Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Printable)
Golden crispy potato wedges made in the air fryer. Fluffy inside, perfect healthier side dish ready in 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 medium russet potatoes
→ Oils & Fats
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Spices
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnishes
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato into 8 wedges of equal size for even cooking.
02 - Place potato wedges in a large bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss vigorously until all wedges are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
04 - Place seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap. Cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation.
05 - Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Continue until wedges reach golden brown color and desired crispiness.
06 - Transfer hot wedges to serving dish. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauce.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you restaurant quality crunch without the guilt or mess of deep frying
- They come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you already have in your pantry
- The seasoning blend hits every savory note and pairs with practically any main dish
02 -
- Soaking cut wedges in cold water removes excess starch and dramatically improves the final texture
- Shaking the basket halfway through is nonnegotiable for even cooking and uniform crisping
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- A light coating of cooking spray halfway through cooking enhances the crunch without adding extra oil
- Cut your wedges uniformly so smaller pieces don't burn while larger ones finish cooking