Our family is trying to eat healthier, which is why I love making traditional deep fried recipes in the air fryer. The air fryer makes perfect crunchy potato chips, without the oil of store-bought potato chips. I love munching on these chips as an afternoon snack, or with a yummy air fryer grilled cheese sandwich.
What you need to make potato chips in the air fryer
I made this homemade air fryer potato chip recipe using my Cosori 5.8 Quart. The basket is just the right size to get a these chips done. If you have a smaller fryer, you can easily make these, just work in batches. Besides an air fryer, to make this recipe you will need:
Potatoes (I used Russet Potato)Mandolin Slicer or Sharp Knife1 Tablespoon Olive Oil1 tsp salt
How to make Air Fryer Potato Chips
When you make these crispy potato chips, you should begin with washing the potatoes. No need to peel them, unless you want to. Then use a mandolin slicer or sharp knife and slice the potatoes into ⅛ inch slices. Try to get them as close to the same thickness as possible. Having uneven slices can make them cook differently. CLICK HERE to grab the BEGINNERS BOOK of recipes for the Air Fryer!! Place the potato slices in a medium bowl of water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. The water will get cloudy as they soak. After they have soaked, drain potatoes and rinse them again in cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Toss the potato slices in the olive oil, and season with salt. Next, place the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set your oven to Air Fry at 380 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook for 10-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the cut. Shake the basket halfway through cook time. Cook the chips until they begin to turn golden brown. Remove the chips and place them on a sheet of paper towels until they cool. Garnish with fresh parsley flakes or season with salt to taste. A few other air fryer potato recipes you can try are Loaded Baked Potatoes or Hasselback Potatoes. Click Here to Get the Top Ten Air Fryer Questions Answered
What potatoes are best for making air fryer chips?
When making homemade potato chips, use baking potatoes, such as Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes.
Why do you soak slices in water before frying?
Soaking the potato slices in a water bath, removes excess starch, and helps the chips to be crispier. The less starch content, the crispier the chips. I soak mine in the coldest water possible.
Air Fryer Potato Chip Tips:
For even crispier chips, soak the potatoes in water bath or water with ice, twice to remove as much of the natural starch as possible. They will become more firm as they cool, in about 3-5 minutes. For additional seasoning, you can add onion powder, garlic powder, barbecue seasoning, ranch seasoning, vinegar powder, chili powder, or just black pepper and salt. To avoid soggy potato chips, or burned chips, try to have them sliced as evenly as possible. Watch the cooking time the first time you make this recipe. Keep the potato chips in an airtight container for up to 10 days.
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Ribeye SteakLobster TailGarlic Steak BitesWhole ChickenTurkey BreastBanana Chips
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