u003cstrongu003eWhy do you soak potatoes in water before air frying?u003c/strongu003e

u003cliu003eSoaking potato wedges before air frying them draws out some of the starch which allows the potatoes to get crispy. While it is another (easy) step in the process, it is really worth the extra time!u003c/liu003e

Can you cook fresh potato wedges in an air fryer?

u003cliu003eYes! These potato wedges go into the air fryer raw and cook up beautifully. No need to boil or blanch them before air frying.u003c/liu003e

How long should you soak potatoes before air frying?

Soak your potato wedges for about 15 minutes before air frying. This draws out the starch so the potato wedges can get deliciously crispy on the outside!

u003cstrongu003eHow long does it take to cook potatoes in an air fryer?u003c/strongu003e

These potato wedges take about 20 minutes or so in the air fryer which makes them a super simple side dish for a busy weeknight!

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Name: Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 small/medium Russet potatoes; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons Lawry’s; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

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These potato wedges take just 20 minutes in the air fryer and come out perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They’re loaded with flavor from a simple mixture of dried herbs and spices and are totally customizable depending on the flavors your family enjoys!

Author: Kylie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Soaking Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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4 small/medium Russet potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Lawry’s
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper
fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

Wash and dry potatoes.
Cut potatoes into wedges by slicing the potatoes in half, then placing the cut side down on the cutting board and cutting it in half again. Cut each potato quarter in half again. This will give you 32 potato wedges total.
Soak potatoes in a large bowl of cold water for 15 minutes.
Drain and thoroughly dry potatoes with a clean kitchen towel.
Add wedges to a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Lawry’s and Italian seasoning. Toss to coat evenly.
Place potatoes in the air fryer basket or tray, cut side up, and air fry at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes, giving them a flip/shake about halfway through.
Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired and enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Vortex

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Notes

Find potatoes that are uniform in size. You may need to cook the potato wedges more or less depending on the size of the potato. Using 4 of the same size potatoes will ensure that each wedge cooks through evenly at the same time.
Soak the potato wedges! Soaking potato wedges draws out some of the starch which results in a crispier fry, so don’t skip this step.
The cook time is really an estimate and will vary depending on what type of air fryer you have. The cook time I’ve listed is based on using an Instant Vortex air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 174
Sugar: 0.9 g
Sodium: 7.6 mg
Fat: 7.2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
Carbohydrates: 26.1 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 3.1 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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