Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges Recipe for Perfect Sides

Simple, crispy seasoned potato wedges with plenty of Parmesan cook up in under 15 minutes. These Air Fryer Parmesan Potato Wedges make a perfect side or snack any time of year — and they’re great for more than just burgers.

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If you love extra-crispy fries, these Air Fryer Potato Wedges will become a regular favorite. They deliver real crunch without excess oil and take far less time than oven-baked wedges.

In roughly 12 minutes of cook time (about 25 minutes total including prep), you’ll have golden, seasoned wedges coated with Parmesan. They’re simple to make and versatile with seasonings and dips.

Why I Love These Air Fryer Parmesan Potato Wedges:

1. Quick: oven-baked wedges can take an hour, but these cook in about 12 minutes in the air fryer.
2. Restaurant-style crispiness with less grease — great if you like the crunch of fries but want something lighter.
3. Very simple: toss wedges with oil, spices and Parmesan, then air fry.

These wedges are a weekly go-to at my house. They’re easy to scale and rarely, if ever, have leftovers.

Recipe Ingredients:

• Potatoes – Russets are my preference for wedges because they crisp nicely. Medium or smaller potatoes make uniform wedges faster to cook, but larger potatoes will work if cut appropriately.
• Parmesan – Finely grated Parmesan adheres well to the potatoes and gets nicely crisp in the air fryer.
• Olive oil – Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor; use enough to coat the wedges evenly.
• Garlic – Freshly minced garlic is best. If you don’t have fresh garlic, use about 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or more to taste.
• Seasoning – I use paprika, parsley, salt and cracked pepper. Feel free to add Italian seasoning or a pinch of cayenne for heat.

How to Cut Potatoes into Wedges:

1. Cut the potato in half lengthwise.
2. Cut each half lengthwise again so you have quarters.
3. Place a quarter on the cutting board with the cut side up.
4. Slice the quarter down the middle through the thin point to form wedges.
5. If pieces are very thick, cut those quarters into thirds or make additional cuts so the thickest part is about 1/2 inch to ensure even cooking.

How to Make These Parmesan Potato Wedges:

Place the cut wedges in a bowl and add olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, pepper and grated Parmesan. Toss well to coat — using your hands works well to distribute the cheese and oil. Add a touch more oil if some wedges look dry.

Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil and arrange wedges in a single layer as much as possible. It’s okay if some touch, but avoid heavy overlap. If needed, cook in batches.

Preheat the air fryer if your model recommends it. Set the temperature to 390°F (about 200°C). Cook for 8 minutes, remove the basket and flip the wedges (give the basket a shake), then return to cook for another 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.

Let the wedges cool a few minutes before serving with your favorite dip.

What to Serve With These Air Fryer Parmesan Potato Wedges:

These wedges pair beautifully with burgers, chicken tenders, pork chops or any grilled or roasted meat. They also work well alongside salads or as part of a casual appetizer spread.

Try these other delicious sides:

• Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Honey Cornbread Casserole
• Air Fryer Parmesan Broccoli
• Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast
• Three-Cheese Air-Fried Crispy Zucchini
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Maple Balsamic Glaze
• Grilled Corn with Garlic Feta Butter

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