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These Air Fryer Potato Chips are so crispy and crunchy that you’ll think they are from the bag. But without all the grease, because they are made in the air fryer with little oil. You will love this easy recipe.
If you are looking for healthy salty snacks, make air fryer chips. They are crispy and crunchy, with an addictive salty flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Together with air fryer popcorn and air fryer zucchini chips, air fried crisps are one of our to-go snacks. I like the salty crispness that characterizes them, simple but delicious. My girlfriend loves them with ranch seasonings, instead.
Whether with salt or with extra seasonings, these air fryer potato chips will always taste delicious. Kids and adults will all love them. They’re perfect for movie nights, parties and gatherings with friends. The best thing is that they tastes exactly like chips from the bag. Yes, the ones you buy from the store. But they are healthy, good for you and good for the diet, made without excess oil in the air fryer. No deep-frying!
Are you ready to dig into the recipe? Stick around, because in this blog post I am going to teach you everything on how to make potato chips in an air fryer. With plenty of secrets, tips and variations to try out at home.
Ingredients for healthy chips
This easy air fryer potato chips recipe only requires 3 simple ingredients. Potatoes, olive oil and salt, I bet you already have everything at home. Read further for more details.
- Russet potatoes. Idaho russet potatoes are the best potatoes for making crispy chips because they contain more starch. As an alternative you can use Yukon potatoes or sweet potatoes.
- Olive oil. A bit of olive oil adds flavor and helps air fryer chips get crispy. As a replacement you can use avocado oil, seed oil or coconut oil.
- Salt. This is simple air fryer chips recipe with just sea salt. But of course you can customize it with extra seasonings such as black pepper and onion powder. Check out the variations down below for some ideas.
How to make air fryer potato chips crispy
- Slice the potatoes. Start by slicing the potatoes into thin slices of about ⅛ inches. I recommend using a mandoline slicer, but you can also slice potatoes with a sharp knife. What is important is that your slices have more or less the same size.
- Soak the potatoes. Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. Add the sliced potatoes to the iced water and allow them to soak for 20 to 30 minutes. The soaking is essential because it ensures that the chips get crispy in the air fryer.
- Dry the slices. Drain and pat dry the potato slices using a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. Make sure you pat them dry very well, or your chips will not crisp up.
- Season the chips. Transfer the dried potato slices to a bowl, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Gently toss to combine.
- Air fry potato chips. Arrange the seasoned potato slices in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Make sure you do not overcrowd the basket, or the chips won’t crisp up. Cook in hot air fryer for about 15 – 20 minutes, shaking and flipping every 5 minutes. Check them out regularly, they are ready when golden and crispy.
Make sure that you do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the chips will not crisp up. My recommendation is to arrange them in a single layer, spacing them a bit. Cook in batches, until you run out of sliced potatoes.
Recipe variations
- Salt and pepper. When tossing the sliced potatoes with olive oil and salt, add 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
- Sour cream. After you air fry potato chips, toss them with powdered buttermilk and onion powder.
- Spicy. Mix the sliced potatoes with 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1/3 teaspoon smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Onion. Before air frying, season your chips with 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder alongside olive oil and kosher salt.
- Ranch. Sprinkle the chips with a hint of ranch seasonings and whip up crispy ranch chips in the air fryer.
- Lemon garlic. Toss the potatoes with 1/3 teaspoon garlic powder and a bit of lemon zest for garlicky crisps in air fryer.
- Dill. Season the chips with about 1 teaspoon of fresh dill, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Barbecue. Toss your sliced potatoes with 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, ground black pepper and enjoy air fryer BBQ chips.
Storage directions
Air fryer crisps be prepared ahead for upcoming snacks and parties. Before storing, allow the air fryer chips to cool completely to room temperature. You can arrange them on a plate or over a wire rack. Once they are cool, you can either store them in the cupboard or in the freezer.
- To store. Place the cooled chips in an airtight container or in zipper bags and store in a dry, cool place for up to 5 days. You may need to quickly air fry them again before serving, so they re-crisp. Do not refrigerate, or they will get soggy.
- To freeze. Once cool, pack the chips in zipper bags and place in the freezer for up to 1 month. Before serving, allow them to thaw completely and then air fry for a couple of minutes until crispy.
Tips for the best air fryer potato chips
- Use a mandoline slicer to cut the potatoes into thin slices. Besides being quicker and faster, a mandoline will also ensures that your chips will have the same width. If you don’t have it, use a sharp chef knife. Just make sure the chips have more or less the same size.
- Make sure you soak the potatoes in cold water for about 20 minutes. After soaking, drain them and pat dry all slices very well. These two steps – soaking and drying – will keep your chips crispy and oh so crunchy.
- Customize this air fried potato chips recipe with the addition of your favorite spices and seasonings. My recommendations are onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and smoked paprika.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or they won’t crisp up. To prevent them from getting soggy, arrange your healthy chips in a single layer. It’s better to cook in multiple batches, so they will all come out delicious.
- Adjust cooking times to your needs, depending on the power of your air fryer and the size of your chips. Check them out regularly. If you notice that some chips are ready, pick them out and keep on air frying the remaining ones.
Serving ideas
Homemade air fryer potato chips are just like regular chips from the bag, but healthy and guilt-free. This means that they taste delicious on their own as a snack, or with dipping sauces. Guacamole, homemade salsa, and sour cream are a classic combo.
As an alternative you can serve them as a side for air fryer chicken tenders, crispy air fryer tofu, or Big Mac salad. Similar to air fryer tortilla chips, they come in very handy for fast food nights with keto BBQ sauce, chicken quesadillas and homemade burgers.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
No, there is no need to peel the potatoes to make air fryer chips at home. The skin will add extra flavor, texture and more nutrients.
I do not recommend making air fryer chips without oil. This recipe is already pretty light and it minimizes the excess grease. A bit of oil is necessary to ensure your chips crisp up nicely.
There are multiple reasons why chips in the air fryer may not crisp up. Here’s how to prevent this to happen again.
First, slice the potatoes into thin slices of about ⅛ inches. Second, soak them for at least 20 minutes to remove the excess starch. Third, pat them dry very well before air frying. Fourth, never use too much oil. And last, do not attempt to fit too many chips in the air fryer basket.
More easy air fryer recipes
- Air fryer zucchini chips
- Air fryer chicken tenders
- Air fryer tofu
- Air fryer Brussels sprouts
- Air fryer sweet potato fries
- Air fryer salmon bites
- Air fryer tortilla chips
- Air fryer chickpeas
Air Fryer Potato Chips
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt, or more to taste
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes into thin slices of about ⅛ inches. I recommend using a mandoline slicer, but you can also slice potatoes with a sharp knife.
- Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice. Add the sliced potatoes to the iced water and allow them to soak for 20 to 30 minutes. The soaking is essential for making crispy air fryer chips.
- Drain and pat dry the potato slices using a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel. Make sure you pat them dry very well, or your chips will not crisp up.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Transfer the dried potato slices to a bowl, then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt. Optionally, you can add extra seasonings. Gently toss to combine.
- Arrange the seasoned potato slices in the air fryer basket, in a single layer. Make sure you do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, or the potato chips won't crisp up.
- Cook in hot air fryer for about 15 – 20 minutes, shaking and flipping every 5 minutes. Check them out regularly, the chips are ready when golden and crispy.
