Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Skin on or Skin off

Peeling the potatoes is a personal preference. While some people prefer the rustic look and added fiber that comes from leaving the skin on, others may prefer the texture and appearance of peeled potato wedges. Ultimately, it depends on your taste preference and the desired outcome of your air fryer potato wedges!

Gather your Ingredients

You will need the following ingredients to make this Potato Wedge recipe in your Air Fryer. For ingredient amounts please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Russet Potatoes – Peeled or not, your preference. See note above
• Olive Oil – The best quality you can get (within reason)
• Paprika
• Sea Salt – Regular salt is fine
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Dried Oregano
• Ground Thyme
• Ground Black Pepper – Freshly ground if possible
• Cayenne Pepper – use less or omit for little to no heat

How to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges

1. Scrub clean the potatoes with a brush or peel the potatoes if you prefer.
2. Slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick wedges.
3. Add the potato wedges to a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak the potatoes for 15-20 minutes.
   
4. If necessary, preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasoning ingredients. Toss the potato wedges in the olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning.
   
6. Place the potatoes in the air fryer tray. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do the wedges in batches.
   
7. Air Fry for 19-20 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the basket.
8. Repeat the process for the second batch of potatoes if needed.

Printable Recipe Card

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Try out this delicious Air Fryer Potato Wedges recipe inspired by Chef Emeril Lagasse. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make in your air fryer.

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Prep TimePrep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 20 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Author Rodney

Servings 4

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

• Bowl for Mixing
• Air Fryer

Ingredients

 

• 4 Russet Potatoes, washed & wedged
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil

Seasoning

• 1 Tbsp Paprika
• 1 Tbsp Sea Salt
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 1 ½ Tsp Onion Powder
• 1 ½ Tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 ½ Tsp Ground Thyme
• 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper, or to taste

Instructions

 

• Scrub clean the potatoes with a brush or peel the potatoes if you prefer.
• Slice the potatoes into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick wedges.
• Add the potato wedges to a large bowl and cover with hot water. Soak the potatoes for 15-20 minutes.
• If necessary, preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all the seasoning ingredients. Toss the potato wedges in the olive oil and sprinkle with the seasoning.
• Place the potatoes in the air fryer tray. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to do the wedges in batches.
• Air Fry for 19-20 minutes. Remove the potatoes from the basket.
• Repeat the process for the second batch of potatoes if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1758mgPotassium: 991mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1123IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg

Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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