Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Printer-friendly)
Golden crispy potato wedges made in the air fryer. Ready in 30 minutes with simple seasonings for a perfect side dish.
# 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
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# How To Make It:
01 - Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato into 8 wedges, ensuring uniform sizes for even cooking.
02 - Place potato wedges in a large mixing bowl. Add olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss vigorously until all wedges are evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes before cooking.
04 - Arrange seasoned potato wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary to maintain proper air circulation.
05 - Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking time. Remove when wedges are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
06 - Transfer hot wedges to a serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley if desired and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They satisfy your fried potato cravings without all the grease and guilt
- The air fryer creates restaurant worthy crispiness in under 20 minutes
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- Overcrowding the basket leads to soggy wedges instead of crispy ones
- Soaking cut potatoes in cold water removes excess starch for extra crunch
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- Pat the potatoes completely dry before seasoning for better crisping
- Let the air fryer preheat fully before adding the wedges