Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Crispy air fryer potato wedges are made with hearty russet potatoes, tossed in olive oil and seasoned with simple pantry spices like garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. These golden brown potato wedges cook up with a fluffy inside and crispy outside. Try this healthier alternative to french fries as easy side dish, snack, or appetizer!
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
- water and ice optional
Instructions
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Wash potatoes. Cut each in half lengthwise, then into quarters for a total of 16 wedges. (If you have larger potatoes you may need to cut them down further.)
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In large bowl, add potato wedges. Pour cold water and ice over top so they are completely submerged. Let soak 30 minutes. (This step is optional.)
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Preheat air fryer at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
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Dry potato wedges.
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Add potatoes to large ziploc bag. Pour in olive oil and seasonings. Seal bag and shake to fully coat.
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Add potato wedges to preheated air fryer, skin side up in a single layer.
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Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown and tender, checking on them half way through to move them away from each other for even browning (if necessary)
Recipe Notes
Letting the potatoes soak in ice water will make them crispier, but it is not necessary for a great tasting potato wedge in the air fryer. If you are short on time you can skip this step.
If you have a basket style air fryer, it not necessary to shake them up or flip them over if you put them skin side up. They may however lean against each other so it is best to move them away from each other half way through cooking. (They will shrink a bit while cooking.)