Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Printable version)

Golden, crispy potato wedges served with a creamy spring onion dip for a flavorful snack.

# Ingredient list:

→ Potato Wedges

01 - 1.75 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch, optional for extra crispiness

→ Spring Onion Dip

08 - 0.67 cup sour cream
09 - 0.4 cup Greek yogurt
10 - 3 spring onions, finely sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
14 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder

# Step-by-step guide:

01 - Set air fryer to 390°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
02 - In a large bowl, combine potato wedges with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated.
03 - Place seasoned wedges in air fryer basket in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
04 - Air fry for 20 to 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking, until wedges are golden and crispy.
05 - While potatoes cook, whisk together sour cream, Greek yogurt, sliced spring onions, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
06 - Transfer hot potato wedges to a serving dish and accompany with chilled spring onion dip on the side.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • You get that impossible golden crispiness without deep-frying, which means less guilt and a cleaner kitchen.
  • The dip comes together in under five minutes and actually tastes better than anything you'd buy premade.
  • It's the kind of snack that disappears before you realize how many you've eaten.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cornstarch if you want that fried-quality crispiness; it sounds unnecessary until you taste the difference it makes.
  • The air fryer temperature matters—too low and you get soft potatoes, too high and the outside burns before the inside cooks, so stick to 200°C unless your fryer runs exceptionally cool or hot.
03 -
  • Don't move the wedges around too much during cooking; let them sit and crisp up, and only shake the basket once halfway through.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, reduce the temperature by 10 degrees and check the wedges a couple minutes early so you catch them at peak golden-ness.
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