Air Fryer Potato Wedges

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Simple, crispy, and satisfying, good potato wedges are hard to come by, let alone make from scratch. However, thanks to an air fryer, you can create incredibly easy and delicious potato wedges all on your own!

Don’t forget to make your own dips to serve with your potato wedges, like this Garlic Aioli! Or why not try this Lemon Aioli recipe for a fresh citrus twist?

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Potato wedges are the much-maligned cousin of French Fries; though they are basically the same, potato wedges are thicker, chunkier, and have a more distinctive appearance than French Fries.

One of the reasons that most people steer clear of making potato wedges at home, however, is because of the time it takes to make them, as well as the burden of cooking with a whole lot of oil.

Well, if you use an air fryer, you don’t need to worry about oil whatsoever, as the air fryer cooks it for you, getting rid of 90% of the cleanup, as well as cooking them way faster as well.

So long as you prepare them properly, you should be able to easily enjoy some delicious potato wedges at home in no time.    

Do You Have To Use Russet Potatoes?

Whenever any recipe wants to good potato into any kind of crispiness, it is practically inevitable that Russet potatoes will be what is recommended.

The main reason why Russets are always chosen is because of their uniquely high starch content, which crisps up beautifully when cooked at high heat.

However, depending on the time of year and your location might not be able to find russet potatoes. While they are without a doubt the best option for making potato wedges, there are other potatoes you can use instead.

Most supermarkets will carry regular white potatoes, which is a pretty general term for any kind of relatively starchy potato, and it will work almost as well as the almighty Russet.

The key thing is to make sure not to use any kind of waxy potato as a substitute, as waxy potatoes just don’t crisp up properly when cooked at high temperatures.

Is It Really Necessary To Soak Potatoes In Water Before Cooking?

Another step always recommended in any kind of crispy potato recipe is to soak the potatoes thoroughly in water before cooking them.

Interestingly enough, this is to wash away the excess starch that exists on the surface of the potatoes after cutting them into wedge shapes.

Considering what you want is plenty of excess starch, it might seem strange to consider washing away extra starch.

However, if you leave any extra starch on the surface of the potato wedges, they will be liable to burn before the rest of the potato wedge gets the opportunity to properly cook all the way through.   

So, while it does add to the prep time, it is definitely a worthwhile step, so make sure you don’t skip it.

Can You Prepare The Potatoes In Advance?

Making any kind of fried or cooked potato is one of those things that is always better when made at home compared to buying them.

However, one big frustration is just how long it takes to prepare everything; from the cutting of the potatoes to the soaking of the water, all of these extra steps make these potato wedges a real challenge to mentally prepare for.

However, to help save time on the day that you actually want them, you could easily just do all of the difficult and frustrating preparatory steps beforehand.

Whenever you feel like making the effort, simply cut up your potatoes into wedges and keep them in a bowl of water. From there, you can just keep the bowl of water and potatoes in the fridge until you want them.

As long as they stay submerged in the water, they shouldn’t get oxygenated or blemished, leaving them ready for the air fryer whenever you want them.

What Are The Best Dips To Serve With Potato Wedges?

By far the most important decision to consider when making any kind of fried potato is what kind of dip to serve with it.

Here are a few great options in case you feel like changing it up from regular ketchup. 

• Chipotle Mayo

Chipotle mayo is often offered at burger places for a reason – fatty, spicy, and surprisingly intense, a good chipotle mayo is a great way to add a huge amount to your wedges.

• Garlic Aioli

Basically, just mayonnaise made with a lot of garlic, a good garlic aioli adds a ton of flavor to your potato wedges, so long as you make them exactly as garlicky as you like them.

• Homemade Ketchup

This option is definitely a bit extra, but if you really want to stick with ketchup as your main dipping sauce, why not make your own? It’s a bit more complicated than just using a pre-prepared one, but it is definitely going to be tastier.

Looking for more delicious Air Fryer recipes? Try these out:

• Air Fryer Fish Sticks

• Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

• Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

Happy Cooking

Love,

Karlynn

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