Description
Achieve restaurant-quality crispy potato wedges at home with your air fryer! Russet potatoes, olive oil, and a savory blend create this irresistible side. Full recipe & nutrition inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Thoroughly wash the potatoes and cut them lengthwise into even wedges (about 1/2 inch thick at the widest part). For extra crispiness, you can soak the cut wedges in a bowl of cold water for 15-30 minutes, then drain and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the dried potato wedges with olive oil until lightly coated. Add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder, tossing again until all wedges are evenly seasoned.
- Step 3: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes. Arrange the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd it. Cook in batches if necessary to allow for even crisping.
- Step 4: Air fry the potato wedges for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket or flipping the wedges with tongs halfway through the cooking time (around the 8-10 minute mark) to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Step 5: Continue to air fry until the wedges are golden brown, tender on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Serve immediately as a delicious side dish with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Keep any delicious leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple of days to enjoy later.
- To bring back their perfect crisp, pop leftover wedges into the air fryer at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, or warm them in a hot oven until delightful again.
- While fantastic with classic ketchup, elevate your serving game by pairing these crispy wedges with a creamy garlic aioli, a tangy ranch dip, or alongside your favorite grilled protein for a satisfying meal.
- For the absolute best crisp, remember two golden rules: ensure your wedges are bone-dry after soaking, and always give them plenty of space in the air fryer by cooking in batches – overcrowding is the enemy of crisp!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: food recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (6-8 wedges)
- Calories: 170
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1.5g