Description
Follow these steps to make thin, crunchy potato chips using your air fryer with minimal oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the potatoes. Aim for a thickness of about 1/16 inch using a mandoline slicer for best results.
- Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl and cover them completely with cold water. Soak for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, to remove excess starch.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and rinse them under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Dry the potato slices completely using paper towels or a clean kitchen cloth. Moisture prevents crisping.
- In a clean bowl, toss the dried slices with the oil, salt, paprika, and garlic powder until lightly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the seasoned potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to promote even cooking.
- Check frequently after the 10-minute mark. The chips are done when they are golden brown and firm.
- Remove the chips immediately and let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. They will crisp up further as they cool.
Notes
- Russet potatoes work best due to their high starch content, which aids crispiness.
- If your chips stick together, they were likely too close or not dry enough before cooking.
- For salt and vinegar flavor, toss the cooked chips with 1 teaspoon of white vinegar powder or spray lightly with vinegar before the final minute of cooking.
- For a no-oil version, skip the oil toss, but you may need to increase the cooking time slightly and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 40 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0