Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

These air fryer garlic parmesan potato wedges are one of my favorite side dishes to make. They come out crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of flavor.

The garlic and parmesan combo is honestly hard to beat. Every wedge gets coated in this simple seasoning mix that makes them taste way better than plain fries.

What I love most is how easy they are to put together. You just need a few basic ingredients, toss everything together, and let the air fryer do the work.

They take about 20 minutes from start to finish, which makes them perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick snack. No deep frying and no big mess to clean up.

If you have an air fryer and some potatoes at home, you really need to try these.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Crispy Outside, Fluffy Inside – The air fryer gives these potato wedges an amazing golden crunch on the outside while keeping the inside soft and fluffy. It’s that perfect texture combo that makes you keep reaching for more.

Perfect as a Side or a Snack – These wedges work great next to a burger, alongside some chicken, or just on their own with your favorite dipping sauce. They’re versatile enough to fit into any meal or snack situation.

Way Healthier Than Deep Fried – These wedges use just 2 tablespoons of olive oil instead of being dunked in a vat of hot oil. You get that deep-fried crunch without all the extra grease and calories.

The Garlic Parmesan Combo Is Unreal – Garlic powder and parmesan cheese together create this savory, almost addictive flavor coating on every single wedge. Once you try this combo on potato wedges, plain fries just won’t hit the same.

Ingredients

• 2 large Russet Potatoes
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Dried Parsley
• 1/2 tsp Salt

How to Make

Step 1

Scrub the russet potatoes clean and slice them lengthwise into thick wedges.

Step 2

Soak the potato wedges in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat them completely dry with a paper towel.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss the dried wedges with olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt until evenly coated.

Step 4

Arrange the wedges in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap too much.

Step 5

Air fry at 400F for 18 to 20 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside.

Tips

Use Russet Potatoes Specifically

Russet potatoes are the best choice for this recipe because they have a high starch content, which is exactly what gives you that crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Other types like red potatoes or Yukon Golds hold more moisture and won’t crisp up the same way in the air fryer.

When picking your russets at the store, go for ones that are firm with no soft spots or green patches. Two large ones should give you around 12 to 16 wedges depending on how thick you cut them.

Cut Your Wedges Evenly

Try to make all your wedges roughly the same thickness so they cook at the same rate. If some are thin and some are chunky, the thin ones will burn while the thick ones are still raw in the middle.

A good way to do it is to cut the potato in half lengthwise first, then cut each half in half again, and then cut those pieces one more time. That usually gives you 8 wedges per potato that are a nice even size.

Don’t cut them too thin or they’ll turn into fries instead of wedges. You want each piece to be about 3/4 inch thick on the skin side.

Don’t Skip the Soaking Step

Soaking the wedges in cold water for 15 minutes pulls out excess starch from the surface of the potato. That extra starch is what causes sogginess, so removing it makes a real difference in how crispy your wedges turn out.

You’ll actually see the water turn cloudy while they soak, and that’s exactly the starch coming out. If you have extra time, soaking them for 30 minutes works even better.

After soaking, drain them well and pat every single wedge dry with paper towels. This part matters just as much as the soak itself. Any water left on the surface will steam in the air fryer instead of crisping up, and you’ll end up with soft, limp wedges.

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• Air Fryer Crispy Smashed Potatoes
• Air Fryer Loaded Potato Skins
• Air Fryer Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks
• Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Fries
• Air Fryer Steak Bites with Garlic Butter

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to soak the potato wedges before air frying them?

Soaking is optional, but it does help. If you have the time, soak the cut wedges in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove some of the starch. This helps them get crispier on the outside while staying fluffy inside.

If you’re short on time, you can skip the soak and still get great results. Just make sure to pat the wedges completely dry before tossing them in olive oil and seasoning.