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Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

July 24, 2019 by [email protected] 4 Comments

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Want crispy potatoes but you don’t want to deal with lots of oil and a messy stovetop? Making these Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes in the air fryer leaves little mess but that doesn’t mean they aren’t big on flavor.

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes on a serving board with a craft beer off to the side.

Is there anything that the air fryer can’t do? I use it to make everything from sandwiches to snacks, so this appliance gets a workout here in my kitchen. So for this Mitten Movie Night I am going to show how you can make these crispy potatoes that you can eat on their own with a cold beer or how to add them to other delicious recipes.

What beer pairs well with fried potatoes?

The beer: Twilight Summer Ale from Deschutes Brewery.

These potatoes pair perfectly with the citrus notes in this summer ale. This is such an easy-drinking beer so it’s perfect for long summer afternoons.

Close-up of potatoes made in the air fryer.

What should I read while eating air fryer potatoes and drinking a summer ale?

I have been reading like crazy this summer. On Twitter, Stephen King recommended this book and said he could not put it down. Guess what? Neither could I! I read Necessary People by Anna Pitoniak in ONE DAY.

Want more book recommendations follow my Book Reviews stories on IG.

An Instagram photo of Necessary People.

Look how crispy these are! So why wouldn’t I call these Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips? They sure look like chips. I didn’t call them ‘potato chips’ because I want to keep this recipe open for interpretation.

A crispy potato made in the air fryer.

Can you snack on them like chips? Yes. But they can be so much more. Make these potatoes and add them to make a Cajun Steak & Potato Salad. Skip the tortilla chips for Smoke Sausage Nachos and make a ‘tachos’ meal with them. Use the sauce on these Pesto Fries for a salty and cheesy side dish.

Now that we have down a few ideas of how to use these fried potaotes, let’s make them!

How to make Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes:

First, clean the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a knife or vegetable slicer.

The next step is very important. In a bowl add cool water and place the sliced potatoes into it. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.

Why do you want to soak potato slices in water before frying them?

This gets the potato starch from the potatoes and keeps them from getting soggy and sticking together. You want maximum crispiness so make sure to do this step.

After the potatoes have been soaked drain the water then using a paper towel dry off the potatoes.

Step-by-step of soaking potatoes to make them in the air fryer.

To the uncooked potatoes add the olive oil and seasonings. Stir to coat the potaotes evenly.

Place the potatoes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 380 degrees and set for 25 minutes. Push ‘start.

Check the potatoes after 10 minutes and using a small spatula, flip the potatoes around. Slide the basket back in then perform the same action every 5 minutes for another 15 minutes.

Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired. And here you are……

Crispy air fryer potatoes ready to be served.

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

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Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes are savory, crunchy and the perfect side to burgers and hot dogs. Next time you want fried potatoes skip the traditional oil and pan and make these.
5 from 4 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Food to Drink to, Side Dish
Keyword: air fryer recipe, side dish
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 medium russet potatoes cleaned then sliced thinly
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp parsley flakes
  • 1/4 tsp thyme leaf

Instructions

  • Clean the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a knife or vegetable slicer.
  • In a bowl add cool water and place the sliced potatoes into it. Let them sit in the water for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the water then using a paper towel dry off the potatoes.
  • To the uncooked potatoes add the olive oil and seasonings. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly.
  • Place the potatoes into the basket of the air fryer. Set the air fryer to 380 degrees and set for 25 minutes. Push 'start.
  • Check the potatoes after 10 minutes and using a small spatula, flip the potatoes around. Slide the basket back in then perform the same action every 5 minutes for another 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired. Enjoy!
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Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, Mitten Meals, Wheat Ale Recipe Pairings Tagged With: air fryer, side dish, wheat ale

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  1. Jess

    August 10, 2019 at 9:42 am

    Oh my goodness! I definitely need to try these. I’m buying an air fryer this weekend and I’ve got to try this recipe ASAP!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      August 13, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      Awesome! Air fryers are the best investment, at least in my opinion. Hope you love yours too.

      Reply
  2. Melanie

    January 6, 2021 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    I have been on a potato kick recently, but don’t have an air fryer. I have seen so many recipes recently though for the air fryer, maybe I should take that as a sign lol

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      January 6, 2021 at 11:18 am

      I LOVE my air fryer! I use it several days a week so for me, it was a great investment.

      Reply

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