Description
These homemade air fryer potato chips are crispy, healthy, and ready in minutes. Using thinly sliced potatoes and a quick soak to remove excess starch, these chips achieve perfect crunchiness without deep frying. Seasoned with olive oil, salt, and optional spices, they make a delicious, guilt-free snack ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 2 large potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
Seasoning
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil (or spray oil)
- Salt, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, paprika, pepper, onion powder, or other spices
Garnishes (optional)
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the potatoes: Wash and scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice them as thinly as possible, about 1/16-inch thick. Thinner slices will yield crispier chips.
- Soak the slices: Place the potato slices in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This step removes excess starch and helps ensure a crisp texture.
- Dry and season: Drain the water and pat the potato slices completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Toss the slices with olive oil, salt, and your choice of optional seasonings like garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 360°F (182°C) and allow it to preheat for 3-5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the chips: Arrange the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook at 360°F (182°C) for 12-15 minutes, shaking or tossing the basket halfway through to promote even crisping. Test doneness by piercing a chip; it should be golden and crispy.
- Finish and serve: Once cooked, transfer the chips to a serving dish. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve with lemon wedges for an added fresh citrus burst.
Notes
- For best crispiness, slice the potatoes very thin (1/16-inch).
- Soaking the slices in cold water removes excess starch and prevents sogginess.
- Patting the slices completely dry is essential before air frying.
- Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, and try different herbs and spices for variety.
- Use lemon wedges on the side to add a bright contrast to the salty chips.