Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These air fryer potato wedges are crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and seasoned with simple spices that make them taste like a restaurant-style side dish at home. They're easy to make with basic ingredients and go well with burgers, sandwiches, chicken, steak, or almost any family dinner.

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Why this is the best Air Fryer Potato Wedges recipe

It's a simple recipe. These easy air fryer potato wedges use basic ingredients like potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, so you do not need anything fancy to make them. You'll probably find everything in your pantry, but if not, a quick trip to almost any grocery store will be enough.

It's very easy. All you have to do is cut the potatoes into wedges, season them well, and let the air fryer make them crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle.

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They taste amazing and have the best texture! The potato wedges come out golden brown with crisp edges, tender centers, and just the right amount of savory seasoning in every bite.

They're great for busy weeknights, game day snacks, burgers, grilled chicken, sandwiches, and casual family dinners. These potato wedges feel like a restaurant-style side dish, but they are easy enough to make at home any night of the week and healthy enough for everyday, thanks to air frying instead of deep frying.

Air fryer potato wedges are easy to customize. You can make them spicy, cheesy, smoky, garlicky, or extra crispy depending on what your family likes best.

What you'll need to make the best Air Fryer Potato Wedges recipe

Equipment

• Garlic press - This makes it easy to crush fresh garlic so it mixes evenly with the oil and seasonings.
• Air fryer - When you air fry the potato wedges, they get crispy on the outside and tender in the middle. You can bake them in the oven if you don't have an air fryer, but they won't get crispy on the outside.
• Air fryer liners - These help keep the air fryer basket cleaner and make cleanup easier.

Ingredients

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See the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page for all measurements and nutritional information.

• Russet potatoes scrubbed and dried - Russet potatoes work well because they get fluffy inside and crispy outside. Yukon gold potatoes can also be used if you want a creamier texture.
• Olive oil - This helps the seasonings stick and gives the wedges crispy edges. You can also use avocado oil or vegetable oil.
• Paprika - This adds color and a mild smoky flavor. Smoked paprika can be used if you want a stronger flavor.
• Garlic pressed - This adds savory flavor without burning the way fresh garlic can in the air fryer.
• Parmesan cheese grated, more or less to taste
• Onion powder - This gives the potatoes a deeper, well-rounded flavor.

How to make Air Fryer Potato Wedges

1. Slice the potatoes into wedges.
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2. Transfer the potato wedges to a large bowl. Add the oil and spices. Toss together so that the potatoes are evenly coated in the oil and seasonings.
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3. Add the seasoned potato wedges to the air fryer basket, as many as your basket can hold, but make sure to keep them in a single layer and not overcrowd them. Depending on the size of the air fryer, you may need to do this in batches.
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4. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
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5. Sprinkle with Parmesan and fresh parsley and serve hot with ketchup or garlic aioli.

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Substitutions & variations

You can use russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or red potatoes for these air fryer potato wedges. Russets will get the crispiest on the outside, while Yukon gold and red potatoes will have a creamier texture inside and softer peels on the outside.

Swap the seasonings to match the rest of your meal. Try a seasoning mix like ranch seasoning, Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, or a little smoked paprika or cumin for extra flavor. Or try a fresh herb like oregano or thyme.

Serve your crispy potato wedges with garlic aioli, barbecue sauce, ketchup, remoulade sauce, or onion ring dipping sauce.

For cheesy potato wedges, sprinkle them with grated Parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking. You can also serve them loaded with shredded cheddar, bacon, sour cream, and green onions for a fun appetizer or game day snack.

For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, or your favorite hot sauce to the oil before tossing the potatoes. Start with a small amount and add more if your family likes extra heat.

You can also make these potato wedges with sweet potatoes, but they may cook a little faster and won't get quite as crispy as regular potatoes. Keep an eye on them and shake the basket halfway through cooking. You may want to try air fryer sweet potato fries instead. They're skinnier and get crispier.

Storing leftovers

Store leftover air fryer potato wedges in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let them cool completely before storing in the fridge so they don't get soggy from steam. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350ºF for 3-5 minutes, or until they're hot and crispy potato wedges again.

I don't recommend freezing cooked potato wedges because the texture can get soft and mealy after thawing. If you do freeze them, flash freeze them first. Spread them on a baking sheet and stick it in the freezer until they are solid, then transfer them to a freezer bag. Don't leave them on the tray longer than overnight, or they will get freezer burned. Reheat from frozen in the air fryer until warmed through and crisp on the outside.

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