and a potato wedge? Classic French fries are usually thin and long and more on the crunchy side with less potato on the inside. Potato wedges are thick and chunky, giving you more potato on the inside. |
WHAT YOU NEED-
All you need is just a few pantry-staple ingredients to make these irresistible potato wedges!
- Potato– The key to the best wedges is using the correct potato! You want to use russet potatoes, but you can also use Yukon gold potatoes. TIP– You want to be sure to select all the same size potatoes for cooking and cutting.
- Oil– Any of your go to oils can be used; olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil, or even avocado oil.
- Flavor– For the flavoring, this recipe calls for salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder WHAT ELSE. You can switch up the seasoning and use your favorite seasonings for your preferred flavor!
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER POTATO WEDGES
All you need is just 5 minutes of prep time and the air fryer does the rest of the work, such an effortless side dish!
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes and cut them into even sized wedges. TIP- If you do not prefer to leave the skin on, you can peel the potatoes.
- In a large bowl, add cold water ice. Add the sliced potatoes into the ice bath for about 5-10 minutes. Remove and pat fully dry.
- Add the potatoes, oil, and seasoning into a bowl and mix until the potatoes are well coated in the spice mixture.
- Add the wedges into the air fryer basket and air fry until golden crispy. Toss halfway through cook time, to ensure all around crispiness.
- Transfer to a plate and top with salt and pepper. Serve with favorite dipping sauces.
SERVING IDEAS
Even though these crispy wedges are great just as is with your favorite dipping sauce, they also make for the perfect side dish! Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy these potato wedges:
- Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
- Beef Burger
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich
- Pan Seared Chicken
- Wings
- Pork chops
- Chicken Tenders
- Steak
Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 2 Tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the potatoes and then cut into even sized potato wedges, about 1-inch wide pieces.
- Add the sliced potatoes into a large bowl with cold ice water. Keep the potatoes in an ice bath for about 5-10 minutes.
- Pat down the wedges until fully dry and add into a bowl or bag. Toss with oil and the spice blend until well combined.
- Place the potato wedges into the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway in between. Air fry the potatoes until golden crispy.
- Top with freshly grated salt and pepper and serve with desired dipping sauces.
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