I’ve finally found a way to get the crispiest air fryer potato wedges
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The first dish I ever cooked in my air fryer was potato wedges and ever since I’ve been searching for the ultimate air fryer potato wedges recipe – one that promises flavor, a crispy outer layer and a soft, fluffy core.
This is why Instagram and TikTok foodie Sheyna Patel’s Potato wedges Airfryer recipe (opens in new tab) piqued my interest when it showed up on my FYP. And with over 10.8 million views and 1.1 million likes (and counting), it seems I’m not alone.
The main difference between Sheyna’s recipe and the other best air fryer potato wedges recipes I’ve tried in the past is the use of an ice bath. Before you season and cook the wedges, Sheyna recommends soaking them in ice cold water for 25-30 minutes.
I was initially quite cynical about this seemingly unnecessarily long step; to me, potato wedges are the perfect “quick” snack or side dish to throw together. But after testing this recipe several times with different seasonings, I’m really converted.
Below you will learn how to make Sheyna’s Viral Potato Wedges at home.
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Recipe for Airfryer potato wedges
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Air fryer potato wedges ingredients
With the ingredients below you make about 16 potato wedges. Obviously, if you use smaller or larger potatoes, the number will vary and the amount of seasoning may need to be adjusted.
The seasonings below can be switched out for different choices based on your taste. I made these wedges with Cajun seasoning and Chinese Five Spice, with either alternative working equally well.
It should be noted that I’ve tried this recipe with both cold and iced water and both yield similar results, so don’t worry too much if you don’t have ice cubes handy.
- 2 medium white potatoes
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- Ice
Air fryer potato wedges method
I used the Tower T17099 Vortx Eco Airfryer with double basket (opens in new tab), set at 350ºF (175°C) for 20 minutes. The wedges were turned after 10 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Step 1: Cut each potato in half, then in half again, then in half again to get 16 wedges.
Step 2: Place these wedges in a large bowl of ice cold water and soak for 25-30 minutes. The cold water helps remove starch from the potatoes, keeping them from swelling and sticking together, and helps to get a crispy coating.
Step 3: Remove the segments from the ice-cold water and pat them dry with kitchen paper or a clean tea towel.
Step 4: Place the wedges in a dry bowl and add the spices, cornflour and vegetable oil. The cornstarch will help remove excess moisture during the cooking process, so you get an even crispier coating.
Step 5: Using your hand or a spoon, make sure each wedge is coated as evenly as possible with the oil and spices.
Step 6: Set the airfryer to 175°C, place the segments in rows a few centimeters apart in the basket of the airfryer and set the timer to 10 minutes. Ideally, the wedges should be placed on a grill grate to allow air to circulate around them, although this is not necessary.
Step 7: After 10 minutes, open the airfryer and turn the wedges. Set the timer for another 10 minutes. Opening the air fryer lowers the temperature, so if your wedges aren’t as crispy as you’d like after 20 minutes, leave them in for a few more minutes.
Step 8: Once cooked, remove the wedges and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, as an evening snack or as an accompaniment to your main meal.
Airfryer potato wedges verdict
I’ve tried multiple recipes for frying French fries, chips and wedges in my air fryer and while the results always taste good, they’re rarely as crispy as I’d like them to be. So I was pleasantly surprised by the crispness level of the potato wedges prepared in this way. All the while, the inside of the wedges remained soft and fluffy.
While the step of soaking potatoes in an ice bath adds a lot of time to what should be a quick snack, it’s totally worth it for that extra crunch in my opinion.
If you are still doubting whether to buy an air fryer, you might want to read our article on whether air fryers are worth it? to help you make a decision.