The first dish I ever cooked in my deep fryer was potato wedges, and since then I’ve been searching for the best potato wedges recipe – one that promises flavor, a crispy coating, and a soft, fluffy center.
This is the reason why Instagram and TikTok foodie Sheyna Patel potato fryer recipe (opens in a new tab) piqued my interest when he showed up at my FYP. And with over 10.8 million views and 1.1 million likes (and counting), it looks like I’m not alone.
The key difference between Sheyna’s recipe and other best fryer potato wedges recipes I’ve tried in the past is the use of an ice bath. Before seasoning and cooking wedges, Sheyna recommends soaking them in ice water for 25-30 minutes.
I was quite cynical about this seemingly unnecessarily long step at first; for me, potato wedges were the perfect “quick” snack or addition to the main course. However, after trying this recipe multiple times with different spices, I am truly converted.
Below you will learn how to make Sheyna’s viral potato wedges at home.
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Ingredients for potato fryers
You can prepare about 16 potato quarters with the ingredients listed below. If you use smaller or larger potatoes then of course the number will vary and therefore the amount of seasoning may need to be adjusted.
The spices listed below can be exchanged for different options depending on your taste. I made these wedges using Cajun seasoning as well as Chinese five spice, with both alternatives working equally well.
It should be noted that I have tried this recipe with both cold and ice water and both give similar results, so don’t worry too much if you don’t have ice cubes on hand.
- 2 medium white potatoes
- 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon of onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of corn starch
- ice
Deep fryer potato wedge method
I used Tower T17099 Vortx Eco Air fryer with double basket (opens in a new tab), set to 350ºF (175°C) for 20 minutes. The wedges were turned over after 10 minutes to ensure they were evenly baked.
Step 1: Cut each potato in half, then in half again, and in half again to make 16 wedges.
Step 2: Place these wedges in a large bowl of ice water and let them soak for 25-30 minutes. Cold water helps to remove the starch from the potatoes, which prevents them from swelling and sticking together, and helps to obtain a crispy coating.
Step 3: Remove the quarters from the ice water and pat dry with a kitchen towel or clean cloth.
Step 4: Place the wedges in a dry bowl and add the spices, cornstarch and vegetable oil. The corn starch helps to remove excess moisture during the cooking process for an even crispier coating.
Step 5: Using your hand or a spoon, make sure each wedge is coated with the oil and spices as evenly as possible.
Step 6: Set the fryer to a temperature of 175°C, place the wedges in the fryer basket in rows a few inches apart and set the timer for 10 minutes. Ideally, the wedges should be placed on the grill grate to help air circulate around them, although this is not necessary.
Step 7: After 10 minutes, open the fryer and turn the wedges over. Set the timer for another 10 minutes. Opening the fryer will lower the temperature, so if after 20 minutes your wedges aren’t as crispy as you’d like, let them sit for a few more minutes.
Step 8: Once cooked, remove the quarters and serve with your favorite sauce as an evening snack or as an accompaniment to a main meal.
Fryer potato wedges verdict
I have tried many recipes for cooking french fries, fries and wedges in my deep fryer, and while the results always taste good, they are rarely as crispy as I would like. So I was pleasantly surprised by the level of crunch offered by the potato wedges cooked this way. The inside of the wedges remained soft and fluffy throughout.
While the step of soaking the potatoes in an ice bath adds a lot of time to what should be a quick snack, it’s totally worth it for that extra crunch in my opinion.
If you’re still hesitating to buy a deep fryer, you might want to read our article on are deep fryers worth it? to help you make a decision.