Easy Air Fryer Frozen Potato Wedges

Cooking frozen potato wedges in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy and delicious wedges.

With the help of an air fryer, you can achieve a crispy exterior and a soft and fluffy interior in just 8-10 minutes (400 F/200 c). Air frying your frozen wedges takes less time than using a traditional oven and less oil than deep frying.

In this article, I will guide you through the simple steps of cooking frozen potato wedges in an air fryer. Allowing you to serve up potato wedges as a great side dish or snack with your favorite sauce in no time at all.

Why cook frozen potato wedges in an air fryer?

Quick and easy – Use an air fryer instead of a traditional oven to save time. This is an easy recipe. Simply add the wedges to your air fryer basket and air fryer for 8-10 minutes vs. 18-22 minutes in an oven. You can cook the wedges frozen, no need to defrost them.

Crispy – Air fryers are great for cooking frozen foods, potato wedges are no exception. Your air fryer will cook them to perfection with a crispy exterior and fluffy inside.

Ready to go – Most store-bought frozen wedges are already seasoned and oiled.  You can add more of both if you want. But if you know you will be short of time. Pick the pack of wedges with your favorite seasonings already added from the grocery store.

Family favorite – A great substitute for french fries and just as easy to cook. Wedges bring something different. They are a great option if you want to serve something different from fries.

How long does cooking frozen potato wedges in the air fryer take?

It takes 8-10 minutes in an air fryer set at 400 F (200 c) to cook frozen potato wedges in an air fryer.

The size of the potato wedges can vary by brand. So the larger the wedges and the more you cook the longer they will need to cook.

What equipment do I need to cook potato wedges in an air fryer?

To cook potato wedges in an air fryer, all you need is…

• Kitchen tongs or a serving spoon
• Air fryer liner (optional) – Parchment paper, aluminum foil, or silicone to reduce clean-up time.

If you are thinking of adding a little bit of extra oil, use cooking spray or an oil sprayer to apply.

How to cook potato wedges in an air fryer

Air frying frozen potato wedges could not be easier and is far faster than cooking in a traditional oven. Follow these simple steps for perfectly crispy wedges…

Step 1 – Preheat the air fryer.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 c).

Step 2 – Prepare the basket (optional)

Once the air fryer has pre-heated, add an air fryer basket liner if using. Parchment paper or silicone are all great options. 

Step 3 – Add potato wedges

Place the potato wedges in the air fryer basket. You can have wedges on top of and next to each other. Fill the basket of the air fryer to no more than half full.

If you want to add extra seasoning or spray on some more oil to help the wedges crisp. Now is the time to add and spray.

Step 4 – Cook

Air fry the frozen potato wedges for 8 minutes.

Step 5 – Shake

After 4 minutes of cook time shake the air fryer basket to move the wedges around.

Step 6 – Check

After the full 8 minutes check that the potato wedges are cooked to your preference.

Step 7 – Extra Time (optional)

If you like extra crispy edges, air fry for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 8 – Serve

Once the potato wedges are cooked to your preference. Use the tongs or serving spoon to remove them from the air fryer. Or simply pour them out of the basket.

Top tips

Here are some top tips for serving perfect potato wedges.

Preheat – To serve up crispy wedges preheat the air fryer.

Do not thaw – For best results cook the potato wedges straight from frozen.

Don’t overfill – You do not want to try and cook too many wedges at once. You don’t need to organize them in a single layer as I recommend for many other frozen foods. But you still want there to be some room between wedges for the hot air to circulate. Cook in batches if needed.

Shake – By shaking the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time all the wedges will be crispy.

Extra time – If the wedges are bigger in size or you are cooking a big batch. Then you may need to add extra time.

Serving with

In our house, I tend to serve air-fried potato wedges as an alternative to frozen french fries. A perfect accompaniment to fish sticks, nuggets, or a burger.

If you want to make more of the wedges beyond serving them with your favorite dipping sauce (BBQ sauce, tomato ketchup, or sour cream). Here are some great side dish suggestions…

• Cheesy – cover the wedges in grated cheddar or parmesan cheese.
• Loaded – Add some bacon bits, sour cream, chives, and grated cheese.
• Tex-Mex – Add some tomatoes, chili, sour cream, grated cheese, and guacamole.

Common questions

How do I store leftover potato wedges?

If you have some leftover potato wedges. Wait for the potato wedges to cool to room temperature and put them in an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for up to 3 days.

How do I reheat potato wedges?

To reheat your potato wedges, air fry them at 340 F (170 c) for 3-5 minutes.

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