Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges
Looking for a side dish that’s crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and requires minimal work from you? This air fryer potatoes recipe delivers. Rather than turning the spud into french fries (which, honestly, you could just buy frozen), these air-fried potatoes are cut into thick wedges and tossed in a spicy, cajun seasoning–inspired spice blend before being air-fried until golden.
We like russets here since their starchiness allows the exposed parts of the potato to crisp up, while transforming the insides of the wedges to puffy-soft potato—Yukon gold potatoes will also work. Soaking the wedges in cold water prevents them from sticking together and encourages even more crisp—but do dry them well before seasoning. The oil is essential here, so don’t skimp or sub in cooking spray unless you absolutely can’t help it.
As for the spice mix, feel free to play around. Sub in store-bought taco seasoning, an Italian seasoning blend, or togarashi. Keep it basic with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Or garnish the cooked potatoes with shredded Parmesan and fresh herbs.
To serve, you couldn’t do much better than this cooling creamy yogurt sauce mixed with lemon juice, sriracha, and tahini (we love Soom brand), but you could also make a sour-cream-based pickle dip or just load your plate with a big squirt of ketchup.
