What better than crunchy, crispy potato wedges to satisfy those fast-food cravings? These air fried potato wedges are low on the guilt-factor, high on crunch and packed with flavor!
Clean, and pat dry the potatoes. Leave the skins on, and cut them into quarters or six pieces.
Stove-top Method
In a large pot, add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the salt, the potatoes and the baking soda. Let the potatoes cook for 10 minutes, until a skewer goes into the potato easily. The potatoes should be tender, but not too soft.
Drain the water and keep the potatoes aside.
Instant Pot Instructions
Add the potatoes to the Instant Pot. Add enough water to cover the potatoes. Add the salt and the baking soda and mix.
Put on the lid of the IP, and with the vent in 'sealing' position, switch to 'Pressure Cook' (Manual) mode, in 'High' setting, for 4 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is completed, let the pressure release naturally for 3 minutes. Then, turn the vent to release steam (Quick Release of pressure).
The potatoes are now par-boiled. Drain the water and keep the potatoes aside.
Prepare garlic-infused oil
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil and add the chopped garlic and sage (sage is optional). Saute the garlic until the garlic starts to brown. Turn off the heat.
Strain the oil using a fine mesh strainer and pour the oil over the potatoes. Reserve the garlic for later.
Cover the potatoes with a lid, roughly toss the potatoes in the oil, making sure the exterior of the potatoes are coated with layer of mash (see video).
Air Fryer Instructions
Preheat the air fryer at 390 F for 5 minutes
Place the roughed up potatoes in a single layer on the air fryer basket or tray. Do not crowd them.
Air fry the potatoes for 20 minutes, flipping them over at the halfway mark. Once the potatoes are nice and golden brown, take them out.
Oven Instructions
In a pre-heated oven, bake the wedges for 40-45 minutes on 350 F, flipping them over once halfway through untill the potato wedges are crisp and golden.
To Garnish
Once air fried or baked, take out the wedges and toss them with the reserved garlic and serve. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley.
Video
Notes
Toss the parboiled potatoes in garlic-infused oil before air frying or baking.
To air-fry crispy potatoes, make sure you place them in a single layer in the Air Fryer, do not overcrowd the potatoes else they will not crisp up well.
Make sure you cook the potatoes in baking soda, this will help the potatoes break down when you toss them. The mushy exterior of the potatoes will help them to crisp up well when air frying or baking.