Name: Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound red-skinned potatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning

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PREP + COOK TIME: 30 minutes
METHOD: Air fryer
OTHER TOOLS: knife and cutting board
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 3

These hot potatoes will barely have time to cool before being devoured! Crispy air fryer potato wedges are made with just 3 ingredients and make a delightful side to practically any main dish. Get perfectly golden spuds in the air fryer – and no greasy mess!

What’s To Love About This Recipe

The air fryer produces a crispy exterior yet fluffy interior! It’s truly a magical gadget for healthier “fried” foods!
Ditch the deep-fried grease and enjoy minimal oil use in this recipe. You won’t end up with a greasy mess, and because of the simplicity, you will be more likely to make these again and again.
Potato wedges are easy to season and customize to fit the dish or dipping sauces you prefer.
Crispy potato wedges are the perfect side for burgers, sandwiches, and more. With the air fryer, you can free up other appliances and stay hands-free!
Not only is this a budget-friendly side dish, but it’s also made with simple pantry staples. Whenever you need a quick side, it’s easy to whip this up!

Ingredients Needed

Red-skinned potatoes – Use 1 pound of red-skinned potatoes (depending on size, this may be anywhere from 4 to 8 potatoes). Red-skinned potatoes are a great choice for wedge slices, as they have a thinner skin that doesn’t require peeling and hold their shape well during cooking. They also have a creamier texture than typical baking potatoes, which makes for an excellent bite.
Olive oil – Olive oil is a healthier cooking oil that adds flavor and helps achieve a golden, crisp texture on the outer edges of the potatoes.
All-purpose seasoning – This seasoning is a great choice to pair with a wide range of flavor profiles. Even though it’s all-purpose, it’s definitely not bland! With the oil, the seasoning sticks to the potatoes, adding a little extra texture as well.

overhead shot of ingredients including white bowl of red potatoes, bottle of olive oil and small white bowl of seasoning

How To Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Wash and scrub the potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise.
Next, cut each half into quarters, also lengthwise.

overhead shot of cutting board with halved potatoes on parchment paper, white bowl of potatoes and bowl of seasoning in background

overhead shot of cutting board with quartered potatoes on parchment paper, with bowls of potatoes and seasoning and olive oil in background

Toss cut potatoes with oil and seasoning in a bowl.

white bowl of quartered potatoes with seasoning, with bottle of oil in background

Place the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

overhead shot of air fryer with seasoned potatoes

Cook in the air fryer at 380 ℉ for 15-20 minutes until browned and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, shaking every few minutes to ensure even cooking.

overhead shot of air fried potatoes in air fryer

Pro Tips

Optional: Soak the uncooked wedges in cold water for at least 30 minutes before air frying for maximum crispiness.
Avoid boiling the potatoes before air frying. In this recipe, this step is unnecessary and may cause soggy potatoes.
Be sure to leave space between the wedges for proper air circulation and don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
For more even browning, flip the wedges halfway through cooking.
Potatoes are done when they are golden brown and fork-tender.
For crispier wedges, slice the potatoes thinner. Slice the wedges thicker for a more tender potato.
I do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe, so if you choose to do so, you may need to reduce the cooking time slightly. The overall cooking time will depend on the thickness of the wedges.

Recipe Substitutions and Variations

This is a great base recipe for crispy potato wedges, and you can change up the ingredients to achieve the perfect balance of flavor and golden-brown crispness.

To vary the potatoes, try peeled sweet potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes.
Avocado oil has a high smoke point, allowing for a deeper browned or crispy exterior. It also has a neutral flavor that works with virtually any seasoning.
As a fun and tasty experiment, vary the seasonings to complement your main dish! Here are just a few options – take your pick!
- Parmesan and garlic
- Spicy Cajun
- Ranch
- Taco or fajita blend
- Italian herbs

closeup of fork holding potato wedge with white bowl of mayo and bowl of potatoes in background

What To Serve With Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Whether it’s your signature side or your snack of choice, these air fryer potato wedges won’t stay on the table for long!

Serve potato wedges as a side with:

Don’t forget the dipping sauces! Find your favorite here, or let everyone take their customized pick!

parchment lined white bowl filled with potato wedges and small white bowl of mayo

Storing and Reheating

How To Best Store Leftovers

Fridge

Store leftover potatoes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Freezer

Freezing is not recommended since the texture degrades.

How To Best Reheat Leftovers

Reheat in the air fryer at 375 ℉ for 4-5 minutes, or in the oven at 400 ℉ for 10 minutes. The microwave softens the texture and won’t crisp the potatoes, so use only if needed.

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These hot potatoes will barely have time to cool before being devoured! Crispy air fryer potato wedges are made with just 3 ingredients and make a delightful side to practically any main dish. Get perfectly golden spuds in the air fryer – and no greasy mess!

Jennifer Draper

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Serving Size

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound red-skinned potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning

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Instructions

Wash and scrub potatoes, then cut in half lengthwise
Cut each half into quarters, also lengthwise
Toss cut potatoes with oil and seasoning in bowl
Place wedges in single layer in air fryer basket
Cook in air fryer at 380 ℉ for 15-20 minutes until browned and crispy on outside and tender inside, shaking every few minutes for even cooking.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 375 ℉ for 4-5 minutes, or in the oven at 400 ℉ for 10 minutes. (Use the microwave only if needed since it will soften the texture.)
Optional: Soak the wedges in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking for extra crispiness.
Leave space between the wedges in the basket for even cooking.
Cook potatoes until golden brown and fork-tender.
No need to preheat the air fryer. If you choose to preheat, reduce the cooking time slightly.
Potatoes will be very hot, so allow them to cool slightly before serving.

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2 Comments

Marinatina says:

August 13, 2021 at 1:08 am

Made a written. Way too salty.

For anyone making it the first time and you don’t have all seasoning or seasoned salt, don’t put 1 teaspoon.

I’ve Never put 1 Tablespoon of salt or salt seasoning on potatoes but I tried it because I thought I just didn’t salt my food enough! Way too much. I realize it was an all purpose salt seasoning but if anyone wants just salt and make their own, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoons it’s all the salt you need.

Way too much oil. You only need 1 Tablespoon. Most of it was wasted because the potatoes didn’t need all that oil coating. It’s air frying, it’s supposed to be healthier and it’s wasteful.

1. Jennifer says:
  
  August 29, 2021 at 7:29 pm
  
  Thank you so much for the feedback! Please note the recipe called for 1 tablespoon of all-purpose seasoning, which is very different from 1 tablespoon of salt. I agree that much salt would be terrible!