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Air Fryer Jamaican Jerk Potato Wedges

Jerk seasoning has a new vessel with my Air Fryer Jamaican Jerk Potato Wedges, a perfect appetizer or side dish to go with your main meal plans for the entire family!
Prep Time1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Total Time1 hour 42 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Keyword: air-fryer, appetizer, baked, caribbean, crisp, dairy-free, easy, food, gluten-free, Jamaican, jerk, recipe, side dish, spicy, vegan
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 416kcal
Author: Shanika

Ingredients

WEDGES:

  • 1 ½ lbs. organic russet potatoes (That's about 4-5 large potatoes)
  • 3-4 Tbsps Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps Homemade Jerk Dry Rub Seasoning

DAIRY-FREE RANCH SAUCE:

  • 1 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce, premium
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dill weed
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

PREP + SOAK POTATOES:

  • Rinse and pat dry each potato and cut lengthways into halves and then in halves lengthways again----this should create a jumbo (very large) wedge-like shape. You should have about 6-8 pieces of fries when done for each potato. Repeat until all potatoes are cut.
  • In a bowl, add cold water until ¾ filled along with a few ice cubes + 1 teaspoon of sea salt to keep things cold. Add cut potatoes into bowl and let soak for 20 minutes.
  • Once soak time is complete, drain potatoes, rinse with cold water, and pat dry thoroughly before adding them unto a flat surface (i.e. countertop, cutting board, etc.) lined with paper towels for them to "dry" out for a bit (about 30-minutes to 1 hour). NOTE: This process helps them to be extra crispy.

PREP THE JERK SEASONING BLEND:

BAKE THE FRIES IN AIR FRYER:

  • Add the dry cut slices of potatoes into a large bowl along with the jerk seasoning and olive oil, mixing everything together with your hands until fries are full coated.
  • Transfer the wedges to the prepared basket of your air fryer (I like to lightly spray with oil to avoid sticking) and set the temperature to 400 degrees. Wedges should take about 20-22 minutes to fully cook through and become crips. NOTE: check on the wedges every 10 minutes to shake the potatoes.

TO MAKE THE DAIRY-FREE FRY BBQ RANCH SAUCE:

  • In a bowl, add all ingredients and whisk together until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Remove the wedges from the air fryer and serve with a side of your favorite condiment/sauce or the BBQ ranch sauce.
  • Bon Appetit!

Notes

  • STORAGE: Place any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, simply add leftovers to a freezer safe ziplock bag or container and keep frozen for up to 10 months. 
  • JERK SEASONING (STORAGE): Any leftover jerk seasoning can be stored in a ziplock bag for later use or used as garnish. 
  • OVEN BAKED OPTION: See FAQ section for details!

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg