Air Fryer Potato Chips (Print View)

Light, crispy potato chips with olive oil and spices, cooked quickly in an air fryer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Potatoes

01 - 2 large russet potatoes

→ Oil & Seasoning

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
05 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Scrub and optionally peel the potatoes. Slice very thinly, about 1/16 inch thick, using a mandoline or a sharp knife.
02 - Place slices in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 10 minutes to remove excess starch.
03 - Drain and pat the potato slices thoroughly dry with paper towels.
04 - Toss the potato slices with olive oil, sea salt, and optional seasonings until evenly coated.
05 - Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C) for 3 minutes.
06 - Place potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket; use batches if necessary to ensure even crisping.
07 - Air fry for 8 minutes at 360°F, then flip or gently shake the basket to turn slices.
08 - Continue cooking for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until chips become golden and crisp.
09 - Transfer chips to a wire rack to cool, allowing them to crisp further as they cool. Repeat cooking with remaining slices.
10 - Serve immediately or store once fully cooled in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You actually taste the potato instead of just oil and salt.
  • Homemade means you control every bit of seasoning and can dial it up or down to your mood.
  • The whole thing takes less time than scrolling through streaming options to pick a show.
  • Once you see how easy it is, you'll stop buying bags at the store.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy—if your chips aren't crispy, it's because they held onto water somewhere in the process, so don't rush the drying step.
  • Every air fryer runs slightly differently, so the first time you make these, watch them around the 14-minute mark to learn your machine's personality.
03 -
  • Yukon Gold potatoes work beautifully too and have a slightly sweeter flavor if you're in the mood for something different.
  • Don't crowd the air fryer basket—those slices need space for air to circulate, or you'll end up with some crispy and some steamed.
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