The air fryer potato chips are a light and healthy alternative to classic fried chips. They are crispy, golden, and irresistible! The preparation is simple and requires just a few ingredients: potatoes, spices, and an air fryer. You can customize them with herbs or experiment with different flavor combinations.
Preparation is very simple: slice the potatoes thinly with a mandoline and soak them in cold water. Drain them, pat them dry with paper towels, and season with oil, salt, pepper, and the spices and herbs of your choice. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 392 degrees Fahrenheit.
The secrets to perfect potato chips that are well-cooked and crispy lie in slicing them evenly so they cook uniformly. For this, we recommend using a mandoline, allowing you to get thin potato slices of the same thickness. Additionally, it is important to dry them well after soaking. This will ensure perfectly crispy chips that aren’t soggy. Finally, it is important not to fill the basket but to cook them in a single layer. This way, air will circulate properly, and the chips will be perfectly crispy and not soggy.
The air fryer potato chips are a delicious side dish and especially a tasty snack to prepare at any time of the day. You can enrich them with other ingredients each time to discover new flavor combinations, like different herbs and spices than those we suggested, such as marjoram, thyme, chili, turmeric, garlic, or onion powder. Or you could try a cacio e pepe version with grated Parmesan or Pecorino. A sauce to accompany them is certainly a must. We love them with mayonnaise and ketchup, but they are also perfect with guacamole or avocado mayonnaise or carrot mayonnaise. Are you ready? Let’s make lots of air fryer potato chips and let us know if you try them!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Affordable
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Preparing Air Fryer Potato Chips
- 2 potatoes
- extra virgin olive oil
- dried oregano
- rosemary
- paprika
- salt
- pepper
Tools
- Mandoline
- Peeler
- Bowl
- Paper Towels
- Air Fryer
How to Prepare Air Fryer Potato Chips
Begin preparing the air fryer potato chips by washing the potatoes thoroughly and peeling them with a peeler. For a rustic version, you can also leave the skin on.
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes thinly. As you slice them, immerse them in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes.
Drain the potatoes and pat them dry well with paper towels or a kitchen cloth to absorb all the water.
Place them in a bowl and season with aromatic herbs like oregano and rosemary, paprika or other types of spices, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Grease the air fryer basket with oil or line it with parchment paper and place the potatoes in a single layer, not overlapping. Cook them for 15 minutes at 392 degrees Fahrenheit, turning them halfway through.
Serve the air fryer potato chips with your favorite sauce.
Storage
You can store air fryer potato chips in an airtight container or food bag once cool, for up to two or three days.
FAQ
Can I bake the potato chips in the oven?
Sure, you can bake them by increasing the temperature and the cooking time. Typically, bake them at 428 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Can I fry them?
Absolutely, classic potato chips are fried. In this case, do not season them before frying. Fry them in hot oil at 338-356°F for a few minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels.
Why are the chips soaked before air frying?
Soaking the chips before air frying removes some of the excess starch from the potatoes, making them even crispier.
Can I make them without oil?
Yes, but they will be less crispy. You can try cooking them at a lower temperature (356°F for 18-20 minutes) for a better texture.
