This Homemade Potato Wedges recipe is delicious, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside made in the Air Fryer with very little oil.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 5 minutes
  • Cook time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes (scrubbed and cut into eighths)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder ((or minced garlic))
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley or cilantro (chopped)

Method

How to Cut Wedges

  1. Firstly rinse and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Slice the potato in half lengthwise using a knife. Then cut each half into half lengthwise to make quarters and then cut the quarters into eighths to create wedges. The number of wedges you get depends on the size of the potato.

Air Fryer Method

  1. In a large bowl, soak the wedges in cold water and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes (removes excess starch in potatoes). Drain the water well and dab wedges dry with a kitchen towel.
  2. Toss the potato wedges with olive oil and seasonings like garlic powder (or minced garlic), Italian seasoning, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. Make sure that the potatoes are well coated in oil and seasonings. Use your hands to mix if needed.
  3. Preheat the air fryer to 400 ° F (204°C). Add the seasoned potato wedges to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
  4. Air fryer them at 400 ° F (204°C) for 13-15 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket halfway through.
  5. The crispy potato wedges are ready. Remove in a serving plate, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro with a tasty dipping sauce on the side.

Oven Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned wedges evenly in a single layer. Bake at 400˚F for 30-35 minutes until crispy and golden brown, tossing occasionally.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.