Air Fryer Klyftpotatis

Name: Air Fryer Klyftpotatis (Swedish Potato Wedges)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients: 2 lb (900 g) medium potatoes, scrubbed; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp dried thyme or oregano (optional)

Klyftpotatis is the wedge you want beside falukorv or grilled fish: skin on, oil, salt, and a little paprika or garlic. A short parcook keeps the middle soft before the basket crisps the edges.

32 min total
390°F / 199°C
4 servings
12 min prep

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Even wedges

Cut similar thickness so they finish together.

Parcook first

Microwave or boil briefly. Raw dense wedges take forever and dry on the outside.

Shake twice

Movement browns every cut face.

Air Fryer Klyftpotatis

Prep 12 min · Cook 20 min · Total 32 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer390°F / 199°C

Basket time20 min

Flip / shakeat 7 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Loose single layer. Crowded wedges steam soft.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Prep

Cut each potato into 6-8 wedges. Microwave with a splash of water, covered, 5-6 minutes until just starting to soften. Drain and pat dry. Toss with oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder and thyme.
Potato wedges tossed with oil and paprika

Cook

Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C).
Cook 18-22 minutes, shaking every 6-7 minutes, until the edges are deep golden and the centers are tender.
Klyftpotatis crisping in the air fryer basket
Serve hot with falukorv, salmon, or a spoon of crème fraîche.