As a busy mom, I often rely on air fryer potato chips as one of my favorite recipes. I completely understand the challenge of feeding picky eaters who resist anything remotely healthy. Even my boys (including my husband) can’t help but praise these chips, and I never feel guilty about serving them. It’s a win-win situation.
Whether you’re already familiar with the wonders of the air fryer or just beginning to explore its powers, this recipe is destined to become a regular part of your weekly menu. Instead of purchasing greasy, preservative-laden potato chips from the store, you can easily whip up a batch of homemade chips whenever a craving strikes.
And here’s the best part: you’ll have a blast personalizing the seasoning to your liking. So, let’s embark on this enjoyable culinary adventure together!
How to Make Air Fryer Potato Chips:
Preparing air fryer potato chips is a breeze, requiring just a handful of wholesome ingredients and a few simple steps. Here’s a quick overview of the recipe before you dive right in:
- Thinly Slice the Potatoes: Take a sharp knife or mandolin slicer (highly recommended!) and slice the potatoes into thin, uniform slices.
- Soak the Potatoes: Place the potato slices in cold water to remove any excess starch. Let them soak for approximately 20 minutes.
- Drain and Season the Potatoes: Drain the water from the potato slices using a colander. Then, use paper towels to pat them dry, ensuring there’s no excess moisture. Generously season the slices with sea salt and a small drizzle of olive oil.
- Air Fry the Potatoes: Arrange the seasoned potato slices in the air fryer basket, making sure they form a single or double layer. Set the air fryer to 200°F and cook the chips for 20 minutes. Afterward, give them a toss and increase the heat to 400°F. Air fry for an additional 5 minutes until they turn golden and crispy.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the potato chips are ready, carefully remove them from the air fryer and transfer them to a large bowl. Allow them to cool down to room temperature. Now, it’s time to savor and relish your delicious homemade potato chips!
With these straightforward steps, you’ll be munching on delightful air fryer potato chips in no time.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium yellow potatoes
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
Instructions:
- Cut potatoes into thin slices using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife. Place potatoes into a bowl with cold water and soak them for at least 20 minutes.a
- Drain potatoes of water using a colander. Thoroughly pat them dry using paper towels. The more moisture you remove, the crispier they will get.
- Season the potato chips with sea salt and olive oil. Place two layers of potatoes in the air fryer tray and cook for 20 minutes at 200°F.
- Toss the potato chips. Turn up the heat to 400°F and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
