Crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Peri-Peri Seasoning

Step up your snack game with our Peri Peri Air Fryer Wedges! These spicy potato wedges are quick to prepare and packed with bold peri peri flavour.

If you prefer simple cooking that still tastes fantastic, our air fryer recipes are ideal. These peri peri air fryer wedges take just a few minutes to prep and turn out perfectly crisp and seasoned.

They make a great side for easy air fryer mains like air fryer burgers, air fryer whole chicken and air fryer Nando’s chicken.

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Why Cook These Air Fryer Wedges?

Save time and energy – air frying wedges uses less time and energy than a traditional oven.

Lower fat – this recipe uses just 1 tbsp of olive oil for the whole batch.

Super easy – no par-boiling needed. Simply wash, slice, season and air fry for a tasty side even on busy weeknights.

air fryer wedges with peri peri seasoning served in a bowl with a tomato chilli dip on the side

Planning a homemade Nando’s?

For a full homemade Nando’s-style meal, try these recipes alongside the wedges — they work perfectly together and will have dinner on the table in no time.

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Brioche Garlic Bread Slices
Ranch Coleslaw

Equipment Needed

Air fryer – a two-drawer model such as the Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone is handy for cooking larger meals at once, but any air fryer that fits the wedges will work.
Chopping board
Vegetable knife
Mixing bowl
Tablespoon and teaspoon

Ingredients

You’ll only need three ingredients plus a pinch of salt to make these peri peri spiced wedges.

four potatoes, cup of olive oil and saucer of peri peri seasoning on a white table

4 large potatoes – King Edward, Maris Piper or Desiree work well.
1 tbsp olive oil – substitute sunflower or rapeseed oil if you prefer.
2 tsp peri peri seasoning – use less if you don’t like it too spicy; a shop-bought mix is fine or use a homemade blend.
Pinch of salt

How to Make Peri Peri Air Fryer Wedges

These spicy potato wedges are simple to prepare and taste fantastic.

Step 1 – Slice the potatoes

Peel the potatoes if you prefer, then halve them lengthways. Cut each half into 4–6 wedges depending on size.
Place the wedges in a mixing bowl to season.

peeled potatoes sliced into wedges in a stainless steel bowl, pot of olive oil and saucer of peri peri seasoning to the side of the bowl

Step 2 – Season the wedges

Pour the olive oil over the wedges, sprinkle on the peri peri seasoning and add a pinch of salt.
Toss with your hands to coat each wedge evenly in oil and seasoning.

olive oil being poured over freshly cut potato wedges in a stainless steel bowl

peri peri seasoning being tipped into a bowl with wedges

Step 3 – Cook the wedges

Arrange the wedges in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 160°C (air fryer setting) for 20 minutes to soften the centres, shaking the basket every 6–8 minutes for even cooking.
After 20 minutes, shake the wedges again and increase the temperature to 200°C. Cook for a further 15–20 minutes or until the edges are golden and crisp and the centres are tender.

air fryer wedges with peri peri seasoning in the air fryer basket

Step 4 – Serve

Transfer the wedges to a serving platter or bowl and serve alongside your favourite main. They’re delicious with dips, salads or grilled mains.

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Air Fryer Wedges With Peri Peri Seasoning

Yield:
Serves 4

Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
35 minutes

Total Time:
40 minutes

Delicious air fryer wedges seasoned with peri peri — a great simple side for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

4 large potatoes
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp peri peri seasoning – use less if you don’t like things too spicy
Pinch salt

Instructions

Peel and halve the potatoes lengthways, then cut each half into 4–6 wedges.
Place the wedges in a mixing bowl to season.
Pour over the olive oil, sprinkle with peri peri seasoning and add a pinch of salt.
Toss the wedges with your hands so they’re evenly coated.
Arrange the wedges in the air fryer basket.
Cook at 160°C for 20 minutes, shaking the basket every 6–8 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Increase the temperature to 200°C and cook for a further 15–20 minutes until golden and crisp.
Serve on a platter or in a bowl alongside your favourite meal.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 308Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 158mgCarbohydrates: 63gFiber: 7gSugar: 4gProtein: 7g

Nutritional content is a general guide and may vary depending on ingredients and measurements.

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