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Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges in 30 Mins

A close-up stack of golden brown, crispy air fryer potato wedges seasoned with pepper, served on a white plate.
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Learn how to make restaurant-style air fryer potato wedges that are shatteringly crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy inside. This easy recipe uses a simple soaking trick for guaranteed crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large Russet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash the potatoes well. Cut each potato lengthwise into 8 wedges.
  2. Place the cut wedges into a large bowl and cover completely with cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch, which helps achieve maximum crispiness.
  3. Drain the water completely and thoroughly pat the potato wedges dry using paper towels. This is a critical step for crispiness.
  4. In the same bowl, toss the dry wedges with olive oil until lightly coated.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper to create your seasoning blend.
  6. Sprinkle the seasoning mix over the oiled wedges and toss again until evenly coated.
  7. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  8. Place the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding, which prevents crisping.
  9. Air fry for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking the basket vigorously halfway through the cooking time, until the wedges are golden brown and shatteringly crispy.
  10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce for a perfect game day snack or healthy air fryer side dish.

Notes

  • For an extra layer of flavor, try tossing the cooked wedges with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese immediately after air frying.
  • If you prefer a different flavor profile, substitute the seasoning blend with a pre-made blend like Cheddar BBQ seasoning.
  • Do not skip the soaking and drying steps; they are key to getting fluffy inside, crispy outside potatoes without deep frying.

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