Homemade Air-Fryer Potato Chips (Printer-Friendly)

Light, crunchy golden potato chips made effortlessly with simple seasoning and air frying.

# What You 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)

# Steps:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • These chips come out impossibly crispy without a single drop of frying oil splattered on your stove.
  • You control the seasoning completely, so every batch tastes exactly how you want it.
  • They cook fast enough that you can make a second round before the first batch disappears.
  • The air fryer does all the work while you sit back and wait for that golden crunch.
02 -
  • Skipping the soak will leave you with floppy chips that never quite crisp, the starch has to go.
  • Drying the slices thoroughly is non-negotiable, moisture is the enemy of crunch.
  • Don't crowd the basket or you'll end up steaming instead of frying, single layer always wins.
03 -
  • Invest in a good mandoline with a hand guard, it makes slicing effortless and keeps your fingers safe.
  • If your air fryer runs hot, drop the temperature by 10 degrees and add a minute or two to avoid burning.
  • Toss the chips with seasoning right after they come out of the fryer while they're still hot, the flavors stick better.
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