Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are ridiculously easy to make, with no deep frying! The wedges are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and seasoned to perfection.

This is a sure winner for the whole family.

WHY THIS AIR FRYER POTATO WEDGES RECIPE IS SO GOOD

• If you love fries or potatoes in general and you love your air fryer, these air fried potato wedges will make the most perfect seasoned fries you've had!
• These air fryer fries are easy to make, and you can adjust how crisp they get by simply adjusting the cook time!
• The best part is you are ditching all the oil that a deep fryer brings to this type of recipe! All the flavor, but much less oil!

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING AIR FRYER POTATO WEDGES

• Soaking cut potatoes in cold water before frying or air frying them is a pro tip! Soaking pulls starch out of the potatoes, making them less sticky and better able to cook up crispy. It makes the inside texture of the fries fluffier as well.
• I use russet potatoes for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically long, slender potatoes, so they are shaped perfectly for cutting wedges. Other potatoes are more spherical, and won't make good wedges. Secondly, the texture of russet potatoes is just preferred when making french fries in the air fryer. It's lighter and fluffier when cooked since Russets are less waxy than yellow or white potatoes.
• Cook air fryer potato wedges in a single layer in your air fryer. Resist the urge to stack them on top of each other.
• Get creative with your spices! We use salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in this recipe, but these wedges would be incredible with Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, or curry powder!

MORE SIMPLE SIDE DISH RECIPES

• Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
• Green Beans and Mushrooms
• Seasoned Black Beans
• Potato Coleslaw
• Amish Potato Salad
• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
• Cheese & Herb Potato Fans

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are ridiculously easy to make, with no deep frying! The wedges are tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and seasoned to perfection.

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Ingredients

• 2-3 Russet Potatoes medium, scrubbed clean
• 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Cut potatoes into 6 to 8 wedges each and place them in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak for 15 minutes.
2. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels and blot dry.
3. Return to a dry bowl. Drizzle potato wedges with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika and toss again to coat evenly.
4. Place wedges in a single layer in the basket and cook at 400F/204C for 15 minutes.
5. Halfway through, shake the basket or flip the wedges with tongs.
6. Repeat with remaining wedges, then serve.

Notes

• Soaking cut potatoes in cold water before frying or air frying them is a pro tip! Soaking pulls starch out of the potatoes, making them less sticky and better able to cook up crispy. It makes the inside texture of the fries fluffier as well.
• I use russet potatoes for a couple of reasons. One, they are typically long, slender potatoes, so they are shaped perfectly for cutting wedges. Other potatoes are more spherical, and won't make good wedges. Secondly, the texture of russet potatoes is just preferred when making french fries in the air fryer. It's lighter and fluffier when cooked since Russets are less waxy than yellow or white potatoes.
• Cook air fryer potato wedges in a single layer in your air fryer. Resist the urge to stack them on top of each other.
• Get creative with you spices! We use salt, pepper, and smoked paprika in this recipe, but these wedges would be incredible with a Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, or curry powder!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 600mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 3gSugar: 1gProtein: 3g

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