Air Fryer Potato Chips

By
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Updated on 02/21/24
Tested by
Noah Velush-Rogers
Noah Velush-Rogers
Tested by Noah Velush-Rogers
Noah Velush-Rogers works on food prep for several area caterers. He has worked with a team of prep chefs for a private school group. He was an assistant cooking teacher for children and teen group cooking classes. Noah was hired as an intern and was then trained as a recipe tester for Fine Cooking Magazine. 
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Golden brown potato chips sprinkled with parsley on a serving plate

 The Spruce Eats / Leah Maroney

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 36 mins
Total: 51 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Yield: 4 cups

Air fryer potato chips are crispy, crunchy and it’s hard to believe they are cooked in the air fryer. Very little oil is used to make these chips, and a 2-cup serving comes in at just 7 grams of fat. It takes a little effort to make a good-sized batch but it’s so worth it. Pair it with a delicious dip like homemade French onion dip or cheeseburger dip.

What You'll Need to Make This Air Fryer Potato Chip Recipe
Benriner Jumbo Hand-Held 13 x 6.5 Mandoline
A Sharp Mandoline
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set
A Big Mixing Bowl
Cosori Pro LE 5-Quart Air Fryer
A Great Air Fryer

“Homemade air-fried potato chips take an incredibly greasy and fattening snack and make it a much healthier option. I recommend making longer chips and pairing them with a favorite dip.” —Noah Velush-Rogers

Air Fryer Potato Chips/Tester Image
A Note From Our Recipe Tester

Ingredients

  • 2 large russet potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or canola or olive oil cooking spray

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for air fryer potato chips recipe gathered
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  2. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly. There is no need to peel the potatoes. 

    Use a mandolin at the 1/8-inch setting or a vegetable peeler to slice the potatoes very thinly. You can slice lengthwise for long chips or crosswise for a more classic chip shape.

    Unpeeled potato being sliced very thinly with a vegetable peeler
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  3. As you slice the potatoes, immediately submerge them in a bowl of very cold water. Let them sit in the cold water for at least 20 minutes. This removes the starch from the potatoes so they can crisp properly. It also prevents oxidation.

    Thinly sliced potatoes in a bowl of water
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  4. Remove the potatoes from the cold water. Rinse with more cold water, then place in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat dry with more paper towels until they are as dry as possible.

    Potato slices on a baking sheet lined with paper towels
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  5. Add the dried potato slices to a large bowl. Drizzle with the oil or cooking spray and toss to coat. Preheat the air fryer to 350 F.

    Sliced potatoes tossed with oil in a bowl
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  6. Add the potato slices to the basket of the air fryer in one even layer without too much overlap. Air fry at 350 F for 10 minutes.

    Potato slices filling the basket of the air fryer
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  7. 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.

    Remove from the air fryer and sprinkle with salt immediately. Repeat again with any remaining potato slices.

    Golden brown potato chips in the air fryer basket
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Recipe Tips

  • The potatoes must be as dry as possible before air frying. 
  • Heating at a lower temperature first for a longer period of time helps to properly cook the potato slices, and may also crisp them. The second air frying stage at a higher temperature may be needed to crisp and brown the potatoes. If you cook at a higher temperature from the beginning, it’s more likely that the chips will not be as crispy and will burn more easily.

Recipe Variations

  • You can use Yukon Gold potatoes, which also work well.
  • Top with chopped chives or parsley if you wish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
350 Calories
7g Fat
64g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 350
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 671mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 25mg 124%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1645mg 35%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)