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Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

July 24, 2019 by [email protected] 6 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.

Close-up of potatoes made in the air fryer.

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.

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  • What beer pairs well with fried potatoes?
  • What should I read while eating air fryer potatoes and drinking an IPA?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make crispy air fryer potatoes
  • FAQ’s
  • What to eat with these homemade air fryer potato chips
  • Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

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.

What beer pairs well with fried potatoes?

The beer: Lagunitas India Pale Ale.

Whether you pair these homemade air fryer chips with hot dogs, burgers, or sandwiches this India Pale Ale will go with them all.

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

What should I read while eating air fryer potatoes and drinking an IPA?

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 to follow my Book Reviews stories on IG.

An Instagram photo of Necessary People.

Ingredients

These sliced potatoes in the air fryer have-

  • Thinly sliced potatoes
  • Olive oil and spices like garlic powder and parsley for seasoning

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 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 set of tongs, flip the potatoes around. Slide the basket back in then perform the same action every 5 minutes for another 15 minutes.

FAQ’s

How do you make chips really crispy in the air fryer?

Make sure that you soak the potatoes AND dry them with a paper towel before adding the oil.

How long should you soak potato slices before cooking them in the air fryer?

At a minimum, soak for 10 minutes. I find the best amount is 30 minutes.

What to eat with these homemade air fryer potato chips

  • Cheesy Turkey Burger with Ranch
  • Buffalo Sloppy Joes
  • Chicken and Mushroom Subs

Remove from the air fryer and serve as desired. I’ve had them served before with a Duck Sauce and it was unexpectedly good. 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!

 

pile of air fried potatoes on wax paper shot from overhead.

Crispy Air Fryer Potatoes

Crispy air fryer potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes air-fried until super crunchy. The perfect side dish for burgers or hot dogs.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

  • air fryer
  • small tongs

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • Clean the potatoes. Slice them thinly using a knife or vegetable slicer.
    3 medium russet potatoes
  • 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 olive oil and seasonings. Stir to coat the potatoes evenly.
    1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes, 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaf
  • 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 tongs, 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!

Video

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • If you don't have time to soak the potatoes, you may end up having to add additional minutes to the cooking time to get them browned correctly.
  • Make sure that you flip the potatoes every 5 minutes so that they cook evenly.
  • To store: add to a covered container and refrigerate. To reheat add back to the air fryer and cook for 5 minutes.
Tried this recipe?Mention @mittenmommy or tag #mittenmovienight!

Originally published in July of 2019. Updated post in November of 2021 with new photos, same great recipe. 

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Last Updated on July 5, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Air Fryer Recipes, IPA Recipe Pairings, Mitten Meals Tagged With: ipa

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Comments

  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
  3. Sandy

    June 15, 2021 at 12:41 pm

    I got an Airfryer for Christmas and I probably use it 2x every day. Everything from reheating pancakes to air frying burgers (juicy and perfect!!) and fries.
    Have also done roasts in there.
    If you bake, reduce heat 10 degrees and time by 10-15 minutes.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      June 15, 2021 at 4:18 pm

      The air fryer really has been a kitchen game changer! Thank you for the backing tip, Sandy.

      Reply

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