How thin should I slice the potatoes for the chips?

For the crispiest results, slice your potatoes about ⅛-inch thick. Getting them evenly thin, ideally with a mandoline slicer, ensures they cook uniformly and become perfectly crunchy.

Why do I need to soak the potato slices in ice water?

Soaking the potatoes in ice water removes excess starch, which is the key to creating chips that crisp up nicely instead of becoming soggy during cooking. It’s a small step that makes a big difference.

Can I use other types of potatoes besides Russet?

Russet potatoes are preferred because of their high starch content, which leads to crispier chips. You can try Yukon Gold or other waxy potatoes, but the texture will be slightly different and usually less crunchy.

How do I prevent the chips from sticking to the air fryer basket?

Lightly spraying the potato slices with olive oil cooking spray before placing them in the air fryer helps prevent sticking. Also, avoid overcrowding the basket to allow air to circulate properly around each chip.

Air Fryer Potato Chips: Crispy & Healthy Snack

Description

Crispy and delicious homemade air fryer potato chips made from thinly sliced Russet potatoes soaked to remove starch, air fried to perfection, and seasoned with flavored salt. A healthier alternative to traditional fried chips with a fresh herb garnish option.

Ingredients

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Potatoes

2 large baking potatoes Russet potatoes, sliced into ⅛-inch slices
6 cups ice water

Seasoning and Oil

Non-Aerosol olive oil cooking spray no propellants and no additives
½ teaspoon seasoned salt Lawry’s brand
Optional garnish – fresh chopped parsley or chives

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Instructions

Soak the Potatoes: Place the thinly sliced potatoes into a large bowl with the ice water. Allow them to soak for 20 minutes to remove excess starch for extra crispiness.
Drain and Rinse: Drain the starchy water and rinse the potato slices under fresh cold water to remove residual starch.
Dry the Slices: Spread the potato slices evenly onto a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Use another paper towel to pat them completely dry, then remove the paper towels from the tray.
Coat with Oil: Spray both sides of the dried potato slices evenly with olive oil cooking spray to aid crisping in the air fryer.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F to ensure it's hot and ready for cooking.
Arrange in Air Fryer: Place a single layer of the oiled potato slices into the air fryer basket without overcrowding or overlapping. Cook in batches if needed.
Air Fry the Chips: Air fry the potato slices for 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Check carefully during the last 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
Season and Garnish: Transfer the chips to a serving plate while hot and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives before serving.

Notes

Store air fryer chips in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to 2 days.
These chips are best served immediately, as they lack preservatives and don’t stay crispy long.
Scrub potatoes well under cool water but do not peel before slicing and frying.
If cooking multiple batches, keep unsliced potato slices in cold water to prevent browning while frying.
Using two baking sheets — one for drying and one for oiling — can streamline working in batches.
Seasoned salt adds great flavor, but fine sea salt works perfectly as a simple alternative.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 150 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg