15 minutes is all you need to make the best air fryer potato wedges. Lightly seasoned with salt & olive oil they're baked to perfection in the easiest way possible - and a great healthier alternative.
I fell in love with my air fryer the moment I tried it for the first time - and since then, these potato wedges are on my table several times per week. Try them, I think you'll agree they are some of the best (and easisest!) potato wedges you've ever had.
Why you will love this recipe
- It's so easy - just season, fry, and shake a few times
- It's quick - perfect potato wedges in just 15 minutes
- They're perfectly baked - just-done inside and a slightly crispy outside
- So delicious with just salt & olive oil
- A healthier choice as you just need a small amount of olive oil, and a lot of it drips off while frying
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Firm potatoes work best for this recipe. The recipe assumes medium-sized potatoes but you can use any size - just adjust the amount of seasoning accordingly, and add an extra 3-5 minutes if your wedges are larger.
- Salt - any type will do, but use fine salt for the most even seasoning
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of vegetable oil, or skipped entirely. If you skip it, I recommend spraying or brushing the air fryer basket with just a tiny bit of oil before frying.
How to make them
- Start by cutting each potato in 6-8 wedges
- Place the wedges in a bowl
- Season with salt and olive oil, and mix
- Place the wedges in your air fryer basket
- Air fry for 15 minutes, removing the basket and shaking it to mix the potatoes around every 5 minutes
- After 15 minutes, shake one last time, and serve!
Tips & tricks
- Add more seasonings as you like - paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin are all versions I've tried and enjoyed. A squeeze of lemon is also a nice twist!
- Fry in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. This recipe with 4 servings fits perfectly in my small air fryer basket, but in multiple layers.
- For crispier potatoes fry in just one layer
- For a similar version that's even crispier - check out my Air Fryer Steak Fries
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes for an even fry
Recipe FAQ
An air fryer is actually a small convection oven, which uses hot air to "fry" your food. Since you're cooking your food in a basket the hot air can circulate around and through it which is why I prefer it to a regular convection oven.
Yes, they're healthier than many alternatives like deep fried or oven baked potatoes, as you need just a little bit of oil to cook them. A lot of that oil also runs off through the basket while frying.
You don't have to use grease in an air fryer, but to get that nice golden exterior I do recommend it. However, you can achieve this with just a little bit of oil sprayed or brushed onto the basket.
Please check the instructions for your specific air fryer model as recommendations can vary between models.
Quick & easy sauces to dip in
Want to dip them in something? These are my favorite dipping sauces:
- 2-minute Gluten Free BBQ Sauce
- 5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce
- Whipped Feta Cheese with Basil
- Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing
- Chipotle Ranch Dressing
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Recipe
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Print RateIngredients
- 6 medium-sized potatoes each cut in 6-8 wedges
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer by running it at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place potato wedges in a bowl and season with salt and olive oil, then mix well.6 medium-sized potatoes, 1 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt
- Place your potato wedges wedges in the air fryer basket and place it in your air fryer. Fry at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes, then take out the basket and shake it to mix. Repeat twice, until you've fried them for 15 minute total. Test to make sure they're done - if not, fry for 3-5 minutes more. Then serve immediately!
Oven Instructions
- Preheat your oven for 440°F (225°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Place potato wedges in a bowl and season with salt and olive oil, then mix well.
- Place the wedges on the parchment paper, with the skin-side down. Bake in the middle of the oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden on the outside and soft on the inside. Mix once after 15 minutes.
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Firm potatoes work best for this recipe. The recipe assumes medium-sized potatoes but you can use any size - just adjust the amount of seasoning accordingly, and add an extra 3-5 minutes if your wedges are larger.
- Salt - any type will do, but use fine salt for the most even seasoning
- Olive oil can be swapped for another type of vegetable oil, or skipped entirely. If you skip it, I recommend spraying or brushing the air fryer basket with just a tiny bit of oil before frying.
Tips & tricks
- Add more seasonings as you like - paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin are all versions I've tried and enjoyed. A squeeze of lemon is also a nice twist!
- Fry in batches depending on the size of your air fryer basket. This recipe with 4 servings fits perfectly in my small air fryer basket, but in multiple layers.
- For crispier potatoes fry in just one layer
- Shake the basket every 5 minutes for an even fry
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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