Air Fryer Potato Chips (2024)

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Crispy and crunchy, air fryer potato chips have 60 percent less fat than their store-bought counterparts. Yes, making potato chips in your air fryer requires a little bit of effort—but the result is a salty snack that's actually pretty healthy. Does it get much better than that?

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Updated on September 18, 2023

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Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Reviewed by DietitianEmily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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Ingredients

1 medium Potatoes, russet, flesh and skin, raw
1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Canola oil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Directions

In a large bowl of cold water, soak potato slices for 20 minutes. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels.
Wipe bowl dry; then add oil, salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss gently to coat.
Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place half of the potato slices in the basket and cook in two batches at 375°F until cooked through and crispy, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Using a pair of tongs, carefully remove chips from air fryer to plate. Sprinkle over rosemary; serve immediately or store in an airtight plastic container.

Originally appeared: Cooking Light

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100	Calories
4g	Fat
15g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe4
Serving Sizeabout 12 chips
Calories100
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate15g	5%
Dietary Fiber1g	4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g	4%
Total Fat4g	5%
Sodium140mg	6%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

FAQs

Why don't my chips go crispy in the air fryer? ›

To ensure your chips are crispy, be sure to completely dry your potatoes before you start cooking. Also, make sure you rinse them long enough for crispy air fryer potato chips. Using too much oil could also make your potato chips less crispy.

How long to cook frozen chips in an air fryer? ›

Cook frozen chips in the air fryer at 400℉ (200℃) for 10 to 20 minutes until perfectly golden brown and crisp on the outside. Can you cook frozen chips in the air fryer? Absolutely! Perfectly golden brown fries that are crisp on the outside and tender in the center; perfect for dipping and satisfying your craving!

Can I cook raw chips in my air fryer? ›

Rinse the chips and pat dry with a clean tea towel. Tip the chips into the bottom of an air-fryer (the part with the paddle), add the oil, and toss the chips in the oil so they are evenly coated. Program the fryer to cook for 30 mins using the paddle. After this time, check that the chips are tender and cooked through.

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What is the trick to getting things extra crispy with an air fryer? ›

Make Sure Your Food Is Dry

Especially if you're frying a recipe with a marinade, make sure you pat your food dry before putting it in the fryer. The drier your food is when it goes in, the crispier it'll be when it comes out.

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Why do you soak chips before air frying? ›

Hairy Bikers Air Fryer Chips Recipe

To get that added crispiness, in this recipe Dave soaks the potato in salted water before drying and frying. This helps to remove the starch from the potato which will add to the crispiness once cooked.

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Do you add oil to frozen chips in Airfryer? ›

You can have crispy golden French fries or chips in 20 minutes from frozen - and there's no need for any oil, preheating the oven or best of all, fuss. Perfect results every single time.

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Do chips cook faster in oven or air fryer? ›

And if I wanted to serve the chips with the chicken thighs, one dish would be cold and soggy before the other was ready. Air frying was slightly quicker but not if you need to do multiple batches.

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Do you need to preheat air fryer for frozen chips? ›

We recommend preheating the air fryer to ensure the chips go extra crispy (just how we like them!).

Do chips need to be in a single layer in an air fryer? ›

This helps to create crispy air fryer potato chips! Step 3: Then place the potato slices in the air fryer basket evenly (ensure the chips are kept on a single layer and don't overlap) and cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

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How much oil to put in an air fryer for chips? ›

Cooking homemade chips in an air fryer is an absolute game-changer. All it takes is a single spoon of oil – finally, a healthy chip fryer! By blasting the potatoes with super-hot air from all directions, you get a perfectly even golden coat with delicious fluffy centres every time.

How good are air fryers for chips? ›

Cooking chips in the air fryer should provide you with deliciously crispy chips. However, if your air fryer chips are coming out soggy there might be several reasons why. Firstly, if your potatoes are still wet before being placed into an air fryer, this can cause your potatoes not to crispen up.

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Why are potatoes soggy in airfryer? ›

Once you've washed your spuds you need to dry them thoroughly. If you don't then excess moisture can seep into your potato while it's being cooked and result in a soggy skin.

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Do you flip chips in air fryer? ›

Air fry at 350 F for 10 minutes. Separate the potato slices and flip them if needed. If the potatoes aren't golden and crisp, raise the air fryer temperature to 400 F and continue air frying until crispy on both sides and light golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes more.

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Why are my air fried potatoes dry? ›

In theory, you can cook in the air fryer without using oil, but the resulting food could potentially be dry in texture. I like to use about a tablespoon of oil when cooking in the air fryer, so that these potatoes get nice and golden, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

Why is my air fryer not making things crispy? ›

Dry the outside of the food properly before you add oil. Do not use too much oil, as this will make the food less crispy and more fattening. Meat or poultry can be lightly brushed with oil or marinated to get the crispiest results.

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Why is my air fryer not crisping fries? ›

Using too much oil, overcrowding the air fryer basket or pulling the fries out before they're ready can lead to poor results. Crisp up soggy fries by evenly distributing the fries into one flat layer in the air fry basket and popping them back into the oven to cook for an additional 3–5 minutes.

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How do you're crisp chips in air fryer? ›

Yes, you can revive stale tortilla chips in the air fryer for 4 minutes at 390. Check them every minute to make sure they don't burn.

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Why aren't my air fryer potatoes crispy? ›

Leave the skin on. If you peel your potatoes, they won't be nearly as crispy—the oiled skin gives the delicious crispy bite with these taters. Preheat your air fryer. Placing your potatoes in a preheated 400° air fryer will also help them achieve maximum crispiness in a shorter amount of time.

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