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Air Fryer Potato Chips

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Make crispy, delicious air fryer potato chips in minutes! This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly seasoned, low-fat potato chips that are sure to satisfy your snack cravings.

Reasons To Love These Air Fryer Potato Chips

Air fryer potato chips take everything we love about traditional potato chips to the next level.

  • Air fryer potato chips are much healthier and low in fat, making them a guilt-free snack option.
  • They are incredibly easy to make and can be customized with your favorite seasoning blends, ensuring that you always have a delicious and unique snack at your fingertips.
  • You can also avoid the mess and fuss associated with traditional deep frying, making it a quick and convenient snack option.

So, if you're a fan of potato chips but looking for a healthier, more convenient option, air fryer potato chips are definitely worth a try!

Expert Tips

  • For the best results when making potato chips in air fryer, use a dry and starchy potato variety such as Russet potatoes, which are also known as Idaho potatoes. They are are ideal for creating crispy potato chips. Avoid waxy potatoes like red potatoes, which may not yield the desired texture. However, if Russet potatoes are unavailable, you can use Yukon gold potatoes as they fall somewhere between waxy and starchy potatoes.
  • Slice your potatoes evenly so that they cook evenly in the air fryer.
  • To achieve a crispy texture for your potato chips, rinse the potato slices with cold water. Soaking the potatoes for an extended period, as some recipes suggest, is unnecessary. A simple rinse will remove the excess starch.
  • Do not to overcrowd the air fryer basket! Based on personal experience, air frying two staggered layers of potato chips produced great results.
  • Don't be afraid to get creative! You can experiment with different spice blends or even add some grated parmesan cheese for a savory twist.
  • Flip your potato chips halfway through the cooking process to ensure that both sides become crispy and golden brown.

You'll Need

  • Potatoes: The perfect potato for making chips is one that has a high starch content and low moisture. Russet potatoes, also known as Idaho potatoes, are the go-to choice for creating crispy and flavorful chips. Yukon Gold potatoes are a great alternative, as they have a slightly lower starch content but still yield excellent results.
  • Oil: While the air fryer does use hot air to cook the potatoes, a small amount of oil is needed to help the chips achieve that crispy texture that we all love. Tossing the potato slices with a tablespoon or two of oil before air frying them will help them cook more evenly and become crispy.
  • Salt: It enhances the flavor of the chips and also helps to draw out the moisture from the potatoes, which is important to achieve that crispy texture.
  • Pepper: It is a great addition to potato chips if you're looking to add some extra flavor and a bit of spice.

How to Make Air Fryer Potato Chips

  • Slice potatoes to a thickness of around ⅛ inch. A mandoline slicer can speed up this process significantly. After slicing, rinse the potato slices in cold water to remove any excess starch.
  • Now spread them out in a single layer on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels to dry them completely. Pat them gently with another towel to absorb any remaining moisture. Once they are dry, transfer the potato slices to a large bowl and add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss the potatoes to ensure they are coated evenly. This will help the chips cook more evenly.

  • Then, arrange the sliced potatoes in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Make sure that they are not overlapping too much, with no more than two layers. Cook the chips for about 18-20 minutes, flipping and tossing them every 5 to 7 minutes with tongs. Once some of the chips are crispy, remove them to a plate and continue cooking the remaining ones. If you're using two large potatoes, you may need to repeat the process in 3 batches ( depends on your air fryer size). This will ensure that all the chips are evenly cooked and crispy.

Variations to Try

  • Ranch Air Fry Potato Chips: Toss the sliced potatoes with 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix, such as Trader Joe's blend. For more ranch flavor, sprinkle additional seasoning over the cooked chips after air frying.
  • Spicy Air Fryer Potato Chips: Add some heat to your chips with 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder as seasoning.

Storage

  • To store the potato chips, place them in an airtight storage container or a ziptop bag and keep them at room temperature. The chips will remain fresh for up to a week if stored properly.
  • To freeze the chips, place them in an airtight freezer-safe container or a ziptop bag, making sure to remove all the air. The chips can be frozen for up to three months. When you're ready to serve them, simply let the chips thaw for a few minutes on the counter before enjoying.

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Air-fried potato chips with seasonings in a bowl.

Air Fryer Potato Chips


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  • Author: chefjar
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
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Make crispy, delicious air fryer potato chips in minutes! This easy-to-follow recipe yields perfectly seasoned, low-fat potato chips that are sure to satisfy your snack cravings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 large Russet/Idaho potatoes 
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper, as needed

Instructions

  • Cut the potatoes into very thin slices, about  ⅛-inch-thick. A mandoline slicer can make this process faster.
  • Put the sliced potatoes in a large bowl, filled with cold water.  Rinse the potatoes by moving them around. This removes the starches and helps the chips to crisp.
  • Spread the potatoes on paper towels or clean kitchen towels and pat dry.
  • Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl, add olive oil, salt and pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
  • Arrange the sliced potatoes in an even layer in your air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap too much (no more than two layers). Cook for 20 minutes, tossing the chips with tongs every 5 to 7 minutes to ensure even cooking. Once some chips are crispy, you can remove them to a plate and continue cooking the remaining ones. For two large potatoes, you may need to repeat the process in 2-3 batches.
  • Serve and Enjoy!

Equipment

Instant Vortex 6 Quart Air Fryer

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Notes

Storage: To store your potato chips, place them in an airtight container or a zip-top bag and keep them for up to a week. If you want to freeze them, put them in an airtight container or a freezer-safe zip-top bag (remove all the air) and store them for up to 3 months. Before serving, let them thaw for a few minutes at room temperature.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Air fryer recipes
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 97kcal
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 20mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g

Keywords: air fryer potato chips, potato chips, healthy potato chips

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  1. Kim says

    March 16, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    Love this recipe makes a great meal.with side salad.

    ★★★★★

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    • chefjar says

      March 17, 2023 at 9:22 am

      Awesome, Kim!!!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!!!

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