If you’re anything like me, sometimes you crave something that’s both salty and tangy. That combination of flavors is delicious! That’s why I’ve fallen in love with homemade air fryer salt and vinegar potato chips. They’re perfectly crispy, and the salt and vinegar seasoning is spot-on. These chips are a great option when you want a snack that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. By making your own salt and vinegar potatoes in an air fryer, you can control the ingredients and enjoy a guilt-free snack. Give these potato slices a try the next time you’re feeling a little bit salty and vinegary.
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Why Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potatoes?
Nothing beats Homemade Air fryer potato chips and snacking on its salty crispy caramelized edges. I love this recipe for its delicious taste and simplicity. There’s nothing else in this recipe besides salt, vinegar, potatoes, and a little oil. And some freshly ground pepper too. Yum! And if you love the classic combo of salt and vinegar, you have to try the Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings. The taste is out of this world.
I never liked the store-bought chips because they were always too greasy, these are perfect, however. The Air Fryer gives them a nice crispy texture without all the oil, and the vinegar flavor is spot on. I like to dip mine in ranch dressing or serve them with homemade Copycat Chick-fil-A dipping sauce, but you can eat them plain. If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to traditional fried chips, give Air Fryer Potato Chips a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Adapted from Martha Stewart. I loved her grilled potato slices recipe and converted it into the air fryer salt and vinegar potato chips.
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Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes. I use Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes. Thinly sliced. About 1/8 of an inch (2-3 mm) in thickness.
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 Tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse potatoes. Leave the skins on (Optional).
- Using a sharp knife, thinly slice potatoes. About 1/8 inch thick (2-3 mm). Alternatively, you can use the potato mandoline slicer.
- Rinse the potato slices under running water. This helps to rid of the starch.
- In a small pot, combine the potato slices, vinegar, and one tablespoon of salt. If vinegar does not cover potatoes by at least ¼ inch, top it up with cold water until it does.
- Bring to boil, lower the heat, and simmer until fork-tender. About 5 minutes.
- Let cool in the vinegar liquid for 15 minutes.
- Drain well and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380F/190C.Place the potato slices in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil. Alternatively, you can spritz them with oil spray. I use the Ghee spray oil.
- Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon of salt and pepper to taste. Toss to coat.
- Arrange the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry mode until lightly browned on top, about 5 minutes. Then flip each slice and air fry until golden brown, with crispy edges and caramelized spots. About 4-5 minutes more.
- Serve with Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce or Chipotle dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips
- Use starchy potatoes such as Russet or Yukon Gold. These varieties will produce chips that are nice and crispy.
- Cut the potatoes thinly, using a mandoline if possible. If the potatoes are too thick, they won’t get crispy enough when cooked.
- Soak the potato slices in cold water for at least 15 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove some of the starch, which will make for crispier chips.
- Fry the potato slices in the air fryer until golden brown. Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the chips will stick together and won’t get crispy.
- Sprinkle potato chips with more salt, if desired. While they’re still hot.
Ultra crispy and delicious. Thank you
can u use sweet potatoes
I haven’t personally tried it yet, but I’d give it a try on the same recipe and principle. Love your idea!
Although I dried the potatoes carefully, I had to dehydrate them for hours before re airfrying them
Just tried this recipe as my first air fryer potato chips, and it worked super well. My wife said “amazing” after a taste test. I used white vinegar, cider vinegar and malt vinegar. I did 3 mm chips using a mandolin with a single russet, skin on. The slices were light enough to blow around a bit in the air fryer, requiring some repositioning. This was a fun experiment. I can hear crunching in the next room! We had no dipping sauce. One medium russet took two batches to complete. Thanks, Irina.
HI Chris. I’m so glad you made the recipe work. And glad that you and your wife enjoyed it too.