These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are so easy to make in the air fryer and the result is a potato with a satisfying crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
» You might also like these Pulled Pork Stuffed Potatoes or crispy Air Fryer Tilapia.
The air fryer is my new favorite thing. You can cook just about anything in under fifteen minutes. And potato wedges are one of those things.
I have always loved the crispy outside and soft insides of potato wedges. Served with this honey sriracha sauce or a side of honey mustard dressing, these have always been in my top 10 comfort foods. They are just as good as these crispy oven roasted potatoes that I always thought were the holy grail of potatoes.
But until we got an air fryer, it wasn’t easy to make crispy potato wedges at home without deep frying them. Now I use the air fryer to make them, and it’s so easy.
I’m obsessed and I think other people will be too after trying this recipe. Trust me, they turn out perfect.
Looking for a few other air fryer recipes to try? These jalapeno poppers are quick and easy and these pork belly bites are one of our favorite things!
Why Use an Air Fryer
An air fryer is an incredibly easy way to cook just about anything. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and hot air rapidly circulates all around the food, making the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil. You can cook anything you’d make in the oven.
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What You Need
Potatoes – Russet potatoes work really well. They have enough starch in them to get crispy and yet remain fluffy on the inside. You can experiment with other types, but these turn out the best.
Salt and pepper – Season with just salt & pepper, or use a seasoning salt. To really kick it up a notch, we like to use our homemade dry rub or homemade Cajun seasoning.
Cooking oil – For spraying the basket and potato wedges. It’s best to use pure oil such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil. Don’t use a non-stick cooking oil spray, as it has other additives that can disrupt the air fryer.
How to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges
We use russet potatoes. They have enough starch in them to get crispy and yet remain fluffy on the inside. You can experiment with other types, but these turn out the best.
Start out by washing the potatoes and patting them dry. Cut them into wedges. I cut each potato into sixths so they were thin and crunchy.
You can leave the peel on your potato. It adds texture and there’s no reasy to remove it. However, if you don’t like the peel, it’s perfectly fine to peel them too.
Season with just salt & pepper, or use a seasoning salt. To really kick it up a notch, we like to use our homemade dry rub or homemade Cajun seasoning.
Spray the potatoes with oil, and also spray the bottom of the air fryer basket to help prevent sticking. (Remember, don’t use a non-stick cooking spray! A reusable oil sprayer is the way to go!)
Place the potatoes in the basket, making sure not to crowd them so that they crisp on all sides. Air fry at 400° F for 7 minutes, flip them and then another 7 minutes at the same temperature.
Voila, beautifully crispy potato wedges waiting to be dipped in your favorite sauce. You might also like these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries or Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes and for more great potato recipes check out Easy Air Fryer Potato Recipes.
Tips For Making Potato Wedges in the Air Fryer
Many potato recipes, like french fries and hashbrowns, suggest soaking or rinsing the potatoes in water before baking, to reduce the amount of starch. We tried it both ways and found that the potatoes were just as crispy either way. Save yourself the extra step and skip right to air frying.
You can cut the potatoes into any thickness of wedge for this recipe but keep in mind that the times will change. If you cut the potato into quarters instead of 6th, the cook time will increase to 18 minutes total.
Likewise, if you cut the potatoes into cubes, which make a perfect popper size, they’ll cook in 10-12 minutes.
When spraying the potatoes and basket make sure to use pure oil such as avocado, canola, or vegetable oil. Don’t use a non-stick cooking oil spray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to soak the potatoes first?
Many potato recipes suggest soaking or rinsing the potatoes in water before baking, to reduce the amount of starch. We tried it both ways and found that the potatoes were just as crispy either way. Save yourself the extra step and skip right to air frying.
Why do my potato wedges seem soggy?
The main reason for soggy fries is moisture. It’s best to pat them dry with a towel or paper towel to remove excess moisture before cooking. If you don’t the oil traps the moisture in making them soggy.
Why don’t my potato wedges get crispy?
The best way to get a crispy fry is to spread them out in the basket so that there is room for the air to circulate around them. If there isn’t room for the air to circulate you end up steaming them rather than air frying. Spray the fries with a fine mist of oil to help them not stick to the basket but also get a crispy exterior. Flip them half way through cooking and apply another fine mist of oil. If they aren’t crispy enough add another minute or two to the cooking time.
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Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooking oil
Instructions
- Wash 1 pound of russet potatoes and cut into wedges.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spray basket lightly with cooking oil.
- Place wedges in air fryer basket making sure not to crowd them so air can circulate. Spray tops of potato wedges lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook at 400 degrees F for 7 minutes and then flip over and cook for 7 minutes more.
Equipment Needed
Notes
- Every air fryer is a bit different so make sure to check your manual for cooking times.
- You may need to adjust cooking times depending on the size of our potato wedges.
- You can peel or leave the peel on to the potato. It won’t affect it either way.
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Jillian Morris is the resident baker for A Food Lover’s Kitchen. She started baking when she was very little and found she had a great passion for it. She is a high-schooler in a small town in Oregon, where she enjoys music, writing, and baking in her spare time.
These look so delicious! My kids are going to love these!
The air fryer makes the best fries and thanks for the tip of not having to soak them! That’s a time saver!
I love cooking potato wedges in the air fryer because it gives them a crispy exterior! Plus, it’s so simple to prepare making them the perfect side to enjoy.
My potato loving family will LOVE these crispy and delicious potato wedges. They look so addictive – I can’t wait to try these. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.
This quickly became a favorite at my house! They are so tasty!
You say to peel the potatoes yet all the pictures show unpeeled potatoes. Like not peeling.
Yes, you’re right Chad. We actually leave the peels on our potatoes. We’ve tried them both ways though and have found that it’s down to personal preference. I like the peels on because it adds a bit of texture and crunch.