Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Air Fryer Potato Wedges are crispy seasoned potatoes, a perfect side dish for vegan black bean burgers or any meal. If you’re looking for a healthy option for french fries, these seasoned air-fried potato wedges are made with minimal oil. Besides, you’ll love how the air fryer makes fries nice and crispy on the outside, with a tender inside.

Air fryer potato wedges on a plate with a bowl of ketchup and a blue kitchen towel behind it.

I like to serve fries with ketchup, vegan aioli, or vegan ranch dressing on the side.

Crispy potatoes have been a favorite food of mine for a long time, but I’ve always struggled with the grease. Having suffered from IBS, I’ve learned that super-oily foods are not good for me.

How do you square these two realities: you love french fries, but don’t love how they make you feel? Cooking potato wedges in the air fryer!

My air fryer saved the day. In fact, realizing I could cook potato wedges in an air fryer was a game-changer. Now I get deliciously crispy air fried potatoes… without all that grease and oil. That’s a win in my book!

Four potatoes have been picked with a fork, covered with oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper. They are sitting on a cutting board.

What Potatoes are Best for Potato Wedges?

Russet potatoes are a preferred choice for French fries and wedges because of their starchy, firm texture and low moisture content. This means they’ll create fries that are light and fluffy with a crispy crust (when prepared correctly). Red potatoes and Yukon Gold have a higher moisture content that can yield dense fries that sink in after they’re cooked.

Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need for this recipe, including substitution ideas:

  • Potatoes — I recommend russet potatoes to get the best texture.
  • Olive oil — You can substitute canola oil.
  • Seasonings — I make a seasoning mix made from chili powder, paprika, dried sage, and dried dill.
  • Salt & Pepper — Add salt and pepper to taste.

Note: Always read the instructions for your air fryer to make sure you use it effectively.

Quick Fix Tip

Cut your potato wedges the day before and soak them in water overnight. This extra soaking time removes even more of the starches and makes for even crispier fries in addition to making your work easier on meal day.

How to Serve Potato Wedges

Of course, the best way to serve air fried potato wedges is with ketchup. Here are some other favorite dipping sauces:

What Makes This Recipe Shine?

  • Soaking the cut potatoes in cold water helps remove surface-level starches, creating a crispy crust
  • Adding seasoning creates interesting, cooked-in flavors and a golden-brown exterior to these potatoes, making them look as delicious as they taste
  • Cooking potatoes in the air fryer is a fast and healthy way to enjoy your favorite side dishes

What to Serve with Potato Wedges

Here are some great vegan dishes that pair perfectly with this potato wedges air fryer recipe:

Are Air-Fried Potatoes Healthy?

Air-fried potatoes are made with minimal oil which makes them healthier than the standard deep-fried french fries.

Are Wedges the Best Shape for French Fries?

Potato Wedges really are the best shape for getting crispy fries. Why? Because there are only three sides to worry about — not four like most four-sided fries. If you cut your fries into elongated cubes (like the shape of many fries), it’s harder and more time-consuming to brown and crisp them on all the sides.

Here’s something else I love about this recipe. Potatoes make a perfect vegan side dish for just about any recipe.

For example, you can fix vegan scalloped potatoes, vegan mashed potatoes, or even these vegan baked potatoes with just about anything. There are so many vegan potato recipes that can be made fast and family-friendly, too!

More Air Fryer Recipes

Do you love these air fryer potato wedges? Be sure to make some more air fryer recipes like these Air Fryer Chickpeas and Air Fryer Falafel. Here are more delicious air fryer recipes to try:

A hand holds a potato wedge dipping it in a bowl of ketchup on a plate with more fried potatoes.
A plate holds several crispy air fryer potato wedges next to a bowl of ketchup.

Potato Wedges Air Fryer Recipe

Make these tender, yet crispy air fryer potato wedges for your veggie burger nights. Air Fryer potatoes are healthier because they're not fried in lots of oil!
5 from 2 votes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 21 minutes
Soaking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes washed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat your air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
  • Cut one of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Place cut-side down. Cut each half lengthwise to end arrive at 4 large wedges. Next, cut each wedge in quarters lengthwise, resulting in 16 wedges. Repeat with the second potato (or however many potatoes you want to cook).
    Cut up russet potatoes on a cutting board with a knife.
  • Transfer the potato wedges to a bowl and add enough water to immerse the potatoes. Soak the potatoes for 10 minutes. Then drain the potatoes in a colander and use a kitchen towel or paper towels to dry off the potatoes.
    Potato wedges in a bowl of water, soaking before being cooked.
  • Transfer patted dry potato wedges to a plate and drizzle olive oil over the top. Use your fingers to make sure each potato slice is coated in oil.
    A hand holds a small bowl of oil, drizzling it over cut potatoes.
  • Combine chili powder, paprika, sage, and dill in a bowl. Sprinkle the spices over oiled potato wedges. Toss to coat.
    A hand holds a small bowl of spices, pouring it over potatoes wedges on a plate.
  • Transfer oiled/seasoned potatoes to air fryer basket. Cook potatoes for 20 minutes, removing the basket and using tongs to "stir" the potatoes so they're even cooked about halfway through. Cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes if necessary.
    Season potato wedges are in an air fryer basket.
  • After the potatoes are done, remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a serving dish (or plates), and season with salt and pepper. 

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Notes

The air fryer helps create crispy potato wedges with minimal oil. Add additional oil if you prefer.
Note: Always read the instructions for your air fryer to make sure you use it effectively.
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 937IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator and should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Enjoy!

One Response to Air Fryer Potato Wedges

  1. Avatar thumbnail image for MarlyMarly Reply

    5 stars
    As the recipe author I’m pleased to say these air fryer potato wedges are delicious, crispy, and great for a plant-based diet!

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