Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat) — Air fryers are a great way to cook if you don’t have much room. These Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat) will make your life easier and healthier while still tasting like the original!
Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat) is truly unique. They are the perfect side dish for any meal.
If you love KFC Potato Wedges, this is the perfect recipe for you, now, you can recreate your favorite Kentutdcy Fried Chicken Potato Wedges in your air fryer, and they are so easy to make.
This makes a fantastic side dish to my Air Fryer Copycat KFC Fried Chicken, and of course, serve it with my Air Fryer KFC Copycat Biscuits and KFC Coleslaw. It’s the perfect meal—a true feast for your family and loved ones.
What Are Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat)? Why Are They So Awesome?
We all know that KFC’s chicken is terrific, but it’s also their potato wedges. The crispy outside with the soft inside is what makes them so addicting. And now you can make them at home!
These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are a copycat of the famous fast food joint, and they’re just as good if not better than any other version out there. Plus, they’re healthier for you because they don’t use any oil to fry them to get that crispiness on the outside. They come out perfect every time with no extra effort or mess required on your behalf!
How to make potato wedges (KFC) in the air fryer?
Start with a great batch of Russet potatoes, which holds their shape in the air fryer, and since you are seasoning and battering the potato, it’s essential to use a firm potato.
So, if you have been wondering if KFC still have potato wedges, the answer is yes, but you can easily make them in your air fryer or oven.
Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat)
- Russet Potatoes
- All-Purpose Flour
- Milk
- Egg
- Seasonings: Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, Garlic Salt, and Garlic Powder
- Olive Oil Spray
Start by cutting your potatoes into wedges, about 1/2 inch thick. Then, add the milk and egg to one bowl, and whisk together. In another bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and garlic salt; mix well.
Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
Dip your wedges into the egg/milk mixture and then place them into the flour mixture. Toss until coated.
As you coat the potato wedge, place them into the air fryer basket, be careful not to overcrowd the basket.
How long to air fry potato wedges (KFC)?
Spray your coated potato wedges with olive oil spray. Set the basket into the air fryer and set the temperature to 360 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 16 minutes, flipping and spraying the potato wedges halfway during the cooking process.
FAQs:
How do you cut potatoes into wedges?
To cut wedges, you cut the potato in half and then continue to cut each half into half until you get the correct sized wedges. Typically you will end up with eight wedges per potato.
Amazon sells amazing potato wedges that will do this for you in no time; otherwise, use a sharp knife.
Are air-fried potatoes healthy?
Yes, air fryer potatoes are very healthy because you are not deep-frying them. When you are not deep frying them, you are not soaking them into grease. This means you are consuming less fat and calories.
You will still get the same great taste by using the air fryer, but none of the oil’s fat and calories.
How To Make KFC Copycat Potato Wedges In The Oven
Follow the directions in the recipe card below, and then place them onto a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into a 400 degree F, preheated oven and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the KFC potato wedges are golden brown.
How To Make KFC Crispy Potato Wedge Recipe Fried
You can easily make these deep-fried. If you love your potato wedges fried, follow the directions below, add about 3 inches of oil or shortening and heat to 375 degrees F, and then place into the frying oil for about 3 to 5 minutes.
What to Serve with Baked Potato Wedges
If you love my recipe for KFC Potato Wedges, here are some of my favorite dishes to serve with them:
- Southern Fried Chicken
- KFC Copycat Chicken
- Turkey Burgers
- Hamburgers
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Air Fryer Potato Wedges (KFC Copycat)
Description
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Russet Potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Start by cutting your potatoes into wedges, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Then in one bowl, add the milk and egg, whisk together. Mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and garlic salt in another bowl. Mix well.
- Spray your air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
- Dip your wedges into the egg/milk mixture and then place them into the flour mixture. Toss until coated.
- As you coat the potato wedge, place them into the air fryer basket, be careful not to overcrowd the basket.
- Spray your coated potato wedges with olive oil spray. Set the basket into the air fryer and set the temperature to 360 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 16 minutes, flipping and spraying the potato wedges halfway during the cooking process.
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
Nutrition
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