Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries
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Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries are made from scratch, tender, and incredibly tasty! With simple ingredients, less oil and a short cooking time, they make the perfect side dish or appetizer!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Crispy air fryer steak fries are an easy side dish you can make in a jiffy. With very little oil and your favorite seasoning, you'll have the best air fryer potato wedges you've ever tasted in just minutes!
These air fryer potato wedges will be one of your favorite recipes to serve alongside cheeseburgers, meatball sliders and crunchy fried chicken. They're healthier than deep frying and will definitely satisfy the potato lovers in your family.
Using an air fryer frees up your oven or stovetop for other things. While you're frying hamburgers, your air fryer can work its magic! It's the perfect way to create appetizers for Game Day!
Ingredients
Simple ingredients make easy recipes. There's a good chance you have all of these ingredients in your pantry at home! See recipe card for quantities.
- medium russet potatoes - creates a crispy skin
- olive oil - flavorful oil that's healthy too
- garlic powder - adds great flavor
- steak seasoning - a variety of spices that work well together
- sea salt - enhances the taste
- dried parsley - provides color
- cooking spray - keeps the wedges from sticking together
Equipment
There are many air fryers on the market, but make sure to purchase one that has at least a 4 quart capacity.
- Air Fryer (ad) 4 quart or larger
- kitchen tongs
- small and large bowls
How to Make Air Fryer Steak Fries
1 - Cut fresh potatoes into wedges using a sharp knife and cutting board. To make wedges, cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then turn over and cut each half again.
*TIP - 4 potatoes cut in half, then halved again equals a total of 16 wedges.
3 - Place wedges in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
4 - In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, steak seasoning and sea salt together to make a seasoning mix and sprinkle over wedges in bowl. Use tongs to get all areas covered.
5 - Arrange wedges in a single layer in bottom of the air fryer basket.
6 - Cook wedges at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Shake basket every 5 minutes for best results.
7 - Sprinkle wedges with extra salt if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. (The recipe for my favorite honey mustard dip is in the recipe card below.)
How to Make Honey Mustard Dip
Simply mix mayonnaise, stone ground mustard, Texas Pete Dust, garlic powder and honey together in a small bowl for the best dip you've ever tasted! (See quantities in recipe card.)
Recipe FAQS
Yes, you can use any oil that has a high smoke point like canola oil, avocado oil or corn oil.
Russets are the best to use in an air fryer because they have a soft texture inside while remaining crispy on the outside. Other varieties like red, white, or Yukon Gold potatoes can be used but they won't be as crispy.
I love my 4 quart Ninja Air Fryer (ad) because it has simple instructions and gets the job done without taking up too much space in my kitchen. I like the fryer-style basket and easy way it cooks. Plus, clean up is a breeze!
Variations
Crispy potato wedges are delicious when served by themselves, but will be one of your favorite potato recipes when you add a little bit of sass!
Try these ideas to put your steak fries over the top...
- Load them up with sour cream, crispy bacon and green onions.
- Smother in chili, then top with cheddar cheese and sour cream.
- Substitute sweet potato wedges to make air fryer sweet potato fries.
- Turn them into chips by using thinly sliced white potatoes.
- Toss with parmesan cheese or sprinkle with blue cheese crumbles.
- Dip in honey mustard, ketchup, spicy mayo, sriracha, aioli or your favorite dipping sauce.
Top Tips
- Be sure to arrange potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the basket.
- Don't overlap wedges for best results.
- All air fryers cook differently. If potatoes aren't done after 15 minutes, cook a few minutes longer.
- The size of potato matters. If you use a large potato, you'll need to cut smaller wedges to allow them to cook properly.
- Wedges will be crispy when they come out of the fryer. Serve immediately for best results. The longer they sit, the softer they become, but they still taste amazing!
- Shaking the air fryer every 5 minutes helps cook the potatoes evenly and makes them crispier on the outside.
Storage & Freezing
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
*TIP - dice leftover potatoes into cubes and fry with onions for breakfast potatoes!
You can also freeze the wedges in an air tight container and reheat in your air fryer for a few minutes whenever you want.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Steak Fries
Steak fries in the air fryer is the best way to make homemade potato wedges in less time than it takes to fry them or bake in the oven. Here are some ideas of recipes that go great with air fryer steak fries:
- Beef Tenderloin Steak - a tender beef tenderloin steak steak tastes amazing alongside these crispy steak fries
- Sandwiches - try this recipe with a caprese panini or grinder sandwich
- Fried Chicken Tenders - everyone loves chicken fingers and fries together!
- Burgers and Hotdogs - whip this side up in a hurry to serve with a burger or chili dog
- With a Salad - this recipe for steak and potato salad features crispy steak fries on top!
Related Recipes
Try these other easy recipes if you're a potato lover like me!
Recipe Card
Crispy Air Fryer Steak Fries
*See notes in blog post for detailed tips, photos and instructions.
Equipment
Ingredients
STEAK FRIES
- 4 medium russet potatoes (cut in wedges)
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
HONEY MUSTARD DIP
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ Tablespoon stone ground mustard (not the dry powder)
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- ⅛ teaspoon Texas Pete dust ad
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
STEAK FRIES
- Cut fresh potatoes into wedges using a sharp knife and a cutting board. To make wedges, cut potatoes in half lengthwise, then turn over and cut each half again.4 medium russet potatoes
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil.2 Tablespoons olive oil
- In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, steak seasoning and sea salt together to make a seasoning mix and sprinkle over wedges in bowl. Use tongs to get all areas covered.1 teaspoon steak seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Arrange potato wedges in a single layer in the bottom of an air fryer basket.
- Cook wedges at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Shake basket every 5 minutes for best results.
- Sprinkle potatoes with extra salt and dried parsley if desired. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.1 teaspoon dried parsley
HONEY MUSTARD DIP
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl with a spoon or whisk.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ Tablespoon stone ground mustard, 1 Tablespoon honey, ⅛ teaspoon Texas Pete dust, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Spoon into a serving bowl and place in the middle of wedges.
Notes
- Be sure to arrange potatoes in an even layer in the bottom of the basket.
- Don't overlap wedges for best results.
- All air fryers cook differently. If potatoes aren't done after 15 minutes, cook a few minutes longer.
- The size of potato matters. If you use a large potato, you'll need to cut smaller wedges to allow them to cook properly.
- Wedges will be crispy when they come out of the fryer. Serve immediately for best results. The longer they sit, the softer they become, but they still taste amazing!
- Shaking the air fryer every 5 minutes helps cook the potatoes evenly and makes them crispier.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is an auto generated estimate.
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These look delicious. I've been wondering how to make potatoes in my air fryer and now I have a great recipe with a new dip! Yum!
Thank you Kara! These potato wedges are definitely easy to make. 🙂
Perfect potato wedges!
Thanks Pam! I just made these again for lunch today. Great timing! 🙂
This was delicious! I ended up baking some on a pan and some in the air fryer.
Great idea Mary!