Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Golden brown air-fried potato wedges served on a round plate lined with parchment paper, with a small bowl of ketchup for dipping.

5 from 1 vote

These easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges are perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Ready in about 30 minutes, they make the ultimate side dish or snack and healthier than the deep-fried version.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Soak20

Total Time50

Servings: servings

Calories: 189kcal

Chef: Jessica Randhawa

Ingredients

▢ 3 russet potatoes - (about 2 – 2 ½ lbs), scrubbed and cut into wedges
▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
▢ 1 teaspoon salt - or to taste
▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Wash and scrub the potatoes, leaving the skins on. Slice each potato in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters. From there, cut the quarters into ½-inch wedges, usually three wedges per quarter, depending on the size of your potato. Each potato should yield around 12 wedges.
Transfer the potato wedges to a large bowl and cover with cold water. Swirl them around with your hand, then drain and refill the bowl. Repeat once or twice until the water is mostly clear.
After rinsing, turn the tap to hot and cover the potatoes with very hot water (boiling isn’t necessary). Let the wedges soak for 15 to 20 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain well and pat completely dry with paper towels.
Add the potatoes to a clean bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss until evenly coated.
Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket (some overlapping is ok). You may need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges.
Transfer to a serving plate and season with additional salt, to taste. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Potatoes: Russet potatoes will give the crispiest results, but Yukon golds also work well for creamier wedges.
Seasoning Variations: Try Cajun seasoning, taco spice, ranch mix, or truffle salt with Parmesan for different flavor twists.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheating: Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 4 to 6 minutes to regain crispiness.
Freezing: Cooked wedges can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated straight from frozen in the air fryer.

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