Easy Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Crispy, Golden & Foolproof)

Easy air fryer potato wedges with crispy golden edges and fluffy centres. A simple, budget-friendly side dish perfect for family dinners and easy meals.

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9/7/20262 min read

Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 20-25 minutes | Total: 3-35 minutes | Serves: 4
Best For: Family dinners, easy sides, snacks

Crispy Homemade Potato Wedges Made Easy

These easy air fryer potato wedges are a simple way to make crispy, golden potatoes without using lots of oil or turning on the oven. With basic pantry seasonings and around 25 minutes of cooking time, they’re an affordable side that works with almost any family meal.

There’s something comforting about a big plate of homemade wedges placed in the middle of the table for everyone to share. Serve them alongside your favourite dinner or with a few dipping sauces for an easy snack the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients for Air Fryer Potato Wedges

4 medium potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional:

Chopped parsley for serving
Tomato sauce, aioli or your favourite dipping sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the potatoes. Wash and scrub the potatoes well, leaving the skin on. Cut each potato lengthways into evenly sized wedges.
Dry the wedges. Pat the potato wedges thoroughly dry with paper towel or a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
Season the potatoes. Place the wedges in a large bowl and add the olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and black pepper. Toss well until evenly coated.
Air fry the wedges. Place the potato wedges in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, shaking or turning halfway through.
Check and serve. Once the wedges are golden and crispy outside and tender inside, remove them from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.

Helpful Tips

Cut the potatoes into similar-sized wedges so they cook evenly.
Dry the potatoes well before adding the oil and seasoning to help them crisp.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook in batches if needed.
Check the wedges from around 18–20 minutes, as cooking times can vary between air fryers.

Why This Recipe Works

Uses simple and affordable everyday ingredients.
The air fryer creates crispy potato wedges using only a small amount of oil.
No boiling or pre-cooking is needed, making preparation quick and easy.
Easy seasonings give the wedges plenty of flavour without making the recipe complicated.
A versatile family-friendly side that works with chicken, burgers, steak and other easy meals.

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