Making Air Fryer Potato Chips from scratch is fun, they cook up so deliciously crinkly and crunchy. This recipe is perfect for game night or anytime snacking.
Our Fave Crispy Chips
Air Fryer Potato Chips are different than the crisps bought from the market.
With less oil/sodium, air fryer chips are healthier. Homemade chips have much more flavor than store-bought. These potatoes are so crinkly and dippable, perfect for dunking in Sour Cream Dip.
Ingredients/Variations
POTATOES Baking potatoes thinly sliced cook up fast and I leave the skins on. OIL Our recipe calls for olive oil, but it’s fine to use another kind. Preferably use oil with a high smoke point like grapeseed or avocado. SALT & SEASONINGS Salt is a must, but use it to taste. The same goes for seasonings! Ideas for seasoning include Ranch Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, barbecue seasoning, or spicy Adobo Seasoning. Salt and pepper chips are also delicious! Bbq or salt and vinegar? Yes, please! Get creative, the possibilities for seasonings are endless.
Best Potatoes to Use
RUSSETS Russets are oven-baking potatoes with high starch content, making them turn out with that tasty potato flavor we all crave! YUKON GOLD These have a golden color and mild flavor that makes perfect air fryer potato chips. SWEET POTATOES For something different, try using sweet potatoes. Super healthy and yummy too, sweet potatoes make a sweet and crunchy chip for side dishes or snacking.
Potatoes are a starchy veggie and soaking them in cold water removes some of the starches. If you look in the bottom of the bowl, you’ll see the starch after soaking. Soaking potatoes isn’t just great for crispy chips, I soak them for fries or even roasted potatoes too.
Tips for Perfect Chips
Use a mandolin to cut potatoes into perfect 1/8″ slices. No mandolin? Use the ‘slice side’ on a box grater! Or, just slice the potatoes as close to 1/8″ as possible, using a sharp chef knife. Some imperfections actually make for crispier and tastier chips, so don’t worry too much! Soaking chips in cold water prevents discoloration and makes them extra crispy! Soak at least 15 minutes, and use the coldest water possible. Make sure slices are as dry as possible before frying, or they may turn out soggy. For extra crinkly crunchy potato chips, cook slowly at recommended temperature and power. As individual chips begin to crisp/get slightly brown, remove immediately so they don’t burn.
How to Store
To keep Air Fryer Potato Chips fresh, store at room temperature. I find they keep best at room temperature in a bowl. If they are sealed, they can sometimes soften. A brown bag with a clip works great for keeping them crunchy! If chips lose crispiness, just pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes until they are hot and crunchy again! Or, place in a single layer on a cookie tray and crisp under the oven broiler for 3-5 minutes.
Air Fryer Faves for a Crowd
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower – a great snack Air Fryer Nachos – loaded with fresh toppings Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – so cheesy! Air Fryer Onion Rings – perfectly crispy Crispy Air Fryer Dill Pickles – ready in 30 minutes Garlic Parmesan Fries – gourmet! Reuben Egg Rolls – crispy & cheesy Spiced Air Fryer Chickpeas – perfect snack
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