Air fryer potato wedges

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Using my air fryer is a fantastic way to cook a meal, fast, and prepare a variety of side dishes that are healthier than their standard recipes. I have a variety of popular air fryer recipes such as air fryer roast potatoes and air fryer chips, which I love and use regularly. The potato is such a versatile vegeable, and great as a side dish too. This air fryer potato wedges recipe is simple, easy and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients for air fryer potato wedges:

Serves 2 (increase quantities as required) 

400g Potatoes

Spray oil

Optional dressings (Coat before cooking) 

Garlic & parsley – mince together 2 garlic cloves, 15g butter (melted) & 1 teaspoon chopped parsley

Cajun seasoning (I buy this from Tesco)

Method for air fryer potato wedges:

Preheat your airfryer to 160C.

Wash potatoes, peel if desired.

Cut potatoes in half.

Then cut in to quarters.

Slice diagonally to make 3-4 wedges from each quarter.

Rinse in cold water.

Pat them dry on a clean towel or using kitchen towel.

Spray with oil and add your optional dressing, if required.

Alternatively you can use 1 teaspoon of salt & pepper and lightly coat with spray oil.

Cook for 12 minutes at 160C in your airfryer.

Turn up to 200C for around 6-8 minutes. Check after 5 minutes as depending on size they can cook quickly.

I find this the best way to get crispy air fryer potato wedges that are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. See below for more cooking tips and suggestions.

How to make air fryer potato wedges:

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Air fryer potato wedges

Course Side Dish

Keyword potato

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

• 400 g Potatoes
• Spray oil

Optional dressings

• Garlic & parsley - mince together 2 garlic cloves 15g butter (melted) & 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• Cajun seasoning I buy this from Tesco

Instructions

1. Preheat your airfryer to 160C.
2. Wash potatoes, peel if desired.
3. Cut potatoes in half.
4. Then cut in to quarters.
5. Slice diagonally to make 3-4 wedges from each quarter.
6. Rinse in cold water.
7. Pat them dry on a clean towel or using kitchen towel.
8. Spray with oil and add your optional dressing, if required.
9. Alternatively you can use 1 teaspoon of salt & pepper and lightly coat with spray oil.
10. Cook for 12 minutes at 160C in your airfryer.
11. Turn up to 200C for around 6-8 minutes. Check after 5 minutes as depending on size they can cook quickly.

If your wedges look raw then exercise some common sense and give them a few more minutes to cook. Cooking times can vary depending on wedge size, potato type and even the type of air fryer being used. 

Do you parboil air fryer potato wedges before air frying?

As you can see from my recipe I skip this step. I like recipes that are simple and easy. If you want to parboil them then you should find the potato wedges are fluffier and cook quicker in the airfryer. I would suggest you parboil the potato wedges for around 6-8 minutes in boiling, lightly salted water. Once parboiled drain, give them a gentle shake and then get them in to your pre-heated airfryer.

What are the best potatoes for airfryer potato wedges?

I like to use King Edwards or Rooster potatoes. Any potatoes work for this really!

Can you make airfryer poato wedges without oil?

Yes. I personally find spray oil is a great way to have crispy potato wedges without adding too many additional calories. If you want to make potato wedges without oil then ensure you shake them in the airfryer basket at least 4-5 times during cooking, to prevent sticking.

Can you cook frozen potato wedges in an airfryer?

Yes. Absolutely! They’ll be SO crispy and delicious. Set your airfryer to the time advised on the poato wedges packaging and then keep an eye on your potato wedges while they are cooking. A lot of frozen potato wedges have oil, flour and seasonings on. The airfryer will make these frozen potato wedges exactly crispy and delicious.

How long to cook frozen potato wedges in air fryer? How long does an air fryer take to cook frozen potato wedges?

Reduce the cooking time by around 1/3 – 1/4 and you should have perfect crisp yet fluffy potato wedges.

Products I use when making air fryer potato wedges:

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*Joseph Joseph Nest Bowls / *Oil Sprayer / *Philips Airfryer

Like this air fryer potato wedges recipe? Check out some of my other air fryer recipes:

Airfryer roast potatoes – Absolutely delicious AND so simple!

How to make perfect chips in the airfryer – my airfryer chips recipe

Airfryer parsnips recipe (honey glazed)

Airfryer sweet potato fries – tasty and low calorie!

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