Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
Air Fryer Potato Chips are a quick and easy snack for any occasion; and a delicious guilt-free way to satisfy your craving for potato chips. With a fraction of the oil used in traditional deep frying, these thinly sliced potato rounds turn out crispy and golden in the air fryer. Dip them in your favorite sauce or enjoy them solo for a satisfying snack that's guilt-free and tasty.
Ingredients
- 2 medium-size potatoes 2 cups of thinly sliced russet potatoes or gold potatoes (no need to peel them)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt & pepper for the taste
- 1 teaspoon seasoning of choice I used Italian seasoning
- Avocado oil spray
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional. Feel free to use other spices like garlic, onion powder, paprika, or Chipotle.
Instructions
- Thinly slice the potatoes – the thinner, the better. You can use a sharp knife, a mandoline slicer, or a food processor attachment.
- Rinse the potato slices under cold water.Alternatively, soak the potato slices in cold water for 10 minutes. Then, drain and change water and soak in some new cold water for another 10 minutes.Drain and pat dry the air fryer potato slices. You can use paper towels or a cotton kitchen towel.
- Toss the potato slices with oil, salt, pepper, and seasoning.Lightly grease the air fryer basket or tray with spray oil.
- Arrange the potato slices on the air fryer cooking basket or tray. Give them some space so they do not overlap.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for three minutes (200F). Once it's being preheated, arrange the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd the basket, as it will result in uneven cooking. Cook the chips for 10, flipping them over halfway through. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.Taste and add some salt if desired. Season with fresh parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Mind the slices. As a general rule of thumb, the thinner your air fryer potato slices, the better. Try to keep the slices as even as possible and avoid thick pieces that take longer to cook. Also, be sure to check them frequently as they air fry. The thinner you slice the potatoes, the crispier they will be. But, they may also burn more easily. So, remove those done faster to avoid burning them while others are still crisping.
- Quality Oil. The oil you use can make a massive difference in the outcome of your recipe. Avoid aerosol-type sprays with additives as they might destroy your air fryer in the long run. On the other hand, canola or avocado oil is always a great option. If you enjoy Truffle-flavored fries, use Truffle-flavored olive oil instead of regular oil when tossing the potato slices with a mixture of spices. Delicious!
- Dry them completely. Ensure that your air fryer potato slices are completely dry before air frying. This way, you’ll avoid steaming them first. Instead, they’ll start cooking and crisping immediately.
- Flavor variations. Customize your chips with any seasoning you desire. Some of my favorites are BBQ seasoning and Ranch or try these Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 588mgPotassium: 465mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 106IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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