The Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges: Perfect Fluffy Interior in 25 Minutes
Make restaurant-style potato wedges in your air fryer that are shatteringly crispy on the outside and perfectly tender inside. This quick recipe uses a simple soaking trick for guaranteed crunch.
- Prep Time: 35 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Total Time: 57 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Wash the potatoes well. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 equal wedges. Do not peel the potatoes.
- Place the cut potato wedges into a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Let the potatoes soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch and helps achieve crispiness.
- Drain the soaked potatoes completely. Spread them out on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them very dry. Moisture prevents crisping.
- In the same bowl, toss the dry wedges with olive oil until lightly coated.
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and dried oregano to create your seasoning blend.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the oiled wedges and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary; do not overcrowd the basket.
- Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through the cooking time.
- Check for doneness; the wedges should be deep golden brown and crispy. If they are not crisp enough, cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve immediately as a game day side or snack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toss the cooked wedges with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese immediately after removing them from the air fryer.
- If you prefer a ranch flavor, substitute 1/2 teaspoon of the dried oregano with 1 teaspoon of dry ranch seasoning mix.
- Ensure your potatoes are completely dry before oiling and seasoning for the best crispy results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0