Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Printable)
Golden crispy potato wedges cooked in air fryer. Fluffy inside, crunchy outside. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You’ll 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 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Garnishes (optional)
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How-To Steps:
01 - Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato into 8 uniform wedges.
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.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Place seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
05 - Air fry for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking. Wedges are done when golden brown and crispy.
06 - Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The air fryer gives you restaurant quality crispiness with a fraction of the oil
- These come together faster than delivery and taste infinitely better
02 -
- Soaking cut wedges in cold water for 30 minutes removes excess starch for next level crispiness
- Crowding the basket creates steam instead of crispiness, so cook in batches if needed
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- Preheating your air fryer makes a noticeable difference in final texture
- Letting wedges cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes keeps them crispier longer