Air fryer potato wedges are the best side dish. Nice and crisp on the outside yet tender on the inside, they are perfectly seasoned and are so easy to make. They’re made with pantry staples like Italian seasoning and olive oil and only take 20 minutes to cook.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Why these air fryer potato wedges are so good:
- They have the best texture! Nice and crispy on the outside yet warm and tender on the inside
- They have a great flavour and are perfectly seasoned with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
- They’re really easy to make and only take 20 minutes to cook
- The clean up is so simple and they make great leftovers
What you need to make these potato wedges in air fryer:
- An air fryer – this is the one I use and love
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Seasonings: Italian seasoning, salt and pepper
Tips for these potato wedges air fryer:
- 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
- They make great leftovers and store well in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days
- To reheat these potato wedges, put them in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes at 350F
What to serve these air fried potato wedges with:
- My favourite air fried turkey burgers
- Pork chops or lamb chops
- Easy air fryer hamburgers
- Crispy chicken wings
Frequently asked questions:
This ensures that the potatoes turn out nice and crispy and also helps prevent the wedges or fries from sticking together.
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.
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
Want an air fryer but aren’t sure which one to get? I use and love the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer!
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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!
Ingredients
- 750 grams Russet potatoes (~3-4 potatoes depending on their size)
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
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Wash and dry the potatoes. Then cut them into wedges
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Place the potato wedges in a bowl of ice water for 30 minutes. Then drain the water and dry the potatoes
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In a bowl, combine the potato wedges, oil and spices until the potatoes are evenly coated
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Place the potato wedges on the tray of your air fryer and bake at 400F for 17-20 minutes
Recipe Notes
- Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you useÂ
- 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
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