Air fryer spicy potato wedges are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
With the warm weather here, it’s time for grilling those burgers, brats, and hot dogs. But I always find that I am lacking inspiration for side dishes. I don’t want to heat the oven when it’s so hot, so that’s where my air fryer comes in.
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These potato wedges have a simple spicy and sweet coating then drizzled with olive oil, and are made in 15 minutes.
Ingredients
This air fryer potato recipe has-
- Fresh-cut potatoes. Russet potatoes work best.
- Olive oil.
- Seasonings like chili powder, cayenne pepper, sugar, black pepper, salt, onion & garlic powder, and paprika.
- A sauce of mayonnaise and ketchup for dipping.
How to make air fryer spicy potato wedges step-by-step
First, start by cleaning the potatoes.
How to cut the potato wedges: take the potato and cut it in half at the longest part. then cut each half into quarters.
Add the potatoes to a bowl, then add water to cover all the potatoes. Set aside for at least 1/2 an hour to soak.
Tips for making the crispiest fries in the air fryer –
Soaking the potatoes ensures a crispy potato wedge when using the air fryer.
Next, make the seasoning for the potato wedges. In a small dish add the chili powder, cayenne, sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Spanish paprika. Stir to combine together.
After the half-hour, drain the water and rinse the potato slices.
Using a couple of paper towels, dry off the potatoes.
Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the potato wedges, then sprinkle with the seasoning.
Stir everything to combine and coat the potatoes as evenly as possible.
Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and add the potato wedges to the basket.
Add them to the basket of the air fryer and set the timer for 10 minutes.
Remove the basket and use a spatula to turn the potatoes. Return the basket and cook for another 5 minutes.
Check to make sure the center is tender. The time may need to be adjusted up or down depending on the thickness of the cut.
Storage
Add leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
It is not recommended to freeze these potato wedges, they are best when made fresh.
What should you serve with thick-cut homemade fries?
Serve with a side of sauce, a simple combination of 1:1 mayonnaise and ketchup. And here you are…..
From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!
Air Fryer Spicy Potato Wedges
Equipment
- air fryer
- tongs
- bowl for soaking the potatoes
Ingredients
- 5 medium/large potatoes cleaned and sliced into wedges
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
Instructions
- Clean the potatoes and cut them into thick wedges.5 medium/large potatoes
- Add the potatoes to a bowl, then add water to cover all the potatoes. Set aside for at least 1/2 an hour.
- In a small dish, add the olive oil, chili powder, cayenne, sugar, pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and Spanish paprika. Stir to combine together.1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon Spanish paprika
- After half an hour, drain the water and rinse the potato slices.
- Using a couple of paper towels, dry off the potatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the top of the potato wedges, then sprinkle with the seasoning.1 tablespoon olive oil
- Stir everything to combine and coat the potatoes as evenly as possible.
- Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and add the potato wedges to the basket.
- Add them to the basket of the air fryer and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the basket and use a spatula to turn the potatoes. Return the basket and cook for another 6 minutes.
- Check to make sure the center is tender. The time may need to be adjusted up or down depending on the thickness of the cut.
- Serve with a side of sauce, a simple combination of 1:1 mayonnaise and ketchup. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips for making this recipe:
- Soaking the potatoes before putting them into the air fryer ensures a crispy potato wedge when using the air fryer.
- To store: Add leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
Originally published in July of 2020. Updated post in May of 2021.
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Last Updated on June 28, 2023 by Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten
A tasty and healthy way to indulge in potatoes using no oil. I love the use of paprika…one of my favorite spices. I don’t have an air fryer…yet! I’ve come across so many delicious recipes using air fryers and I need to get one. Adding this recipe to the list.
I use my air fryer constantly so it has been a great investment. Hope you enjoy this recipe when you get one!
Thank you so much for this spicy potato wedges recipe! It’s very easy to make and really taste amazing! Will make it again!
I am so happy you enjoyed them, Allyssa.