These Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat) are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering. They are seasoned with pantry staple ingredients and tossed with heart healthy extra virgin olive oil. The best part is they come together quickly and are made in the air fryer!
If you have ever had Buffalo Wild Wings Potato Wedges, you know how flavorful and addicting they are. Thick cut potato wedges are fried to perfection for the ultimate burger accompaniment. But, in nutrition terms, are these potato wedges the best choice? Is there a healthier option?
The answer are these Air Fryer Potato Wedges! These thick cut French fries are coated in olive oil, homemade seasoning and cooked in the air fryer.
The air fryer is one of my favorite ways to cook. I love that you don't have to heat up your whole house and everything cooks very quickly. Try this Roasted Indian Cauliflower! It is a simple air fryer recipe that packs the flavor!
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Why You'll Love this Recipe
- This recipe uses simple ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry.
- The potato wedges are made in the air fryer making them healthier than the Buffalo Wild Wings Potato Wedges Recipe.
- They have the same delicious taste as the Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant recipe.
Ingredients
You will need the following ingredients to make these cooked potato wedges:
- Large Potatoes: Yukon Gold Potatoes taste best in this recipe.
- Dried Chives, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder and Salt are used to season the potatoes and add flavor.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil coats the potatoes and helps them get crispy.
- Don't forget your favorite dipping sauces!
See the below recipe card for the exact measurements.
Substitutions & Variations
- Use Russet Potatoes or another type of waxy potatoes in this recipe. I have found that Russet Potatoes cook down more and tend to shrivel when cooked similar to some French fries.
- You could also use Sweet Potatoes to make delicious sweet potato wedges.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits, green onion and sour cream to make a loaded baked potato wedge.
Instructions
Step 1: Drizzle potato slices with Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a large bowl or plastic bag.
Step 2: Season potatoes with dried chives, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
Step 3: Using your hands or tongs, toss potatoes with oil and seasonings to evenly coat.
Step 4: Add potatoes in a single layer to the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes. Toss potatoes after 10 minutes and cook for 5 additional minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Equipment
Grab these items and get to cooking these delicious potato wedges!
- Cutting Board
- Sharp Knife
- Large Bowl
- Air Fryer: Here is the air fryer that I use and love!
Expert Air Fryer Tips
- Always preheat your air fryer basket for a few minutes before adding food to the basket. The air fryer must be at a high temperature when the food is added.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. The potato wedges should not be touching or on top of one another.
- Be sure to flip the potatoes after 10 minutes to ensure for even browning and crispiness of the potatoes.
FAQ
No, you do not need to soak the potatoes. Soaking the potatoes will remove some of the starch allowing the potatoes to become crisper while cooking. I tested this recipe by soaking the potatoes for 30 minutes prior to cooking. There was not a noticeable difference between the soaked potatoes and the unsoaked potatoes.
Potato wedges can be soggy if you overcrowd the air fryer basket. Overcrowding the basket creates steam which will cause moisture in the basket and result in a soggy potato wedge. Leave room in between the potatoes and cook the wedges in batches.
The potato wedges can stick to the air fryer basket if you do not generously spray the basket with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Be sure to spray the basket prior to adding the potatoes.
You can reheat leftover potato wedges in the air fryer. Reheat them at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes until the potatoes are warm and crisp. Alternatively, reheat them in the oven on a greased baking sheet at the same temperature.
Serve potato wedges with buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, ketchup and extra seasoning!
Buffalo Wild Wings deep fries their potato wedges in beef tallow (beef fat). These potato wedges are air fried in olive oil. This is a great way to reduce calories while still making a tasty snack!
The chives, garlic and onion seasoning used on these potato wedges is reminiscent of the recipe that Buffalo Wild Wings uses. Change up this recipe and use your favorite seasonings. For a spicy kick, add some cayenne pepper or black pepper. Or, toss them in dried ranch seasoning. My favorite seasoning to use is Old Bay!
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Pairing
These are my favorite easy dinners to serve with potato wedges:
📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Potato Wedges (Buffalo Wild Wings Copycat)
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 Large Potatoes sliced into wedges
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 teaspoons Dried Chives
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Add Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Dried Chives, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder and Salt to a large bowl. Add potato wedges to the bowlnd toss to combine.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, place potato wedges in the basket. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove basket and flip potatoes. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until crispy.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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