Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges Air Fryer is an easy recipe for crispy potato wedges with tender, fluffy centers. These air fryer potato wedges are coated with olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, and simple pantry seasonings for a savory side dish or appetizer that is ready in about 20 minutes.
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Homemade Potato Wedges
Homemade potato wedges are always a favorite, and cooking them in the air fryer makes them crisp with much less oil than traditional frying. The wedges are tossed with a little olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt, then air fried until golden and crisp.
The flavor is bold, savory, and garlicky, while the texture stays soft and fluffy inside. These garlic parmesan potato wedges are perfect as a quick snack, an appetizer, or a simple side dish for burgers, sandwiches, grilled chicken, fish, steak, or baked proteins.
If you enjoy heat, make the wedges spicy by adding red pepper flakes or a small amount of cayenne pepper. Serve them immediately with ketchup, ranch, yum yum sauce, or bang bang sauce.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Find the ingredients with exact measurements in the recipe card below. The list here is a quick overview.
- Potato: Yukon gold, russet, yellow, or red potatoes all work well. Russet and Yukon gold potatoes are especially good because they crisp nicely and stay tender inside.
- Seasoning: Use paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor, while sweet paprika keeps the flavor milder. Italian seasoning may be replaced with oregano, parsley, or thyme.
- Oil: Light olive oil works well. Avocado oil is another good option.
- Cheese: Grated parmesan cheese adds salty, savory flavor and helps the wedges develop a delicious crust.
Tips for Success
Use these simple tips to make the best air fryer potato wedges every time:
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket: Arrange the wedges in a single layer so hot air can circulate around each piece. If the basket is too full, the wedges will steam instead of crisp.
- Dry the potatoes well: After rinsing, pat the wedges completely dry. Excess moisture can prevent browning and make the potatoes soft.
- For extra crispiness: Sprinkle a small amount of cornstarch over the seasoned wedges before air frying.
- For spicy potato wedges: Add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper with the other seasonings.
- For extra flavor: Sprinkle more grated parmesan cheese over the hot wedges just before serving.
How Do You Cut Potatoes into Wedges?
Slice the potato in half lengthwise. Place each half cut side down on the cutting board and slice it lengthwise again to make quarters.
Place each potato quarter cut side up, then slice down the center lengthwise to create wedges. The number of wedges will depend on the size of the potato. A good thickness for the wider end of each wedge is about ½ inch.
How to Make Potato Wedges in Air Fryer?
Find the detailed step-by-step recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.
Step #1 Prep & Season Potato Wedges
- Cut and season: Cut the unpeeled potato into wedges. Rinse the wedges well, drain them, and pat them completely dry. Add olive oil and grated parmesan cheese, then toss until coated. Add the dry seasonings and toss again so every wedge is evenly seasoned.
Step #2 Air Fry Wedges
- Air fry: Preheat the air fryer to 390 F. Arrange the seasoned potato wedges in a single layer in the basket. Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. Flip the wedges after the first 10 minutes, then cook for 5 more minutes.
- Serve: Transfer the crispy potato wedges to a plate, sprinkle with more parmesan cheese if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Serving Ideas
These air fryer garlic parmesan potato wedges are a great alternative to greasy fries. Serve them with:
- Burgers
- Sandwiches
- Gyros
- Air fryer chicken thighs
- Air fryer salmon patties
- Air fryer tilapia
- Steak
- Grilled chicken
- Grilled fish
- Baked proteins of your choice
Leftovers & Storage
Store leftover homemade potato wedges in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They may not be as crisp after reheating, but they will still taste delicious.
Reheating Directions
Microwave oven: Reheat the potato wedges until warm or hot. Serve immediately.
Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 390 F and reheat the wedges for about 5 minutes. Serve immediately for the best texture.
FAQs
You can make potato wedges crispier by sprinkling them lightly with cornstarch before air frying. You can also soak the wedges in ice-cold water for 30 minutes, drain them, pat them completely dry, season them, and then air fry.
Russet potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, yellow potatoes, and red potatoes all make good homemade potato wedges. Russet and Yukon gold potatoes are especially good because they crisp well and have tender, fluffy centers.
Air fryer potato wedges and baked potato wedges are lighter than deep-fried fries because they use much less oil.
Soaking potatoes in ice-cold water for about 30 minutes helps remove excess starch. This can help the wedges cook up crispier. Always dry the potatoes well before seasoning and air frying.
Potato wedges may turn out soft if they are not dried completely before seasoning or if the air fryer basket is overcrowded. Arrange them in a single layer so the hot air can circulate and crisp the edges.
Homemade air fryer potato wedges usually take about 15 minutes at 390 F. Cook them for 10 minutes, flip, and continue cooking for about 5 minutes more. The exact time may vary depending on the air fryer model.
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Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large potato Yukon gold, russet, or yellow potato
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasonings
- ½ tsp paprika smoked or sweet
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- salt to taste
Equipment Used
Instructions
Prep Wedges
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Slice the potato into wedges. Rinse the wedges several times under running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and pat completely dry with a kitchen towel. Place the wedges in a large bowl.
Season the Wedges
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Add olive oil and grated parmesan cheese, then toss until the wedges are coated. Add paprika, Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt. Toss again until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
Air Fry
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Preheat the air fryer to 390 F for 4 minutes. Arrange the seasoned wedges in a single layer in the basket. Air fry at 390 F for 15 minutes. Flip the wedges after 10 minutes, then cook for 5 more minutes or until golden and crisp. Serve hot.
Notes
- Air fryer: This recipe was tested using a Bella air fryer, Instant Vortex air fryer, and Instant Pot air fryer lid.
- Cook time: Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the make, model, and size of your air fryer.
- Best potatoes: Yukon gold, russet, gold, and red potatoes all work well. Yukon gold potatoes were used here.
- Spicy version: Add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Nutrition: Calorie information is an estimate and should be used as a guide only.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 22g
| Protein: 4g
| Fat: 10g