The Ultimate Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips
I am so glad you are here to make these incredibly crispy, homemade potato chips using your air fryer. This recipe proves that you can satisfy that craving for crunchy snacks without deep frying. These are simple, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Wash and dry the potatoes completely. You do not need to peel them if you prefer the skin on.
- Slice the potatoes very thinly, aiming for 1/16-inch thickness. A mandoline slicer works best for uniform slices.
- Place the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes. This removes excess starch, which helps them crisp up.
- Drain the water and rinse the slices under cold running water until the water runs clear.
- Lay the slices out on clean kitchen towels or paper towels and pat them completely dry. Moisture prevents crisping.
- In the bowl, toss the dry potato slices with the olive oil, sea salt, garlic powder, and paprika until they are lightly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the seasoned potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding, which causes steaming instead of crisping.
- Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until the chips are golden brown and crunchy. Cooking time varies by air fryer model.
- Remove the chips immediately and place them on a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up more as they cool.
- Serve these crunchy snack ideas right away, or store them in an airtight container for up to two days.
Notes
- For the crispiest results, ensure your potato slices are as thin and dry as possible before seasoning.
- If you prefer a different flavor, try substituting the seasoning blend with 1 teaspoon of onion powder and a pinch of black pepper for a classic potato chips flavor.
- If you do not have an air fryer, you can bake these chips on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0