Crispy Potato Wedges from the Air Fryer
These crispy air-fryer potato wedges are golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, and full of savory flavors. The potatoes are marinated in yeast flakes, garlic, smoked paprika, and rosemary, and coated with a little durum wheat semolina to make them extra crispy. This vegan recipe uses very little oil and is perfect as a side dish, snack, or quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
- 800 g floury potatoes
- 3 tbsp durum wheat semolina, preferably whole-grain (about 30 g) (gluten-free option: cornmeal)
- 1 tbsp oil (such as olive oil)
- 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder, dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
- 2 tbsp yeast flakes (my favorites are the ones from Naturata)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
optional:
- 1 pinch of salt (the bouillon powder is already salty, so taste first)
Instructions
- Cutting the wedges: Wash the potatoes thoroughly, peel them if desired (leaving the skin on provides more fiber), and cut them lengthwise into wedges about 2 to 3 cm thick. Rinse briefly and do not dry them. The residual moisture helps the semolina stick.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: Dissolve the vegetable bouillon powder in 1 tablespoon of hot water. In a large bowl, mix with oil, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, rosemary, and pepper.
- Marinate: Add the wedges and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
- Coat: Sprinkle semolina over the top and toss again until all the wedges are evenly coated. It’s best to do this with your hands or by covering the bowl and shaking it vigorously.
- Cooking: Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C. Place the wedges in a single layer—don’t overcrowd the basket; it’s better to cook them in two batches. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes per batch, shaking every 8 minutes. If everything fits in the basket in one batch, allow 25 to 30 minutes.
- They’re done when they’re golden brown and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Just test with a fork.
Notes
Full recipe (2 servings):
Calories: 840 kcal
Protein: 22 g, Fat: 12 g, Carbohydrates: 156 g, of which sugars: about 4 g, Dietary Fiber: 18 g
Per serving (for 2 servings):
Calories: 420 kcal
Protein: 11 g, Fat: 6 g, Carbohydrates: 78 g, of which sugars: about 2 g, Dietary Fiber: 9 g