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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Side Dish Recipes

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Jul 13, 2017 · Last modified: Oct 5, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, soy-free, vegan

    Perfectly seasoned, crispy potato wedges are easy to make in your air fryer with little to no oil. Top them with a cheesy vegan sauce for the ultimate snack or side dish.

    Bowl of wedges topped with sauce and chives with a cookbook in the background

    If you love making French fries in your air fryer, this is the recipe for you. These cheesy vegan potato wedges remind me of the flavors of potato skins, but they are much easier to make. It's one of the many delicious recipes you'll find inside The Vegan Air Fryer: The Healthier Way to Enjoy Deep-Fried Flavors by JL Fields.

    I received a complimentary copy of The Vegan Air Fryer to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredients and substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Variations
    • Success tips
    • More air fryer recipes
    • Storing and reheating
    • FAQ
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • The potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
    • You can make them with fingerling or baby potatoes, which are easy to cut into wedges.
    • While delicious on their own, they are incredible topped with the cashew-based vegan cheese sauce.
    Closeup overhead of bowl of potato wedges topped with cheesy sauce

    Do you love air frying?

    Whether you are new to using this handy appliance or experienced and looking for more recipes, check out my recommendations for the best air fryer cookbooks for vegans.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Besides olive oil and some basic seasonings you probably keep on hand, you will need these special ingredients:

    • Fingerling potatoes: While the original recipe calls for these small, narrow potatoes, any small waxy potatoes can be used such as new potatoes, baby potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes.
    • Raw cashews: While not technically "raw" since they are roasted to remove the shells, these nuts make a great base for creamy sauces.
    • Nutritional yeast: These yellow flakes provide the cheesy flavor for the sauce.

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    For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Instructions

    1. Cut the potatoes into wedges and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    2. Air fry them, shaking half way through the cooking time.
    3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce in a high-speed blender.
    4. Transfer the cooked potatoes to an air fryer–safe pan or a piece of parchment paper. Drizzle the cheese sauce over the potato wedges and air fry for two more minutes.

    Variations

    If you want to skip the cheesy sauce, these crispy potato wedges are also delicious with ketchup, homemade cashew Ranch dressing, or Vegan French Onion Dip. Or sprinkle them with vegan Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.

    Success tips

    • For best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket. It's better to make this recipe in two batches if your appliance is small.
    • I recommend soaking the raw cashews in advance if you don't have a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix. To soak, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Cover the bowl and place in your refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
    • Short on time or you forgot to soak the cashews? Place them in a bowl of very hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and proceed with the recipe.
    Fingers holding wedge topped with cheese sauce

    More air fryer recipes

    Looking for more delicious air fryer recipes? Try some of these vegan favorites:

    • Platter of green beans with a wedge of lemon and gold serving utensils.
      Air Fryer Green Beans
    • Plate of blistered Shishito peppers with pink salt, soy sauce, and lemon on the side
      Air Fryer Shishito Peppers
    • Overhead of serving dish with orange tofu garnished with green onions and an orange slice
      Air Fryer Sticky Orange Tofu
    • Brownie on a plate topped with powdered sugar and mini chocolate chips.
      Small Batch Vegan Air Fryer Brownies

    And for even more recipes, join the Vegan Mediterranean Diet Recipes Facebook group for support, inspiration, and fun.

    Storing and reheating

    Leftovers can be stored covered for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a microwave safe dish or in your air fryer until heated through.

    FAQ

    What kind of air fryer do I need to make this recipe?

    You can use either a basket-style air fryer or a convection-oven air fryer. As each style and model varies when it comes to cooking times and temperatures, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions.

    Do you soak potatoes in water before air frying?

    If using starchy potatoes like Russets, it's best to soak the wedges in cold water before cooking to remove the excess starch. But since we are using waxy potatoes in this recipe, soaking isn't necessary to make them crispy.

    Is air fried food healthy?

    Compared to deep frying, cooking food in an air fryer results in fewer calories and less fat.

    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Serving bowl of potato wedges topped with cheesy sauce

    Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce

    Perfectly seasoned, crispy potato wedges are easy to make in an air fryer. Top them with a cheesy vegan sauce for the ultimate snack or side.
    4.54 from 15 votes
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    Special diet: gluten-free, soy-free, vegan
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    Potatoes

    • 1 pound fingerling potatoes, (or any small waxy potatoes such as new potatoes, baby potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes.)
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Cheese Sauce

    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 2 Tablespoons to ¼ cup water
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
    • Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise (or in quarters or eighths for larger potatoes) 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.
    • Meanwhile, 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

    Recipe reprinted from The Vegan Air Fryer, copyright © 2017 by JL Fields. Used by permission of the publisher.
    Success tips:
    • For best results, do not crowd the air fryer basket. It's better to make this recipe in two batches if your appliance is small.
    • I recommend soaking the raw cashews in advance if you don't have a high-speed blender such as a Vitamix. To soak, place the cashews in a bowl and cover with water. Cover the bowl and place in your refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
    • Short on time or you forgot to soak the cashews? Place them in a bowl of very hot water for 15 minutes. Drain and proceed with the recipe.
    Variations:
    If you want to skip the cheesy sauce, these crispy potato wedges are also delicious with ketchup, homemade cashew Ranch dressing, or Vegan French Onion Dip. Or sprinkle them with vegan Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
    Storing and reheating:
    Leftovers can be stored covered for 3 to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a microwave safe dish or in your air fryer until heated through.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 683mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    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 HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, 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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    1. Michelle McClintock

      March 03, 2021 at 8:18 am

      Can you have the cheese sauce on the side if you want to dip the wedge fries instead?

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      • Amy Katz

        March 03, 2021 at 8:52 am

        Yes, absolutely!

        Reply
    2. El

      March 03, 2021 at 7:50 am

      Does the nutrition info include the cheese sauce or just the potatoes?

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        March 03, 2021 at 8:53 am

        It includes the cheese sauce.

        Reply
    3. Jane

      October 26, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      4 stars
      First thing I've made in the fryer that, I bought my culinary son, was sitting collecting dust. I read another comment, which encouraged me to soak my cashews 1st-this seems a normal process.
      It was still really thick, no drizzling happening there. Anyway the dish was absolutely delicious. I had to stop myself from guzzling them. Ty.

      Reply

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