Tasty Cajun Potato Wedges

Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and packed with bold Louisiana-inspired flavor, these Cajun Potato Wedges are the perfect side or snack! Coated in a smoky, spicy blend of Cajun seasoning and baked or air-fried to golden perfection, these wedges bring just the right amount of crunch and heat.

If you don’t have an air fryer, you can cook them in the oven with the simple instructions below. Then get ready to dig in—these Cajun Potato Wedges are crispy, spicy, and downright addictive!

Helpful Tips

• Soak or not – Many potato recipes, like French fries and hash browns, suggest soaking or rinsing the potatoes in water before baking, to reduce the amount of starch. We tried it both ways and found that the potatoes were just as crispy either way. Save yourself the extra step and skip right to air frying.
• Cut the potatoes consistently – You can cut the potatoes into any thickness of wedge for this recipe but keep in mind that the times will change. If you cut the potato into quarters instead of 6th, the cook time will increase to 18 minutes total.
• Don’t skimp on seasoning – Cajun spice blends vary, so taste and adjust as needed. For extra depth, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a dash of cayenne for more heat. Try this recipe for homemade Cajun seasoning. You can buy it in different heat levels, so you can go mild, medium or hot depending on your preference. I also like McCormick’s Cajun seasoning.

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Tasty Cajun Potato Wedges

Cajun Potato Wedges are a crispy, spicy way to enjoy potatoes, cooked either in the air fryer or in the oven. They make a great snack or finger food appetizer.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 14 minutes mins

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 103 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound russet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning more or less to taste
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil or spray

Instructions

 

• Wash 1 pound of russet potatoes and pat dry. Cut into wedges.
• Season with Cajun seasoning (as much or as little as you like).

For the air fryer:

• Spray air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil.
• Place wedges in air fryer basket. Spray potato wedges with cooking spray.
• Cook at 400° F for 14 minutes, shaking the basket and reapplying oil spray halfway through.

For the oven:

• Toss the wedges in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of cooking oil until coated.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon baking mat. Pour the potato wedges onto the baking sheet. Space them out so that they aren't touching each other.
• Bake on 400°F(200°C) for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and flip them over. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.

Notes

• You may need to adjust cooking times depending on the size of our potato wedges.
• You can peel or leave the peel on the potato. It won’t affect it either way.

Nutrition

Calories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 863IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

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