Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
You want restaurant-quality potato wedges at home? These air fryer potato wedges deliver that perfect contrast: incredibly crispy on the outside and wonderfully fluffy inside. This easy recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a healthy alternative to deep-fried fries that is ready fast.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Total Time: 37 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes well. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 equal wedges.
- Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch and helps them crisp up.
- Drain the soaked potatoes completely and pat them very dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. You must remove all surface moisture for crispness.
- In the same bowl, toss the dry wedges with olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a small separate bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to create your seasoning blend.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the oiled wedges and toss gently until every wedge is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary; do not overcrowd the basket, as this prevents crisping.
- Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through the cooking time, until the wedges are golden brown and crunchy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately as your easy side dish or snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked wedges with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to your seasoning blend.
- If you do not have time to soak the potatoes, you can briefly rinse them under hot water and dry them thoroughly instead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0