Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
If you’re craving crunchy chips without the messy pot of oil, this Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips recipe is your new best friend.
Made with just a few simple ingredients, these golden brown slices deliver that perfect crunch using a fraction of the oil in deep frying. Soaking the sliced potatoes helps remove excess starch for crispier results, while seasoning them right after cooking locks in flavor. They pair perfectly with your favorite sandwich or make an easy snack all on their own. It’s the healthier option to store-bought chips—with way more flavor.
- Use a mandoline slicer for thin, even slices—about ⅛ inch thick is ideal.
- Soak potato slices in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- Dry thoroughly with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to avoid soggy chips.
- Cook in a single layer for even browning. Work in batches if needed.
- Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time for best results.
- Season immediately after cooking so the salt sticks to the warm chips.
Yes! Yukon gold or red potatoes work too but won’t be quite as crispy as russet or Idaho potatoes due to lower starch content.
It’s the best way to get consistent thin slices, but a very sharp knife will work in a pinch—just aim for even thickness.
Soaking helps remove excess starch, which results in crispier chips.
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Yes, but cook in batches. Overcrowding the air fryer basket leads to soggy chips.
Try seasoning blends like ranch, old bay seasoning, garlic salt, or onion powder for different flavors.
Ingredient Notes
- water – Used for soaking to remove excess starch from the potatoes.
- salt – Helps season the potatoes and draw out starch during the soak.
- russet potatoes – Starchy potatoes like russets give the crispiest chips.
- olive oil – A little oil goes a long way to help the chips crisp up.
- Salt to taste – Sprinkle on at the end for the perfect finishing touch.
- Fresh parsley (optional) – Adds a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Dips (French onion, chip dip, ketchup) – Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
How to Make Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
- Pour water into large bowl, add salt and stir until salt is dissolved.
- Thinly slice the potatoes to ⅛ inch thick. Using a mandolin is highly recommended.
- Soak the potatoes in the saltwater for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 330°F for 5 minutes. Add potato slices to large bowl. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and stir to coat.
- Layer the potatoes in the preheated air fryer. Cook the potatoes at 330°F for about 20 minutes or until desired browning. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through cooking.
- Season the potatoes with salt when done cooking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips
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Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 large russet potatoes sliced to ⅛ inch thick
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Chip dip your favorite
Instructions
- Pour water into large bowl, add salt and stir until salt is dissolved.
- Thinly slice the potatoes to ⅛ inch thick. Using a mandolin is highly recommended.
- Soak the potatoes in the saltwater for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes and pat dry with paper towel ** see notes.
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 330°F for 5 minutes. Add potato slices to large bowl. Drizzle potatoes with olive oil and stir to coat
- Layer the potatoes in the preheated air fryer ** see notes
- Cook the potatoes at 330°F for 20-25 minutes or until desired browning. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through cooking. Season the potatoes with salt when done cooking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition
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