Air Fryer Potato Wedges

By Jeri Mobley-Arias
December 12, 2021 | Updated on June 27, 2023

These might be the best air fryer potato wedges you’ll try. These potato wedges are prepared in an air fryer and then finished with a scallion ginger sauce. They’re crispy, perfectly seasoned and perfect as a side or main dish.

If you’re in the mood for more air fryer eats, then try my Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings and Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings recipes, next!

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

There are only a few things I can eat anytime of the day and air fryer potato wedges is one of them. The crunchy exterior and soft, creamy interior is one of the better food texture duos out there that I just can’t get enough of it.

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you because what makes this potato wedges recipe so special is the ginger scallion sauce the wedges are covered it. It’s insanely delicious! While the potato wedges are cooking, a simple ginger scallion oil sauce is prepared and finished when the wedges are ready to pop out of the air fryer–perfect timing!

I did some heavy research before purchasing an air fryer and ended up purchasing the Cosori Air Fryer Max XL and love it. This is not an ad for the appliance, rather sharing the model I use to make this recipe. Keep reading to learn how I make Cosori air fryer potato wedges!

air fryer potato wedges closeup

What Is Ginger Scallion Sauce?

I decided to take my roasted potato game up a notch and add a little something I typically enjoy over rice, chicken, fried eggs–literally everything: ginger scallion sauce (or ginger scallion oi)l. This salty, slightly onion-y condiment that is typically accompanied with Cantonese poached chicken, is also great with fish and guaranteed to convert any ginger hater.

ginger scallion oil closeup

Tools You’ll Need

Ingredients to Make Air Fryer Potato Wedges

  • Yukon gold potatoes
  • Kosher salt
  • Garlic powder
  • Avocado oil spray
air fryer wedges cooked

Ingredients to Make Ginger Scallion Sauce

  • Scallions
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • Kosher salt
  • Avocado oil

What Type of Potato Should You Use?

My go-to potato air fryer potato wedges is yukon gold. This has to be my favorite varietal of potatoes for its delicious, buttery mouthfeel and smooth texture.

pouring oil over ginger scallion ingredients

How Long Do You Need to Air Fry Potato Wedges?

For one pound of wedges that are single layered in my 5.8 quart air fryer basket, the total cook time is 28 minutes at 380°F. Keep in mind this time may vary depending on the make, model, watts, and size of your air fryer.

Tips and Tricks

  • Soak potatoes for 10-15 minutes to remove excess starch, this also helps with a crispier exterior.
  • Ginger scallion sauce yields roughly one cup, but you will only need 2-3 tablespoons. Use remaining oil on stir-fry vegetables, roasted chicken, noodles. The possibilities are endless!

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Air Fryer Potato Wedges

These might be the best air fryer potato wedges you’ll try. These potato wedges are prepared in an air fryer and then finished with a scallion ginger sauce. They’re crispy, perfectly seasoned and perfect as a side or main dish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings 2
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Asian, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes
  • Kosher salt, Diamond Crystal brand
  • Garlic powder
  • Avocado oil spray

Ginger Scallion Sauce

  • ¼ cup scallions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup avocado oil

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer at 380°F.
  • Cut potatoes into quarters. Soak in water for 10-15 minutes.
  • Drain water and pat potatoes dry with a paper towel. Spray potatoes with avocado oil spray and season generously with kosher salt and garlic powder.
  • Add potatoes to air fryer basket. Select "French Fries" setting, adjust time to 28 minutes, 380°F and press "Start". Shake air fryer basket at the 14 minute mark. Start working on the scallion oil while the potatoes are cooking.
  • Add chopped scallions, ginger, garlic, and kosher salt to a medium-sized mixing bowl.Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes. If you have a kitchen thermometer handy, you want the temperature of the oil to reach 350ºF. If you don't have a thermometer, you'll want to achieve a noticeably thin, shimmery oil.
  • Carefully pour the oil into the bowl containing the ingredients. You’ll notice a good amount of sizzling as the oil comes into contact with the ginger-scallion ingredients, that’s expected.
  • Leave the oil to cool for to room temperature (20 mins).Once you remove potatoes from the air fryer, transfer to a mixing bowl. Add 2-3 tbsps of ginger scallion oil to the bowl and mix well. Season with kosher salt, if needed, Serve immediately.
  • Place remaining ginger scallion sauce in a sterile jar. Sauce will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
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