Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce

Serving bowl of potato wedges topped with cheesy sauce

3.25 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Potato Wedges with Cheesy Sauce

Perfectly seasoned, crispy Air Fryer Potato Wedges are easy to make. Top them with a cheesy vegan sauce for the ultimate snack or side.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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

Servings:

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

For the potatoes:

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

For the vegan cheese sauce:

½ cup raw cashews
2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon paprika
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.
1 pound fingerling potatoes, 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer. Cook for 16 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time.
Meanwhile, combine the cashews, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, turmeric, paprika, and 2 tablespoons water 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.
½ cup raw cashews, 2 Tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon paprika, 2 Tablespoons to ¼ cup water
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

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.

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a microwave safe dish or in your air fryer until heated through.

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