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Home Blog Cooking Method Air Fryer

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 03/31/21 Updated: 03/09/23
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Air fryer potato wedges are the perfect side – seasoned to perfection and made crispy, but still tender, in the air fryer. They’re quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love this easy side!

Air fryer potato wedges on a sheet pan next to a ramekin of ketchup

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • If you like seasoned fries, you’ll LOVE these seasoned air fryer potato wedges! The blend of paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper coat the thick wedges perfectly, for just the right amount of flavor in every bite.
  • Y’all know I love my air fryer because it gives you that delicious deep-fried feeling without the work and the calories of actually deep-frying food. The outsides of the potato wedges crisp up beautifully while the insides stay moist and tender. They don’t come out burnt or undercooked!
  • You’re totally in control of the types and amounts of seasoning you use for your potato wedges! Cut back on the paprika, dial up the salt, or make up a different blend completely. This method will work no matter how you season your wedges.

Key Ingredients for Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Russet Potatoes – So I’m recommending russet potatoes specifically because they just become that classic, perfect, quintessential potato wedge. They’re starchier than other potatoes, which means they crisp up perfectly, but they also give you that incredible tender filling. Red potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes have a smoother, waxier texture inside. They’re good, and they’ll work if you want to use them, but they won’t have that potato wedges feeling.

Serving Suggestions

The seasoning on these wedges is so great, you may not even want a condiment or dipping sauce with yours. If you’re one of those people who just can’t have fries or potato wedges without something to dip them in (guilty!) then you can use any store-bought condiments, or you can make your own! I recommend…

  • Ranch Dressing (“Dump Ranch,” Paleo, Dairy-Free)
  • Buffalo Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe
  • Ketchup Recipe (No Dates, Paleo, Vegan)
  • Buffalo Ranch

Chef’s Tips

  • Cut the potatoes into even, equal-sized wedges. If you don’t, they’ll cook unevenly, with the smaller wedges ending up overdone and the larger wedges underdone.
  • What’s the easiest way to cut whole russet potatoes into wedges? Glad you asked! The easiest way is to take a whole potato and cut it in half lengthwise. That gives you one potato cut into 2 long halves. Place the potato halves cut-side down, so you’re looking at the potato skin, then cut them in half lengthwise again. Now you should have one potato cut into 4 long quarters. Flip the 4 quarters of the potato cut-side up, then cut them in half lengthwise, down the center. Now you have 8 wedges from one potato! Make sure to use a large, sharp knife and a cutting board that won’t slip around.
  • Always, always remember to place your air fryer potato wedges in the air fryer basket in one even layer with space between each wedge. Overcrowding or overlapping means the wedges won’t cook evenly because the air can’t circulate like it needs to. If you have a smaller air fryer, you’ll probably need to cook your wedges in batches.
Air fryer potato wedges on a baking sheet

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  • Pizza Rolls in the Air Fryer
  • Air Fryer French Fries (Fast Food Style)
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  • Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings in Buffalo Sauce
  • Perfectly Cooked Sausage in the Air Fryer

Hey – you’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok, and Facebook, too!

Air fryer potato wedges on a sheet pan next to a ramekin of ketchup
5 from 6 votes

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:15 minutes minutes
Total:25 minutes minutes
Air fryer potato wedges are the perfect side – seasoned to perfection and made crispy, but still tender, in the air fryer. They're quick and easy to make, and the whole family will love this easy side!
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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes about 4 large potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • condiment(s) of choice for serving

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Sealable plastic bag (gallon-sized)
  • Tongs

Instructions 

  • Cut potatoes into equal sized wedges, approximately 8 wedges per potato. See Notes for tips on cutting potatoes.
  • Add wedges and olive oil to plastic bag. Seal bag and flip over multiple times to fully coat wedges in oil.
    Raw potato wedges and olive oil in a plastic bag
  • Add seasonings to bag with potatoes, then reseal and flip over multiples times to fully coat wedges in seasoning.
    Wedges and seasonings in plastic bag
  • Preheat air fryer to 390° Fahrenheit. Once preheated, remove wedges from bag and place in air fryer basket in one single layer. Cook 10 minutes, then remove basket and shake potatoes once. Return to air fryer and cook additional 5 minutes.
  • Use tongs to remove wedges from air fryer basket, then serve with condiment of choice.

Notes

  • Cutting Potatoes: The easiest way to cut the potatoes into wedges is to take a whole potato and cut it in half lengthwise. Place the potato halves cut-side down, then cut them in half lengthwise again. Flip the 4 quarters of the potato cut-side up, then cut lengthwise down the center. Now you have 8 wedges from one potato!
  • You can enjoy these potato wedges on their own or with your favorite condiments, store-bought or homemade.
    • For paleo ranch dressing, check out my recipe for Dump Ranch!
    • For paleo ketchup, check out my Whole30 Ketchup Recipe!
    • For paleo BBQ sauce, check out my Whole30 BBQ Sauce recipe!
    • For a spicy condiment, check out my Buffalo Sauce recipe!
    • For cheesy potato wedges, check out my recipe for a copycat Taco Bell Nacho Cheese Sauce!
 
Recipe yields approximately 32 potato wedges, or 8 servings of 4 wedges. Nutritional values shown reflect information for 1 serving, not including condiments. Macros may vary slightly depending on the specific ingredients used.
I used a Chefman air fryer with basket for this recipe. If you use an air fryer with racks, instead of removing the basket and shaking the wedges, rotate the racks after the first 10 minutes.
As with all appliances, cook times and temperatures will vary slightly from one air fryer to another. Keep an eye on your wedges, especially the first time you make them, and adjust as needed. Smaller, thinner wedges likely won’t need to cook as long as larger, thicker wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4wedges, Calories: 124kcal, Carbohydrates: 21g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 152mg, Potassium: 489mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 187IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 19g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Hailie says

    Posted on 4/24/23 at 8:39 pm

    Perfectly crisp on the outside! Will be a air fryer repeat for sure!5 stars

    Reply
    • Jessica | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 5/1/23 at 1:23 pm

      So glad you loved the wedges! Thanks for sharing, Hailie!

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    Posted on 3/11/23 at 5:32 pm

    Have made these three times so far. Only change I’ve made is I add paprika. Love these!! Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and full of flavor.5 stars

    Reply
    • Jessica | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 3/13/23 at 11:19 am

      Paprika is a perfect addition! So glad you’ve come back to this recipe- we love it too! Thanks for sharing, Mary. 😊

      Reply
  3. Sonya C. says

    Posted on 1/25/23 at 8:22 pm

    Awesome recipe! The fries are very flavorful. I have an air fryer function on my oven range so trying to find recipes that I can use. I’m a newbie to air frying food, but trying to eat a little healthier. Thank you for the recipe. I will definitely add it to my recipe rotation.5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/26/23 at 4:58 pm

      So glad you enjoyed, Sonya! Thanks so much for the review!

      Reply
  4. Angela Jolliff says

    Posted on 1/10/23 at 4:49 pm

    These wedges were a huge hit!!! So flavorful and crispy! Definitely making again!!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/11/23 at 9:39 am

      Yay, so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for the review, Angela!

      Reply
  5. Ty says

    Posted on 11/9/22 at 7:29 pm

    Loved them!! Perfect seasonings, excellent directions on how to cut and cooked to perfection! Thank you!

    Wish you had a place to share pictures! 😍5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/10/22 at 9:37 am

      Love to hear it, Ty! Thanks so much for your review! If you utilize social media, feel free to share and tag us there to see! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Chris says

    Posted on 10/10/22 at 11:06 pm

    Really tasty and really easy. So many variations that could be done. I used my fresh dug potatoes. What a treat.5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 10/16/22 at 12:48 am

      Thanks, Chris! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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