Air Fryer Potato Wedges | Oil-Free
These air fryer potato wedges are so good because they are perfectly crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside without the need for oil, making them a healthier alternative to traditional fries. Seasoned to perfection, these wedges are a delicious and guilt-free side dish that everyone will love. They are vegan,oil-free, and deliciously healthy! Oven-baking instructions are also included.
These potato wedges have versatile seasoning options that allow them to complement a wide range of main dishes, adding a flavorful and healthier alternative to traditional fried sides.
I can think of SO many dishes these breaded and perfectly seasoned potato wedges would pair well with including my Black Bean Burgers, these Grilled Carrot Dogs, and even our Soy Curl BQ Sandwiches.
Reasons I love these crispy oil-free potato wedges
- Healthier Alternative: Air-fried potato wedges require no oil, making them a lower-fat and lower-calorie option than traditional fried potatoes while still delivering a satisfying crunch.
- Quick and Easy Preparation: The air fryer cooks potato wedges quickly and evenly, reducing overall cooking time and providing a hassle-free way to enjoy a delicious side dish.
- Versatile Flavor: These potato wedges can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices, allowing them to complement a wide range of main dishes and catering to different taste preferences.
Even the kids and pickiest of eaters will devour these golden-breaded wedges! If you love crunchy air-fried recipes, check out my Air Fryer Fried Green Tomatoes on this website.
How to make breaded air fryer potato wedge fries
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
STEP #1: Start by washing and drying your potatoes and slicing them into wedges. You want each wedge to be fairly close to the same size so they will cook evenly.
Keep in mind that the thinner you slice them the less fluffy the inside will be. Personally, I like to cut them a bit on the thick side.
STEP #2: Next, whip up a flax egg by whisking together 1 Tbsp flax meal and 3 Tbsp warm water. After mixing well, set the mixture to the side to thicken up a bit.
STEP #3: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the flour and potato wedge seasonings. My favorites for this recipe are nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and parsley flakes. Whisk them together well.
STEP #4: Dip each potato wedge into the flax egg and coat well. Then dredge each one through the flour-herb mixture. Roll around to coat each piece, shake off any excess, and place in the air fryer basket. The video below shows how I do this.
STEP #5: Lay the breaded potato wedges in a single layer, so they don’t stick together. As you can see in the photo below, I stack a few on top crossways as long as there is room for the air to flow through. Once they are all in the basket, spritz with a water bottle to dampen any of the dry flour spots. My new Ninja 5.5 capacity air fryer holds a lot, and I highly recommend it.
STEP #6: Set the air fryer temperature to 370°F and the time to 20 minutes. After approximately 10 minutes of cooking, stop them and flip the wedges. If there are any dry floury spots, spritz them with water and continue cooking for the remaining 10 minutes.
Tips & Suggestions
- Potatoes- Though I like to use Russet potatoes in this recipe, other white or yellow potatoes will also work.
- Spritz- Using a spray bottle to spritz water on the breaded wedges helps keep them moist.
- Spices- Other spices like regular paprika, sea salt, chili powder, and others can be switched out.
- Dips- Serve warm with healthy ketchup or my favorite Chipotle Ranch Sauce!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. To make these in an oven, set the temperature to 400°F for approximately 30 minutes. I would recommend parboiling the sliced potatoes for about 5-10 minutes before baking, as it makes them more tender inside.
These can easily be made gluten-free by using GF flour. Oat flour is a good option.
I like the single-layer method to prevent sticking, but you can choose to allow for overlapping and turn them more often. My Ninja 5.5 capacity air fryer holds a lot, and I highly recommend it.
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Air Fried Potato Wedges
Ingredients
- 1 lb Russet potatoes approximately 2-3 medium potatoes
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed or flax meal
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 3 tablespoons nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon season salt more or less to taste preference
Instructions
- 1. Start by washing and drying your potatoes and slicing them into wedges. You want each wedge to be fairly close to the same size so they will cook evenly.
- 2. Next, whip up a flax egg by whisking together 1 Tbsp flax meal and 3 Tbsp warm water. After mixing well, set the mixture to the side to thicken up a bit.
- 3. In a medium-size bowl, combine the flour and seasonings. My favorites for this recipe are nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and parsley flakes. Whisk them together well.
- 4. Now, dip each potato wedge into the flax egg and coat well. Then dredge each one through the flour-herb mixture. Roll around to coat each piece, shake off any excess, and place in the air fryer basket.
- 5. Lay the breaded potato wedges in a single layer, so they don’t stick together.
- 6. Set air fryer temperature to 370°F and the time to 20 minutes. After approximately 10 minutes of cooking, stop them and flip the wedges. If there are any dry floury spots, spritz them with water and continue cooking for the remaining 10 minutes.
- 7. Serve warm with ketchup or my favorite Chipotle Ranch Sauce! Watch the demo video below for more information.
Video
Notes
- To make these in an oven, set the temperature to 400°F for approximately 30 minutes. I would recommend parboiling the sliced potatoes for about 5-10 minutes before baking, as it makes them more tender inside.
- Though I like to use Russet potatoes in this recipe, other white or yellow potatoes will also work.
- Using a spray bottle to spritz water on the breaded wedges helps keep them moist.
- Other spices like regular paprika, sea salt, chili powder, and others can be switched out.
Nutrition
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This are sooo good! We made these today for dinner tonight. I wanted to try them beforehand. They were so good that my husband ate almost all of them. I usually just make the basic wedges, but the added ingredients made these perfect!! Thank you so much Terri for another fantastic recipe!!
OMG we would love these!!!! Thanks Terri!
Hi Ashley- YAY! I’m so glad to hear it, and thanks SO much for letting me know!
Can you bake them in the oven
Hi Melissa- Yes, these can be baked in the oven. “To make these in an oven, set the temperature to 400°F for approximately 30 minutes.” I would recommend parboiling the sliced potatoes before baking, as it makes them more tender inside. I hope you enjoy them!