Description
You can make restaurant-style potato wedges right in your air fryer! This recipe delivers that perfect contrast: incredibly crispy on the outside and wonderfully fluffy on the inside. It is a quick, easy side dish or snack that uses simple pantry staples for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes well. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 even wedges.
- Place the potato wedges in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch and helps them crisp up.
- Drain the soaked wedges completely and pat them very dry using paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Drying them thoroughly is key for crispiness.
- In the same bowl, toss the dry wedges with the olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a small separate bowl, mix together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the oiled wedges and toss again until every wedge is evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which prevents crisping.
- Air fry for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through the cooking time, until they are golden brown and crunchy.
- Serve your crispy air fryer potato wedges immediately as a healthy potato fries alternative or side dish for dinner.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked wedges with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to your seasoning blend.
- Do not skip drying the potatoes after soaking; moisture is the enemy of crispiness in the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 37
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0