Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Herbs

Name: Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 Yukon Gold Potatoes; 1 tbsp olive oil (optional); 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper

These simple air fryer potato wedges are a healthy alternative to French fries. Made with Yukon Gold Potatoes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper these air fryer potato wedges come out crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside.

air fryer potato wedges in bowl wrapped with parchment paper

My husband and kids are crazy for French fries. But going through the drive-thru to grab deep fried fast food fries is not the healthiest option!

So I decided to perfect a homemade potato wedge recipe using my favorite small appliance, the air fryer! With some simple seasonings these traditional potato wedges are a healthy recipe you’ll want to make again and again!

This recipe has since become a favorite in my house.

I love these potato wedges because they require just a little olive oil, yet they are crispy and flavorful. They are the perfect side dish for any occasion!

The best part is my husband and kids can’t get enough of them, and I don’t get any complaints, eye rolls, or faces when I serve them as an easy side dish for dinner.

air fryer potato wedges in bowl with white paper

Why You’ll Love these Air Fryer Potato Wedges…

Perfectly Seasoned
Healthy alternative to French fries
Low-fat and low in calories
Kid and husband approved
Crispy on the outside
Soft on the inside
No deep frying needed! You’ll use a fraction of the oil!

Ingredient List and Notes

yukon gold potatoes, olive oil, salt and pepper, herbs, and spices in glass bowls

Yukon Gold Potatoes: I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes for these wedges. They have a wonderful creamy texture. They are also the perfect size for potato wedges. They’re not too big, or too small, right in the middle.
Sea Salt: I recommend using sea salt or kosher salt over regular table salt.
Black Pepper: Freshly ground black pepper is the best!
Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: This gives these potato wedges a bit of extra seasoning that really makes them flavorful! No need for ketchup!
Italian Seasoning: This is optional, but I think having a touch of dried herbs to the potato wedges gives them a unique fresh flavor.

hand holding homemade fry dipped in ketchup

Tools and Equipment

You’ll need your air fryer to make these crispy potato wedges. Below are my top recommendations.

I like this Dash Air Fryer because it’s small and compact. It doesn’t take up a lot of space on my already full counter tops, and easily fits in my cupboard. Since it is small you won’t be able to make large batches at one time.

If you have a larger family or cook for a crowd I recommend the Go Wise 5.8 Qt Air Fryer. It has 8 cooking presets that help you take the guess work out of how to air fry certain types of foods. It also includes an alarm that will go off at 5, 10, and 15 minute increments to remind you to shake the basket.

How to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges – Step by Step

Step 1: Clean and wash potatoes in cold water. Leave the potato skin on. Cut them into wedges by slicing into quarters. The size of the potato should be medium so that you get bite sized wedges!

wedges of yukon gold potatoes on gray counter top

Step 2: Place in a large bowl. Sprinkle with herbs, salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder. Optional: Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the potatoes. Using your hands toss the potatoes together to mix the herbs and spices.

potato wedges with herbs and spices in glass bowl

Step 3: Spread the potato wedges evenly inside the air fryer in a single layer. Don’t over crowd. If you have a small air fryer, you’ll need to cook in batches. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly and crisp on all sides.

Step 4: Bake in the air fryer at 400 F for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through the cooking process at about 7.5 minutes. If you have a larger air fryer, and are making a large batch cook for 20 minutes, and toss at the 10 minute mark.

Top Tips for Making Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Use Yukon Gold Potatoes or Russet potatoes. Yukon Golds have a nice creamy texture that gives a soft pillowy inside with these potato wedges.
If you have a small air fryer (like I do) you’ll need to make the potato wedges in batches. However, if you have a larger air fryer you’ll have more room.
It’s important not to over crowd the potato wedges in the air fryer so that they cook evenly.
Make sure to toss the air fryer wedges halfway through the cooking process so they get crispy on all sides.

Variations and Substitutions

Different types of Potatoes: For large wedges use Russet potatoes. They will also crisp up nicely in the air fryer, but because of their larger size you’ll get larger wedges. Red potatoes will also work well if you buy the larger ones that you can cut into wedges. The smaller ones are better for making roasted potatoes.

Seasoning: Feel free to play with the seasoning. If you like a bit more spice add a touch of cayenne or chili powder. If you like a smoky flavor add some paprika. You may also substitute the Italian seasoning with fresh herbs!

No oil: If you choose, you can eliminate the oil all together, however be aware that you won’t achieve the golden brown look. You can also lightly spray these with a cooking spray if you prefer.

What do you serve with Air Fryer Potato Wedges?

air fryer potato wedges in white bowl with side of ketchup

You can serve these as an appetizer or a side dish. My kids like to eat them with organic ketchup. My husband enjoys them topped with a vegan cheese sauce. Use your favorite dipping sauce!

Serve them along side my Black Bean and Quinoa Burgers for a complete meal!

What makes Air Fryer Potato Wedges healthy?

Low or No Oil-One batch of these air fryer potato wedges uses only 1 tablespoon of oil. When using an air fryer excess oil falls to the bottom of the fryer, so you’re consuming even less oil.

High in Vitamins and Minerals-Potatoes get a bad rep. Some still consider them to be unhealthy because they are carb heavy. But potatoes are full of vitamins and minerals such as fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.

Low Fat and Low Calorie-These potato wedges are low in fat and calories compared to french fries or other potato wedges because they have very little to no oil and air fryer cooking process further reduces the amount of oil you consume.

Recipe FAQS

Can you put raw potatoes in the air fryer?

Yes, you can put raw potatoes in the air fryer. The air fryer does the work of baking the potatoes.

How do you cut potato wedges?

Cut your potatoes in half lengthwise. Placing cut side down on the cutting board, cut each half lengthwise again. Then cut each half again into quarters. I like my potato wedges on the thinner side.

seasoned potato wedges wrapped in parchment paper

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