Air Fryer Potato Wedges are amazing! So if you are looking for the perfect side dish to go with your next BBQ, this is the recipe.
The air fryer does an amazing job with these potato wedges. Perfectly seasoned, they make for a great quick appetizer, snack, or side dish.
I love my air fryer and over the past few years, I have made some great potato dishes.
Of course these are one of my kid’s favorite snacks! They usually pour melted cheese over them, for some added goodness!
Some of my favorites side dishes are AIR FRYER WEIGHT WATCHERS RED POTATO RECIPE, AIR FRYER COPYCAT MCDONALD’S FRENCH FRIES, AIR FRYER SWEET POTATO CHIPS, and BREAKFAST POTATOES IN THE AIR FRYER.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
There is nothing fancy about potato wedges. They have been around way longer than the air fryer.
Traditionally baked, they are so easy and much easier than cutting French fries by hand, which is why they are so popular.
You will get the same great flavor, crispy, perfectly seasoned, and delicious! And by cooking them in the air fryer, you are losing all of the greases usually prepared by deep-frying these!
Healthy & Delicious-A Great and Winning Combination!
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Russet Potatoes
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Powder
- Cayenne Pepper
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Optional: Salt, Fresh Herbs, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese For Serving
How To Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Start by cutting your potatoes into wedge shapes. First, cut each potato in half lengthwise, and then cut again, cut again, until you have 8 wedges, about the same thickness.
Mix the potato wedges, olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Coating all of the potatoes.
Pour the coated potato wedges into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10-15 minutes, shake the basket several times during the cooking process.
Before serving, remove the potatoes from the air fryer and toss with cheese, salt, and fresh herbs.
How To Cut Potato Wedges
Cutting potato wedges is actually very simple, but sounds really complicated.
I love making potato wedges, because they are so much easier than making French fries.
Here are the steps:
- cut the potato in half
- then cut that potato in half again (total now is 4 pieces)
- Cut that potato in half again (total now 6 pieces)
- then cut that potato in half again (total now 8 pieces)
Depending on how big you want your pieces. The ideal cut makes each potato wedge about the same size.
If You Want Your Potato Wedges Crispy
Whether wedges or French Fries, the key to really potatoes is to soak the cut potatoes into cold water for at least 30 minutes.
The cold water does some magic to the potatoes’ starches, and with the help of the air fryer, you will get your potato wedges or fries crispy.
You will need to really make sure that they are dried, before continuing with the recipe.
Which Potato Is Best For Wedges?
I like making these with a firm potato. Today, I chose simple Russet potatoes, but you really can make this with any firm potato.
Some great choices are Yellow, Yukon Golden, Red POtaotes, and Sweet potatoes. They will all get tender and delicious!
The cooking time may vary, based on that potatoes that you use.
What Goes With Air Fryer Potato Wedges?
This is one of our family’s favorite recipes, and can be served as an appetizer, quick snack or as a side dish, some recipes that this pairs well with are:
- AIR FRYER RIB EYE STEAK
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN FRIED STEAK
- EASY AIR FRYER BUFFALO CHICKEN KEBABS
- AIR FRYER CHICKEN KIEV
- AIR FRYER, KETO LAMB CHOPS WITH HERB BUTTER
- THE BEST AIR FRYER LAMB CHOPS
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Air Fryer Potato Wedges are amazing! So if you are looking for the perfect side dish to go with your next BBQ, this is the recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 Russet potatoes, washed and dried--cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Optional: Salt, Fresh Herbs, and Shredded Parmesan Cheese For Serving
Instructions
- Start by cutting your potatoes into wedge shapes. First, cut each potato in half lengthwise, and then cut again, cut again, until you have 8 wedges, about the same thickness.
- Mix the potato wedges, olive oil, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Coating all of the potatoes.
- Pour the coated potato wedges into the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10-15 minutes, shake the basket several times during the cooking process.
- Before serving, remove the potatoes from the air fryer and toss with cheese, salt, and fresh herbs.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 239Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 721mgCarbohydrates: 38gFiber: 4gSugar: 2gProtein: 6g
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