Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
You want restaurant-quality potato wedges at home? This easy air fryer potato wedges recipe delivers! Get that perfect texture every time: wonderfully crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. These seasoned potato wedges are a healthy potato fries alternative and a quick side dish perfect for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes well. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges.
- For extra crispness, soak the cut potato wedges in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Drain them completely and pat them very dry with paper towels. This step is key for crispy potato wedges in air fryer.
- In a large bowl, toss the dry wedges with olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the oiled wedges and toss again until every wedge is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if necessary to achieve the best results.
- Air fry for 16 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through (around the 10-minute mark).
- Check for doneness; the wedges should be deep golden brown and crispy. If they are not crisp enough, continue cooking in 2-minute intervals.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve your homemade air fryer fries immediately.
Notes
- For a Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges Air Fryer variation, toss the cooked wedges with 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the seasoning blend.
- Do not skip drying the potatoes after soaking; excess moisture prevents crisping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 44
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
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