Air Fryer Potato Wedges – Perfect for a delicious dinner side dish. We love our Air Fryer for tasty side dishes and use it often. Follow along and we will show you how to air fry potato wedges.
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Air Fryer Potato Wedges
This air fryer potato wedge recipe makes up the crispiest, tastiest potato wedges you’ll ever eat. Hands down! These thick chunky savory potatoes are the perfect side dish to any meal. Thanks to the air fryer they come out nice and crispy, not greasy.
We like to serve these potato wedges alongside chicken or hamburgers, but they go well with anything. They also make a great mid-day snack. Or serve them as an appetizer with a dipping sauce at your next dinner party and your guests will be well-fed until the meal is served.
This potato wedge recipe is also versatile so you can easily change up the spices to your liking. Want them spicier, add cayenne, less spicy go easy on the paprika. Looking for just plain potato wedges, just season them with salt.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Potato Wedges
This recipe for air fryer potato wedges is hands down the best air fryer potato recipe you’ll come across. Nothing can beat the way the air fryer cooks these wedges to perfection. Nice and crispy on the outside with a soft flaky middle. No grease at all! How amazing is that?
The recipe delivers the ultimate potato wedge. Not to mention this seasoning of salt, paprika, coriander, and pepper really takes the taste to another level. I bet your gang will absolutely love them too. You couldn’t ask for a more perfect potato.
Though we have come to know and love our French fries with ketchup you can serve these potato wedges with any number of different sauces. I especially like a spicy chipotle mayonnaise dip, but I know others enjoy something sweeter like barbeque sauce. Whichever dip you choose these wedges will taste great.
Recipe Ingredients for Potato Wedges
Prep time – 10 minutes
Cook time – 25 minutes
Servings – 4
Potatoes – I used 6 Yukon gold potatoes. While any potato will work to make wedges, I like Yukon or Russet potatoes best.
Olive Oil – I used extra virgin olive to make these wedges.
Salt – All potatoes need salt! Just a touch to bring out the flavor. I like to cook with sea salt but table salt also works.
Paprika – Paprika adds a nice flavor and color to these potato wedges.
Granulated Garlic – Granulated garlic adds a nice flavor to the seasoning.
Ground Coriander – Ground coriander rounds out the flavor profile for these potato wedges.
Helpful Tools to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges
- Air fryer
- Measuring cups and spoons
How To Make Potato Wedges
Step 1. Wash and peel the potatoes and then cut them into wedges.
Step 2. Transfer the cut potatoes to salted boiling water, and boil for 7 minutes.
Step 3. After the potatoes are finished boiling, drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
Step 4. Add all the spices and olive oil to the bowl.
Step 5. Cover the bowl with a lid and gently shake the bowl so the potatoes get evenly coated with the oil and spices. Or stir the bowl with a big spoon to ensure the potatoes are well-oiled and seasoned.
Step 6. Transfer the potato wedges to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Bake at 360F for 15 minutes.
Step 7. In 15 minutes, you will get a completely cooked potato, very tender with a soft inside and crispy outside.
Step 8.Transfer the potatoes to a plate and serve with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
Variations
- Change up the potatoes or use a combination of different potatoes.
- Modify the seasonings. You can easily add some Cajun spice, garlic, or a sprinkle of cheese to modify the flavor of these wedges.
Tips & Tricks
- Don’t skip the boiling of the potatoes. This par cooking helps them get nice and crispy in the air fryer while still being soft in the middle.
- Cut your potatoes the same size so they cook at the same pace.
- Drain the potatoes very well after boiling, if they are still wet pat them dry.
How to Store Air Fryer Potato Wedges
These potato wedges will keep for a few days in the fridge. When reheating them you can place them back in the air fryer so they crisp up again.
You can also freeze the potato wedges for a few months in the freezer.
FAQs
What kind of potato is best for potato wedges?
There really is no right or wrong answer on this one. I prefer Yukon gold potatoes but you may prefer a different kind of potato. You’ll have to make them a few different times with different potatoes to see which ones you like the best.
We have also made wedges using sweet potatoes which is a nice change of pace from white potatoes.
Do I have to peel the potatoes before cooking them?
No, you don’t need to peel the potatoes. This is also a matter of personal preference.
Is boiling the potatoes necessary?
Yes, you should boil the potatoes before placing them in the air fryer. This par cooking cuts down on the time it takes to cook the potatoes through.
I don’t have any ground coriander, what else can I use?
If you don’t have any of the spices on hand, feel free to substitute them for those that you do have on hand.
Are potato wedges and Jojos the same thing?
In some states in the US potato wedges are known as jojos; Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Nebraska to name a few.
Yummy Side Dish for Dinner - Potato Wedges in Your Air Fryer
- 4-5 medium potatoes
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 3 tbsp olive oil
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Peel the potatoes, wash and cut into wedges.
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Transfer the potatoes to salted boiling water, cook for 7 minutes after boiling, then drain the water and transfer the potatoes to a bowl.
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Add all the spices and olive oil to the bowl.
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Cover the bowl with a lid and gently shake several times. This way, each piece of potato will be evenly coated with oil and spices.
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Transfer the potato wedges to the air fryer basket in a single layer. Bake at 360F for 15 minutes.
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In 15 minutes, you will get a completely cooked potato, very tender and soft inside, and crispy outside.
Calories in Air Fryer Potato Wedges
There are about 100 calories per serving
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