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    Air Fryer Potato Wedges

    Published: Mar 29, 2021 · Modified: Nov 8, 2022 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    These are the best air fryer potato wedges! Nice and crispy on the outside yet tender on the inside, they are perfectly seasoned and are so easy and simple to make. They're made with pantry staples like Italian seasoning and olive oil and only take 20 minutes to cook.

    A plate of potato wedges that have been cooked in an air fryer with ketchup beside it.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • These air fried potato wedges have the best texture! Extra crispy on the outside yet warm, soft and tender on the inside. 
    • They have a great flavour and are perfectly seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
    • It's so quick and easy to air fry potato slices and they only take 20 minutes to cook. 
    • These homemade potatoes are made with no cornstarch, no flour and no baking powder.
    • There is no need to boil the potatoes or parboil the potatoes first. 
    • The clean up is so fast and simple and these potatoes make great leftovers so they are great for meal prep. 
    • You can change up the seasonings to give these sliced potato wedges any flavour that you wish such as greek seasoning, rosemary, or old bay seasoning.
    • These air fryer white potatoes make the perfect side dish to serve with any meal. 
    • These fresh potatoes are healthy, gluten free, dairy free, vegan, and Whole30 compliant. 
    • This recipe works for all types of air fryers and air fryer ovens including Chefman, Ninja Foodi, Breville, Blackstone, Cuisinart and more.

    Taste and texture:

    These white potato wedges are the best! They are nice and crispy on the outside with a delicious Italian flavour, and the inside is moist and tender. These potatoes are not spicy, yet are seasoned perfectly so every bite is bursting with flavour.

    Ingredients and substitutions: 

    • Russet potatoes - these are my favourite type of potatoes for making extra crisp air fryer potato wedges, but you could also swap these for other another type of potato such as Yukon gold potatoes, depending on what you have on hand. 
    • Olive oil or avocado oil - to help give the skin on these air fried potatoes that nice crisp texture. I don't recommend trying to make these potatoes oil free, they just don't crisp up enough when they cook.
    • Seasonings - I use Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper but you could also change these up to give them the flavour you prefer. Other great options include everything but the bagel seasoning, rosemary, paprika, onion seasoning, garlic seasoning, greek seasoning or lemon pepper seasoning.

    How to make:

    Step one:

    First, wash and dry the potatoes and then cut the potatoes into wedges.

    Chopped potatoes on a cutting board with a knife beside them.

    Step two:

    Next, place the potato wedges in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 30 minutes. Then drain the water and dry the sliced potatoes.

    Potato wedges soaking in a bowl of ice water.

    Step three:

    In a large bowl, combine the potato wedges, oil, and spices and toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.

    Seasoned potato wedges in a bowl.

    Step four:

    Finally, place the potato wedges on the tray of your air fryer or in the basket and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 17-20 minutes.

    Sliced potatoes on an air fryer tray.

    Tips and variations: 

    • Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you use. 
    • Depending on the size of your potato wedges you may need to adjust the cooking time.
    • Don't overlap the potato wedges when you cook them or they won't cook properly.
    • If you skip the soaking step they won't turn out as crisp.
    • I do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe. If you do preheat your air fryer, decrease the cooking time by a few minutes. 
    • Feel free to change up the seasonings or spices on these potatoes. Other delicious options include dill, chili spice, or seasoning salt. 
    • If you are using a basket style air fryer, be sure to give the basket a shake, or flip the potatoes half way through to ensure they cook evenly on all sides.

    How to serve:

    Serve potato wedges with ketchup, mayonnaise, aioli, hot sauce or bbq sauce. They also pair really well with burgers, turkey burgers, pork chops, lamb chops, chicken tenders, or chicken wings.

    These potatoes are also great to serve for breakfast and pair really well with eggs, bacon and sausages.

    Nutrition info:

    This recipe has approximately 214 calories per serving with 35 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, 7 grams of fat, 3 grams of fiber and 32 grams of net carbs. This is a healthy, low calorie potato recipe.

    How to store:

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.

    How to reheat:

    To reheat potato wedges in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit and then cook the potatoes for 3-4 minutes, until hot and crispy.

    A plate of homemade potato wedges seasoned with fresh parsley .

    Frequently asked questions:

    Why do you soak potatoes in water before air frying?

    This ensures that the potatoes turn out nice and crispy and also helps prevent the wedges or fries from sticking together when they cook.

    Are air fried potatoes healthy?

    Yes! They use much less oil when compared to deep fried potatoes and are lower in calories and fat compared to deep fried French fries or potato wedges.

    Can I make these potatoes without oil?

    I do not recommend trying to make these air fried potatoes without oil. They don't get nearly as crispy.

    Can I cook these potatoes without soaking them first?

    I don't recommend skipping the soaking step. This is one of the secrets to getting the crispiest potato wedges possible.

    Are potatoes paleo?

    Technically no. When first created, white potatoes were not allowed on the paleo diet. However, since the Whole30 program started allowing white potatoes, many paleo experts have started to allow white potatoes as well. My rule of thumb is to listen to your body and eat the foods that work for you.

    Do I need to preheat my air fryer?

    For this air fryer recipe you do not need to preheat your air fryer. If you do choose to pre-heat it, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes.

    Other air fryer recipes you will love:

    • Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
    • Hash browns in the air fryer
    • Air Fryer Fish Sticks
    • Frozen Meatballs in the Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer Popcorn

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    A plate of air fryer potato wedges with a side of ketchup and mayonnaise.

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges

    These potato wedges in the air fryer turn out nice and crisp on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside. They're perfectly seasoned and so easy to make!
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, Vegetables
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 35 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 750 grams Russet potatoes (~3-4 potatoes depending on their size)
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the potatoes. Then cut them into wedges.
    • Place the potato wedges in a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes. Then drain the water and dry the potatoes.
    • In a bowl, combine the potato wedges, oil and spices until the potatoes are evenly coated.
    • Place the potato wedges on the tray of your air fryer and bake at 400F for 17-20 minutes.

    Notes

    1. Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you use. 
    2. Depending on the size of your potato wedges you may need to adjust the cooking time.
    3. Don't overlap the potato wedges when you cook them.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 799mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Kristie

      March 31, 2021 at 6:01 pm

      SO GOOD!5 stars

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    2. Erik

      April 02, 2021 at 1:17 am

      Yum!5 stars

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