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Cheesy Potato Wedges (The Vegan Air Fryer)

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Cheesy Potato Wedges is one of the easy and delicious recipes from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields. They are perfect for game days and parties, and are vegan and gluten-free.

(And don’t miss the cookbook giveaway at the end of this post!)

Cheesy Potato Wedges from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields

Do you have an air fryer?

I have one and absolutely love it.

You can use it for heating up foods you would normally make in the oven, such as frozen foods.

But to me, the best thing about using an air fryer is you can make traditionally fried foods with a lot less oil, or even none at all!

The Vegan Air Fryer Cookbook by JL Fields

Perhaps you noticed my Phillips air fryer in the video showing how to make Soyrizo Potato Tacos.

I have been completely happy with it since I got it. The other air fryer that comes highly recommended is the GoWISE.

In her book The Vegan Air Fryer, JL Fields explains why you would want to use an air fryer and how to use one. She also talks about helpful accessories you might want.

Overhead view of Cheesy Potato Wedges from The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields

And then there are the recipes! I love the creative and delicious dishes JL showcases in The Vegan Air Fryer.

You can make Buffalo Cauliflower. I love to make it a meal by using it in Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Salad.

Or how about Jackfruit Taquitos? I like serving them with guacamole or Fresh Pineapple Salsa.

You can even make desserts in your air fryer, like Blueberry Apple Crumble!

But one of my favorite ways to use my air fryer is for cooking potatoes, like these Cheesy Potato Wedges!

Close up of Cheesy Potato Wedges made in the air fryer topped with a dairy-free vegan cheesy sauce. This recipe is also gluten-free.

I usually use a little olive oil, but you can omit the oil entirely and still enjoy your favorite French fries made healthier.

I often use my air fryer to make Breakfast Potatoes when I don’t want to turn on the oven. Plus they don’t need to cook as long.

The recipe for Cheesy Potato Wedges calls for fingerling potatoes which you cut in half lengthwise. When I went shopping, I found some Dutch Yellow Baby Potatoes, which I used here sliced in quarters.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do, and be sure to check out The Vegan Air Fryer!

And if you make Cheesy Potato Wedges, or any of the other recipes on the website, I would love to see your creations!

Use the hashtag #veggiessavetheday on Instagram and tag Veggies Save The Day so I don’t miss seeing what’s cooking in your kitchen. In addition, you can post your photos on the Facebook page Veggies Save The Day.

Cheesy Potato Wedges are easy to make in the air fryer with minimal ingredients. They are perfect for game days and parties, and are vegan and gluten-free. (From The Vegan Air Fryer by JL Fields)

Cheesy Potato Wedges
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Cheesy Potato Wedges

Try these potato wedges if you love potato skins but want that potato, too. This is a great side dish and also a fun recipe to make for game day noshing. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 182
Author JL Fields
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Ingredients

Potatoes

Cheese Sauce

Instructions

  • Potatoes: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Wash the potatoes. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and transfer them to a large bowl. Add the oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the potatoes. Toss to coat. Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer. Cook for 16 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time.
  • Cheese Sauce: Combine the cashews, turmeric, paprika, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice in a high-speed blender. Blend on low, slowly increasing the speed and adding water as needed. Be careful to avoid using too much water, as you want a thick, cheesy consistency.
  • Transfer the cooked potatoes to an air fryer–safe pan or a piece of parchment paper. Drizzle the cheese sauce over the potato wedges. Place the pan in the air fryer and cook for 2 more minutes at 400°F.

Notes

From The Vegan Air Fryer, copyright © 2017 by JL Fields. Used by permission.
I recommend the Phillips Air Fryer.
No-Oil Option: Omit the olive oil.
Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 649mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 5.2mg
Tried this recipe?Let me know what you think by leaving a ☆ rating and comment. And share your photo on Instagram and tag @veggiessavetheday and #veggiessavetheday!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Potato Wedges

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About Amy Katz

Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on NBC News, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, PureWow, Brides, LIVEKINDLY, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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  7. Jenn

    I really just want to eat an entire plate of these cheesy potato wedges and call it dinner! I still don’t have an air fryer, but wanting one more and more every day!

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    • Amy

      I think you’ll really love having an air fryer. It makes it easy to cook with little or no oil. And we did have these potatoes for dinner one night. 🙂

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  8. Kristi

    I do have an air fryer. Have only used it a few times, but love it. I can’t wait to get better at it. I would love to win the cookbook for more ideas!

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  13. Heather

    I don’t have an air fryer yet! I plan to get one soon though and can’t wait to make some of these receipes.

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  14. Mamachandra

    We got an air fryer for Christmas this past year and are smitten! Tofu has been my favorite food to tackle in it, but I love hot it keeps on surprising me! LOVE potatoes in the AF, def trying this one!

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  15. Arnold Laura

    I’ve had an air fryer for a few weeks, but haven’t yet gotten the hang of using it. The cheesy fries look great.

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  20. Rebecca Johnson


    No we do not have an air fryer but I always wanted one. This looks amazing and I think we’d use one a lot.

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  26. MaryAnn Atzrott

    No I don’t have an air fryer….this is the first I’ve ever heard of one so now I’m definitely going to look into getting one!

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  29. RosieP

    I don’t have an air fryer but I’m hearing more and more people rave about them so I think buying one is on my Must Have list. I just bought an Instant Pot two weeks ago and I love it. I also love cookbooks 😉

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  31. Matt


    I absolutely love this! We’ve used a very similar cheesy cashew sauce for our breakfast potatoes, so I definitely approve. All the rage about air fryers (and this beautiful post) has got me thinking we need to invest in one ASAP!

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  37. Roseanne

    I don’t have an air fryer, but I’ve been hearing too many good things about it! All of the possibilities amazes me!

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  39. Katie


    Amazing recipe, Amy! Thank you for sharing your experience with these delicious cheesy potatoes with us! I tried it and I loved it, but I love everything with cheese on it!! Also, I`m not giving my air fryer for anything – I love to cook with this magical appliance!

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  40. Jar


    Huh?? I tried this and it wasn’t a good experience. There was so little in the vitamix that it didn’t cover the blades. I turned it on low and little bits of cashew would be flung to the lid and the sides. I scraped everything down…turned it on low…same thing. I had to add a significant amount of water to get the sauce even close to smooth. Now I have a thin watery sauce. Not what I hoped for…am I doing something wrong??

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