Air fry your potato wedges! The texture is pillowy soft on the inside and the outside has the most delicious seasoning mix that clings to it’s crisp exterior. And there’s no silly downtime here, like soaking your potato wedges in cold water to get rid of the starch and all of that. Simply give your potatoes a good scrubbing, cut them lengthwise into thick wedges, season them generously before you toss them in the air fryer basket, and let them roast up into golden little nuggets of heaven. Potato wedges are the perfect thing to serve with chicken sandwiches, caramelized onion burgers, Swiss mushroom burgers, souvlaki wraps, and so many other protein options! It’s a side dish that would go with any sandwich or burger that you’d like and always a hit of an appetizer for kids parties! Just make sure to have plenty of sauces like ketchup and ranch on hand for dipping!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Potato Wedges:
Russet Potatoes: You’ll need roughly 2 pounds of russet potatoes for this recipe. Make sure to give the potatoes a good scrubbing under cold running water. Since we’re leaving the skin when we make potato quarters, it’s important to make sure there’s no dirt left on the potatoes.Avocado Oil: avocado is a great high heat oil that I use regularly in the kitchen. Feel free to swap this with any other high heat oil that you prefer. Olive oil works too since we’re keeping the air fryer hovering at 375ºF. If you make these in the oven on baking sheet, you’ll need to kick the temperature up, and will need to use a high heat oil like canola, vegetable, avocado, etc.Cornstarch: the starch clings to the potatoes and gives that these little nooks and crannies where the seasonings sticks to the surface and it’s just little bits of flavor bombs in your mouth!Garlic Powder: I love using garlic powder for this recipe, feel free to use a dash of onion powder as well, you can even add some chili powder or paprika for color. Swap the spices as you please!Adobo Seasoning: this is different than adobo sauce! The seasoning contains ingredients like salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white pepper, oregano, and turmeric. It’s seasoning that just enhances the flavors of whatever you use it in! Feel free to swap it for Cajun seasoning or other all purpose seasoning that you like.Kosher Salt: Pretty self explanatory when it comes to potatoes!Black Pepper: A go to for most recipes!
How to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges:
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title: “Air Fryer Potato Wedges” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-26” author: “Jackie Alves”
As if that weren’t enough to love, these inexpensive air fryer baked potato wedges are quite versatile! They make a great appetizer when paired with a favorite dipping sauce or a hearty meal when loaded up with toppings. These fluffy, kid-friendly spuds are also the perfect side dish for all your favorite proteins like steak, pork, or chicken, so they grace our dinner table often. For more easy air fryer recipes, try my air fryer chicken thighs, air fryer grilled cheese, and air fryer stuffed peppers next!
What You Need To Make This Recipe
Russet potatoes – these starchy potatoes (also often called Idaho potatoes) are ideal for any application where you’re looking for a fluffy, rather than firm, interior like this recipe. Olive oil – stick to regular, rather than extra virgin, for this recipe. Most EVOO will begin to smoke at around 375F, which is below the 400F cooking temperature we need to achieve maximum crispiness for this recipe. Seasoning – a simple blend of salt, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and smoked paprika pairs well with various cuisines. Feel free to experiment with other seasoning blends (e.g. seasoning salt, dried herbs, chili powder, or taco seasoning) to find your favorite. Parmesan & chopped parsley – while optional, these simple garnishes give these healthy potato wedges a decidedly more grown-up appeal. Plus, who doesn’t love cheese on their fries?
How To Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Scrub the potatoes well to remove any dirt. Leave the skins in place — no need to peel. Using a sharp chef’s knife, cut potatoes into wedges, by cutting each potato in half lengthwise. Place the halves cut-side down on the cutting board, and then cut each half lengthwise into quarters, or about 1-inch thick at the widest part.
- Soak the potato wedges in a large bowl of ice water for 10 minutes to remove the starch. Drain the potatoes, then return them to the bowl and refill with cold water. Mix with your hands to clean the potatoes and drain once more.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on a lint-free tea towel or paper towels. Pat them very dry with another towel.
- Wipe the same bowl dry and return the potatoes to it (or use a baking pan). Drizzle the potatoes all over with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, pepper, and smoked paprika. Toss well to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 325°F. Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin side down, with a little bit of space in between each potato wedge. Cook for 12 minutes.
- Shake the basket to move the wedges around, then return them to a single layer. Increase the temperature to 400°F. Cook for 12 more minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle with more salt and pepper to taste, then top with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley to garnish. Serve immediately.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
If you’re short on time, you can skip the soak. Instead, rinse the wedges in a colander under running cold water for 30 seconds, pat them dry, and continue on with the recipe. Soaking will yield a crispier wedge, but the rinse does a good job in a pinch! Scale to your needs. This recipe yields 4 fat, homemade potato wedges per person, which is enough for a side serving. If you want larger servings, I’d make 1.5 to 2 times the recipe, and cook in a few batches. Get creative! Experiment with different seasonings and toppings to suit your taste! Here are a few of my favorites: Loaded potato wedges – swap the parmesan for cheddar, then add a dollop of sour cream, a handful of bacon bits, and a scattering of green onions for a perfect game-day snack. Cajun potato wedges – substitute your favorite Cajun seasoning brand for the homemade seasoning blend. Cheesy potato wedges – add your favorite blend of melty cheeses like cheddar, gouda, mozzarella, or Colby jack on top of the crispy potatoes right when they come out of the air fryer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or beer cheese dip!
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