Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Name: Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon pepper; Fresh parsley, (chopped (for garnish))

These savory, crispy, and tender homemade air fryer potato wedges make a perfect side dish or appetizer that everybody can enjoy at home in just 15 minutes.

Jump to Recipe

Table of Contents

Air Fryer Potato Wedges Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
More Recipes You’ll Love
JUMP TO RECIPE
Even More Recipes You’ll Love

Crispy air fryer potato wedges are an easy and delicious way to make a tasty side dish. They are savory, crunchy, and full of flavor, and with only a few ingredients and about 15 minutes, you can make a perfect treat for any occasion.

Close up shot of Air Fryer Potato Wedges in a basket.

Air Fryer Potato Wedges Ingredients

Air Fryer Potato Wedges raw ingredients that are labeled

Easy air fryer potato wedges have a crispy texture on the outside and are fluffy on the inside.

They’re lightly seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, giving them a savory flavor that pairs well with any type of dish.

Best of all, they retain their crunchy texture even when reheated! Air fryer potato wedges are sure to be a hit at your next dinner party or family gathering.

You’ll need:

4 medium-sized potatoes
2 tablespoons of oil
1 teaspoon of salt
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of paprika
½ teaspoon of black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Substitutions And Additions

SPICY: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder to the seasoning mixture to give your potato wedges a spicy kick.

CHEESY: Top your air fryer wedges with shredded cheddar or parmesan cheese during the last few minutes of cooking, and let the cheese melt and become crispy.

HERBS: Add fresh or dried herbs, such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano, to the seasoned potato wedges to add more of an earthy flavor.

SMOKY: Use smoked paprika instead of regular paprika in this potato wedges in air fryer recipe to give your potato wedges a deeper and smokier flavor.

SEASONING: If you don’t have all the seasonings listed in the recipe, salt and pepper on their own are always a good combination. You can substitute the seasonings with your favorite herbs and spices by trying some of the combinations above.

OIL: Vegetable oil, olive oil, avocado oil, and canola oil are all great choices for coating the wedges in this recipe.

How To Make This Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe

Air frying makes preparing these potato wedges quick and easy at the end of a long day. Follow our step-by-step instructions below to whip up a batch in no time.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.

STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

STEP TWO: Cut potatoes into wedges, about 1 inch thick. To do this, cut the potato in half with a sharp knife. Then put the cut side down and cut each half in half again. Turn the slices over and cut each piece in half again, creating a wedge. You should get eight wedges per potato.

PRO TIP:

When you’re cutting your potato wedges, try to make them as similar in size as possible so they cook fully and evenly.

potatoes cut into wedges on a cutting board

STEP THREE (OPTIONAL): If you have time, you can put the potato wedges into a large bowl of cold water. This will draw out some of the excess starch and can give you slightly crispier potato wedges.

You don’t have to do this step; the wedges still turn out delicious either way.

PRO TIP:

Make sure you pat the potatoes dry after soaking them to remove excess moisture. If they’re too wet, they will steam rather than crisp up.

STEP FOUR: In a large mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with the oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Mix well.

Toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.

potatoes combined with oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper

STEP FIVE: Place the potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on your air fryer’s size, you may have to do them in batches.

STEP SIX: Depending on how big your wedges are, cook them for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.

STEP SEVEN: Once the potato wedges are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.

STEP EIGHT: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

How To Serve

Crispy potato wedges can be a great side dish or a meal by themselves. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce like hummus, tzatziki, ranch dressing, or guacamole.

If you don’t want to go the dip route, serve them our egg salad sandwich or grilled ham and cheese sandwich.

To make it a meal, pair air fryer potato wedges with a simple tomato cucumber salad and grilled chicken or grilled salmon.

We can help you out with even more air fryer recipes for potatoes. Check out our air fryer baked potato recipe and our not fried home fries.

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES

Lunch

Air Fryer Pizza

Hot Appetizers

Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe

Storage

Let’s have a look at a few tips to storing leftover potato wedges to enjoy later.

IN THE FRIDGE: If you have any leftover potato wedges, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat, simply pop them in the air fryer for a few minutes until they’re heated through and crispy again.

MAKE AHEAD & IN THE FREEZER: While these seasoned potato wedges are best served fresh, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.

Simply cook them in the air fryer as directed, let them cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

Thaw the potato wedges in the refrigerator overnight before cooking for the best results.

To reheat, place them in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 10 minutes or until they’re heated through and crispy again.

an overhead shot of Air Fryer Potato Wedges in an air fryer

These air fryer potato wedges make a perfect side dish or appetizer that everybody will love. Made with simple seasonings and ready in 15 minutes, they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make and freeze these homemade potato wedges ahead of time?

While these air-fried wedges are best served fresh, you can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later. Follow our directions above to do this.

Can I add other seasonings to these air-fried potato wedges?

Whatever seasonings and toppings you enjoy on potato wedges will work fine in this recipe.

What are the best potatoes to use for this recipe?

The best potatoes to use for this recipe are Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes. If you prefer to use a different type of potato, though, you certainly can.

More Recipes You’ll Love

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

No ratings yet

These savory, crispy, and tender homemade air fryer potato wedges make a perfect side dish or appetizer that everybody can enjoy at home in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Review Recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Cut the potatoes into wedges, about 1 inch thick. To do this, cut the potato in half. Then put the cut side down and cut each half in half again. Turn the slices over and cut each piece in half again, creating a wedge. You should get eight wedges per potato.
OPTIONAL STEP – if you have time, you can put the potato wedges into a large bowl of water. This will draw out some of the starch and can give you slightly crispier potato wedges. You don’t have to do this step; the wedges still turn out delicious either way.
In a mixing bowl, combine the potatoes with the oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Mix well. Toss to coat them evenly with the seasoning mixture.
Place the potato wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Depending on your air fryer’s size, you may have to do them in batches.
Depending on how big your wedges are, cook them for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Once the potato wedges are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.
When you’re cutting your potato wedges, try to make them as similar in size as possible so they cook fully and evenly.
Make sure you pat the potatoes dry after soaking them to remove excess moisture. If they’re too wet, they will steam rather than crisp up.

Nutrition

Have You Tried This Recipe?Follow me on Pinterest @spaceshipslb

Even More Recipes You’ll Love

More Dinner Recipes

More Chicken Dinner Recipes

More Dessert Recipes

More Cookies Recipes

More Cake Recipes

More Christmas Dessert Recipes

More Drink Recipes

Proudly Prepared by the Spaceships Kitchen

This recipe was developed, tested, cooked and photographed by the Spaceships Kitchen. From our dinner table to yours, we hope you think it's out of this world!

Stephanie Keeping Publisher
Layne Kangas Marketing
Rhadonda Sedgwick Creative Director
Thérèse Buchanan
Lexus Monroe Editorial Assistant

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Potato Wedges Ingredients

Substitutions And Additions

How To Make This Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe

How To Serve

Air Fryer Pizza

Air Fryer Chicken Wing Recipe

Storage

Frequently Asked Questions

More Recipes You’ll Love