Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Are you trying to make air fryer potato wedges? Then you have come to the right place. Who will not love these crispy and perfectly seasoned air fryer potato wedges? The potato wedges cooked in an air fryer are crispier than the oven-cooked ones.

The air fryer potato wedges parmesan with garlic is my favorite. Cook your air fryer potato wedges, toss with parmesan cheese, and make an easy yet tasty side dish or appetizer for your family and friends. Air fryer potato wedges are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and toss with parmesan is just outstanding. If you have kids at home, they’ll love this recipe.

Today I’ll be sharing the secret to make crispy wedges, how to cut potatoes for wedges, dips idea, best potato for wedges, and many more. To know all these ideas please keep on reading.

How do you cut potatoes into wedges?

To cut potatoes into wedges is an easy process.
Firstly, you need to cut your potato into half lengthwise and slice them again into quarters.

You can cut the quarters into half if they’re still big, or if you have an apple slicer you can use it to cut the potatoes into wedges.
The potato wedges shape is similar to the slice of apple.

How to make air fryer potato wedges?

The homemade air fryer potato wedges recipe is easy and quick to make with minimal ingredients. You can go creative with the seasoning when you're making air fryer potato wedges from scratch.

Ingredients

• 2 Medium Russet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Firstly, rinse and scrub the potatoes, cut them according to the instructions given above. You can keep the skin if you like and peel it off if you don’t.
2. After cutting the potatoes into wedges, soak them in warm water for at least 10-15 minutes which results in a crispy air fryer potato wedge. If you’re in a hurry then you can skip this step but the potato wedges might not be as crispy as they would be.
3. Meanwhile, the potatoes are soaking, making the spice blend. Take a bowl to add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If you want to give your twist then go ahead. Give a good mix to the spices and keep them ready.
4. Remove the potato wedges from the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Now put the potatoes in the mixture and coat the spices evenly.
5. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-5 minutes.
6. Place the seasoned potato wedges in the air fryer basket evenly. Cook them at 400F for 10-12 minutes or until they are cooked well. If you want your air fryer potato wedges crispier you can add 3-5 minutes more.
7. Toss them halfway through the cooking process to have evenly cooked potato wedges. Around the last minute, you can add grated parmesan cheese and cook for a minute or you can sprinkle after removing them from the basket when they are still hot.
8. Remove the air fryer potato wedges from the air fryer basket and your air fryer garlic parmesan potato wedges air fryer is ready to serve with your favorite dips or your preferred main dish.

You can find an air fryer potato wedges recipe in the printable card below.

Note: If you like cheesy potato wedges in air fryer you can add more cheese and make them as cheesy as you like.

Why do you soak potatoes in water before air frying?

Soaking potatoes in water removes the excess starch from the potato resulting in a crispy potato. This method also prevents the potato wedges from sticking and getting soggy.

Best potato for wedges

The best potato for air fryer potato wedges is Russet potatoes. They crisp up better and cook faster than any other potato.

But if you’re running out of russet potatoes or if you have some other potatoes, they’ll do the job. You can use Yukon Gold, Yellow, White, and Red but the result varies. They’ll not crisp as russet potatoes do but still, they’ll taste good.

How to cook air fryer potato wedges from frozen?

Air fryer potato wedges frozen are easy and quick to make because you don’t have to go through the preparation process. You can simply throw the frozen potato wedges in the air fryer and cook.

Instruction

1. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-5 minutes. This process helps cooking the frozen food evenly.
2. Place the frozen potato wedges in the air fryer basket and spray a thin layer of oil over the potato wedged.
3. Cook air fryer potato wedges at 400F for 15 minutes or until they’re cooked through. Toss/ shake the basket halfway through.
4. Remove the potato wedges and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly and serve.

Tips to make the best air fryer potato wedges

• Choose the right potatoes to make air fryer potato wedged such as Russet potatoes or White potatoes. These potatoes will give the best result. If these are not available in your region then you can go for any potatoes available, they’ll still taste good.
• Soaking potato wedges air fryer is important, not compulsory. Soaking will help release starch and will give you a crispy structure. If you’ve no time then you can skip this process.
• Try to slice the potatoes in the same thickness for evenly cooked air fryer potato wedges. You can follow the cutting instruction mentioned above.
• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket, spread the potato wedges evenly in a single layer for the best result.

Dips ideas for air fryer potato wedges

With any type of food, dips can probably be the highlight. A good dip can enhance your dish. So, here are some of the dips ideas you can try with your potato wedges.

• Ketchup
• Spicy Mustard
• Guacamole
• Ranch Dressing with buffalo sauce
• Barbecue Sauce
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• Garlic Hummus
• Sour Cream
• Tartar Sauce

What goes with air fryer potato wedges?

Potato wedges go well with any of your main dishes or they’re good appetizers or snacks on their own.

You can serve your air potato wedges with frozen hamburger in air fryer, air fryer shrimp tacos, frozen chicken wings, and many more.

Air fryer potato wedges how long/Cook time?

The cooking time for potato wedges can vary according to the thickness of the potato, and the type of potato you use.

If you use Russet potatoes air fryer potato wedges cooking time is 12 minutes at 400F with preheating. If you’re using Red, Yellow potatoes for wedge they might take a little longer time than Russet potato. You can adjust the time according to the types of potato you’re using to make air fryer potato wedges.

How long to cook air fryer frozen potato wedges?

The air fryer frozen potato wedges take 15 minutes to cook at 400F with preheating. You can cook until they are cooked through and till your desired crispiness.

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2-3 Medium Russet Potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

1. Rinse, scrub, and cut the potatoes into the wedge.
2. After cutting the potatoes into wedges, soak them in warm water for at least 10-15 minutes. Take a bowl to add olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Give a good mix to the spices.
3. Remove the potato wedges from the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Now put the potatoes in the mixture and coat the spices evenly.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 400F for 3-5 minutes.
5. Cook them at 400F for 10-12 minutes or until they are cooked well.
6. Toss them halfway through the cooking process to have evenly cooked potato wedges.
7. Remove the air fryer potato wedges from the air fryer basket and your air fryer garlic parmesan potato wedges air fryer is ready to serve with your favorite dips or your preferred main dish.

Course: Snack, Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes

If you like air fryer potato wedges, look what else you can air fry:

• Air fryer corn on the cob

If you’ve tried these air fryer potato wedges, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more easy & Tasty air fryer recipes.

📖 Recipe