Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges, and honestly, they disappeared faster than anything else on the dinner table. After a long and stressful week, I was craving comfort food, but I didn’t want greasy takeout fries. A friend of mine kept telling me, “You have to try potato wedges in the air fryer—they come out unbelievably crispy.”

Sunday evening felt like the perfect time to finally try them. As the potatoes cooked, the smell of garlic, parmesan, and herbs filled the kitchen so quickly that everyone kept wandering in asking when they’d be ready.

My husband kept sneaking crispy wedges straight from the basket before dinner even started, and my kids were fighting over the extra parmesan topping. The best part was that the outside turned perfectly golden and crispy while the inside stayed soft and fluffy.

We served them with ranch and ketchup alongside burgers, and honestly, they tasted better than restaurant wedges. Now they’ve become one of my favorite easy air fryer sides for family dinners, game nights, or weekend comfort food cravings.

🥔🧄 Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

18–20 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Servings:

4 servings

Ingredients

• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Optional Dipping Sauces

• Ranch dressing
• Garlic aioli
• Ketchup
• Spicy mayo

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare potatoes

Wash potatoes thoroughly and cut into wedges.

Pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2: Season

In a large bowl, toss wedges with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 3: Add parmesan

Sprinkle parmesan cheese over potatoes and toss gently.

Step 4: Air fry

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Arrange wedges in a single layer.

Cook for 18–20 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Step 5: Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra parmesan if desired.

Serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition (Per Serving Approx.)

• Calories: 240
• Protein: 6g
• Carbs: 28g
• Fat: 12g
• Fiber: 3g

Q&A

Why soak potatoes first?

Optional soaking removes starch and helps make wedges crispier.

Can I use other potatoes?

Yes! Yukon Gold potatoes work great too.

How do I make them extra crispy?

Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.

Can I make them spicy?

Absolutely—add cayenne pepper or chili flakes.

How long do leftovers last?

Up to 3 days refrigerated.