Say goodbye to unhealthy deep-fried potato wedges. Unravel a dream world where wedge-shaped cut potatoes are turned into perfectly crispy and tender air fryer potato wedges!
Are you also a lover of potato wedges? Do you want to enjoy them with different meals without fear of health deterioration? If yes, then we have a solution for you! Thanks to the air fryer, you can make perfect potato wedges. We will tell you how you can make potato wedges in air fryer easily. To know more, keep up with us!!!
What are potato wedges?
Potato wedges are one of the most popular snacks. For making them, potatoes are cut into wedge shapes and cooked until they become soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. They can be seasoned with various herbs and spices as per your choice. They are commonly served as an appetizer but are also served as a side dish with fast food such as burgers and sandwiches.
» You might like these Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes or Air Fryer Cottage Fries as well.
Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Although potato wedges are traditionally a deep fry snack, for all health-conscious people, air frying potato wedges is the best option. They are healthy because they contain less oil or no oil at all. If you are looking for a balanced diet, it is recommended to eat air fryer ones, because they have fewer calories. Moreover, the air fryer makes them perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Last but not least, the air fryer cooks them faster and more easily!
How to cut the potatoes for making potato wedges?
Take a chef’s knife and cut the potatoes in half. Now take one half and cut it from the middle to make quarters. From the center cut these quarter potatoes side up a well. Repeat this process to cut the perfect potato wedges. Keep in mind that the thickest part of the wedges should not have a thickness of more than 0.5 inches, otherwise, they would not get cooked perfectly.
How to cook potato wedges in the air fryer?
One of the easiest ways to cook potato wedges is to make them in the air fryer. Check out our simple recipe to make perfect potato wedges!!!
Ingredients:
- Russet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt and Paprika as per taste
- Black pepper and parsley per taste
- Parsley
Recipe
- Set the air fryer to preheat at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a few minutes.
- Cut the potatoes into wedges shape.
- In a bowl add potato wedges, spray oil, and put salt, paprika, black pepper, and parsley. Toss them until they are fully coated in the spices.
- Put the wedges into preheated air fryer in a single layer.
- Set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook them for 15 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, flip the side of the potato wedges and cook them for 5 more minutes.
- Check for doneness, if they are still not cooked, cook them in the air fryer for a few more minutes.
- Cool them down for a few minutes and enjoy the crispy potato wedges with your favorite sauces!!!
Air fryer Sweet Potato Wedges
As potato wedges are one of the most popular snack items, you can even make them with sweet potatoes. It is a good alternative to the regular potato wedges and its sweet and earthy flavor set them apart. Moreover, they are also rich in nutrition and contain antitoxins that are very beneficial for our health.
To make sweet potato wedges in the air fryer, you need to follow the same procedure mentioned above. The only difference is in the marination. As the potatoes are sweet, season them with different sweet and savory spices such as salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and so on!!!
Crispy air fryer potato wedges
Many people prefer that their potato wedges should be crispy. It is difficult to do while deep frying because they sometimes burn out in this way. Therefore, if you want your potato wedges to be crispy, here are some additional tips to make potato wedges crispy:
- Cut the potatoes into even sizes.
- Must sprinkle black pepper and salt onto them as they make them crispy.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
Reheat potato wedges in air fryer
You can also reheat potato wedges in air fryer. follow the below-mentioned steps to do it:
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Put the leftover potato wedges into a single layer in it.
- Reheat them for 5 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Make sure to keep checking them in between so they would not burn out.
- Cool them down and serve with your favorite sauces.
Air fryer red potato wedges
Red potatoes have their taste and are loved by many people. You can also make red potato wedges by using the air fryer. They can be easily made by following the above-mentioned recipe.
How to store leftover potato wedges?
To store leftover potato wedges, cool them down and wrap them in a paper towel. Put them in an air-tight container or zip-lock bag. Store them in fried for up to 4 to 5 days in the refrigerator.
FAQs
What type of potatoes should be used for the air-fryer potato wedges?
For perfect air-fryer potato wedges, it is recommended to use russet, Yukon gold, or any other starch-rich variety of potatoes. Most importantly, do not use waxy potato varieties such as fingerlings because they are difficult to cook.
What is the cooking timing for the air fryer potato wedges?
The cooking time of the potato wedges in the air fryer is 15 minutes. They are cooked for 10 minutes on one side and 5 minutes on the other side.
Can we freeze potato wedges?
Yes, you can easily freeze cooked potato wedges. Wrap them in a paper towel and put them in the zip lock bag. Put the packet in the freezer. In this way, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
What are some of the side dishes to be served with the air fryer potato wedges?
Some of the best side dishes to be served with the potato wedges include:
- Grilled Chicken
- Burgers
- Mac and cheese
- Greek salad
- Cheese sticks
- Sauteed mushrooms
Conclusion
As potato wedges are one of the most loved dishes, now you can cook them in the air fryer. Making it in the air fryer is healthier and easier than the traditional deep-frying method. We hope that our recipes and other information would have updated your knowledge about how you can cook perfect potato wedges. We wish you the best of luck in making crispy, and tender air fryer potato wedges!!!
