Alright, potato enthusiasts and air fryer aficionados, buckle up – we’re about to embark on a crispy, golden journey to potato perfection! Today, we’re diving into the world of Air Fryer Potato Wedges. Forget about deep-frying dilemmas and say hello to a healthier, fuss-free way to achieve that delightful crunch we all crave. So, preheat those air fryers and let’s turn humble spuds into glorious wedges that’ll have you reaching for seconds.

Ingredients for the best air fried potato wedges

You will need:

• Large baking potato. I find that one per person makes a good serving.
• Small amount of cooking oil, or low calorie oil spray
• Seasoning: salt, pepper, smoked paprika, mixed herbs

How to make roast potato wedges in an air fryer

Wash the potato, but don’t peel it. Slice it in half lengthwise.

Chop each half into four wedges.

Place the potatoes in a large bowl of cold water. Leave aside for at least 20 minutes.

If you’re not in a rush, after 20 minutes have passed remove the water, rinse the potato wedges and put in a bowl of clean cold water for 20 minutes again.

Drain the potato wedges, then dry them thoroughly with a kitchen towel.

Place the dry potato wedges in a bowl. Add a small dash of cooking oil of your choice, or a few sprays of low calorie oil if you want to keep your potato wedges low fat. Don’t skip the oil entirely – it will help evenly distribute the seasoning and make it stick to the potatoes. It will also help crisp up the skin.

Add seasoning. I like to use smoked paprika, mixed herbs, and the good old salt and pepper. Toss the potatoes in a bowl until the seasoning is evenly distributed.

Place the potato wedges in the air fryer. Ideally, try to spread them apart so that no two wedges touch sides. Otherwise, the skin won’t crisp up. Set your air fryer to 190°C and 13 minutes. May the baking begin!

After the 13 minutes, turn each wedge over. Continue air frying the potato wedges for another 12 minutes, also in 190°C.

What’s the best air fryer to make potato wedges?

Ideally, you want the potato wedges to be evenly spread in the air fryer, in one layer, with free space between each potato. For that reason, a larger air fryer will work best. I use the Russell Hobbs Satisfry Air & Grill Multi Cooker. I’m not sponsored to say that, but it’s my absolute favourite kitchen appliance!

How to store air fried potato wedges

If you end up with any leftover potato wedges (I doubt you will, they are too good!) you can store them in the fridge for a couple of days and reheat in the air fryer for a few minutes before eating. However, they won’t be anywhere as good as they are freshly baked, and I wouldn’t recommend batch cooking these potato wedges in advance.

Can you make these potato wedges in the oven instead?

It’s more tricky to achieve the nice, crispy skin in the oven than it is in an air fryer. I haven’t tried recreating this recipe in an oven. However, if you want to make some delicious, healthy oven baked potato wedges, check out this recipe instead: Healthy Oven Baked Chips – Potato Wedges.

Bon Appetit!

There you have it, my fellow potato pals – a simple yet spectacular recipe for Air Fryer Potato Wedges. The golden, crispy exterior paired with that fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth interior is a match made in potato heaven. Whether you’re serving these as a side dish, a snack, or even the star of the show, these wedges are guaranteed to steal the spotlight. So, grab your spuds, fire up the air fryer, and get ready to elevate your potato game to a whole new level. Happy air frying, and may your wedges always be golden and glorious!

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