These ultra crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges are made with just a few simple ingredients and turn out perfectly every time! Golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Love potatoes as much as I do? Try these Air Fryer Potatoes, Air Fryer Baked Potato, and Air Fryer French Fries.
Table of Contents
- Why we love these Air-Fried Potato Wedges:
- What people are saying:
- Ingredients for these easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges:
- Seasoning Variations
- How to make crispy Potato Wedges in the air fryer:
- Recipe Tip
- Should I peel my potatoes when making potato wedges?
- Do I have to soak my potatoes before air frying?
- Serving suggestions:
- More air fryer recipes we love!
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe
The Air Fryer is our favorite way to get food that is perfectly golden and crispy on the outside without drying out the inside, and — I promise you — these Air Fryer Potato Wedges are perfection.
The air fryer circulates hot air all around the potatoes, resulting in a crispy texture without deep frying! Plus, you need much less oil than French fries, so they’re lower in fat.
Simply seasoned, they are great paired with your favorite dipping sauce as an appetizer or a versatile side dish.
Why we love these Air-Fried Potato Wedges:
- Minimal prep: No need to peel the potatoes—just cut, soak, and season.
- Crispy yet light: The air fryer gives you that crispy texture without all the oil, making them a healthier snack or side.
- Customizable: Add as much garlic, spice, or seasoning as you like to make these wedges your own!
What people are saying:
“We just made this recipe with small gold potatoes (we are on a camping trip and that is what we had) , they turned out great. I will try the russet potatoes at a later date.” Doug
Ingredients for these easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges:
- Russet potatoes: Russet potatoes are the most common potatoes for baking and work great for air frying as well. You can use any other kind of potato for this recipe, but you may have to adjust the cook time slightly.
- Canola oil: Canola oil has a neutral flavor and high smoke point, which makes it the perfect oil for air frying. Aerosol nonstick sprays are not recommended for the air fryer, and tossing the potatoes in oil before seasoning is a great way to get an even coat.
- Seasoning salt: Seasoning salt is kind of a one-shot wonder around here. It includes many different spices and seasonings that we would normally combine to season potato wedges, so if you’ve got it, use it!
- Garlic powder: Most seasoning salts include garlic powder but I like to add a little bit extra!
Seasoning Variations
Garlic Parmesan: Skip the seasoning salt and opt for garlic powder, salt, and pepper. When the wedges come out, sprinkle them with freshly grated Parmesan cheese!
No seasoning salt: No seasoning salt? Mix up a combination of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to make your own. You can also use any pre-mixed seasoning blend you like! The options are endless.
How to make crispy Potato Wedges in the air fryer:
Cooking these potato wedges in the air fryer is a breeze! For the full list of recipe instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.
- Cut the the potatoes in half lengthwise.
- Cut the potatoes in half again to make quarters.
- Cut each quarter into 3-4 wedges. They should be the same thickness for even cooking!
- Soak the wedges in cold water. Drain the water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Drizzle with oil, sprinkle with seasoning salt and garlic powder, and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the seasoned potato wedges in the air fryer basket and cook until golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through.
Recipe Tip
Place potatoes in the air fryer in a single layer for even cooking! If the air fryer basket is too crowded, some parts of the wedges may be overcooked or undercooked. You may have to do a few batches!
Should I peel my potatoes when making potato wedges?
You can, but I don’t! I prefer not to peek at my potatoes because that skin gets so perfectly crispy in the air fryer!
If your potatoes are not as fresh and are a little on the wrinkly side, you can peel them.
Do I have to soak my potatoes before air frying?
Yes and no.
Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water before air frying removes the excess starch on the outside of the potato, providing maximum crispiness!
You can skip this extra step if your family needs dinner like now. But keep in mind that you will have better results if you take the extra 30 minutes!
Serving suggestions:
Serve these homemade potato wedges with Air Fryer Chicken Tenders or the Best Oven Fried Chicken and your favorite dipping sauce like Spicy Mayo or Homemade BBQ Sauce!
More air fryer recipes we love!
- JUICY Air Fryer Chicken Breast — our favorite way to do chicken breast!
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs — with crispy skin and juicy meat, these Air Fryer Chicken Legs are incredibly delicious!
- Air Fryer Meatballs — the juiciest meatballs you’ve ever had, cooked in 7 minutes!
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Wash potatoes well and cut into wedges (see post above for step by step photos).
- Place potato wedges in a large bowl and fill with very cold water. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. If you want to leave them longer, simply place the bowl in the fridge and let soak for several hours.
- Drain potato wedges and dry well on a clean kitchen towel.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Place potato wedges in dry bowl, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with seasoning salt and garlic powder. Toss to coat.
- Place potatoes in air fryer basket and cook for 15-20 minutes, opening to stir and flip potatoes once or twice through the cook time. *NOTE: a single layer is best but not necessary. If you only have a single layer of potatoes, they may cook more quickly so keep an eye on them. The more full your basket is, the longer it will take to cook. Be gentle when you stir and don't do it too often as the wedges can break and crumble.
- Cook to desired crispiness and serve.
Nutrition Information
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marlene barber says
just got air fryer so lookinf foe rec. for 3 people
Ashley Fehr says
Most recipes can be cooked for 3 people by adding a bit more or less 🙂
Doug says
We just made this recipe with small gold potatoes (we are on a camping trip and that is what we had) , they turned out great. I will try the russet potatoes at a later date.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so glad!