Description
This Air Fryer Potato Chips recipe offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried chips, utilizing thinly sliced russet potatoes air fried to crispy perfection. Soaked in ice water to remove excess starch, then lightly coated with olive oil spray and seasoned with flavorful seasoned salt, these chips are crispy, golden, and perfect for snacking. The quick air frying method ensures a delicious crunch without the excess oil of deep frying.
Ingredients
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Potatoes
- 2 large baking potatoes (Russet), sliced into 1/8-inch slices
Soaking & Seasoning
- 6 cups ice water
- Non-aerosol olive oil cooking spray (no propellants or additives)
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (Lawry’s brand recommended)
Optional Garnish
- Fresh chopped parsley or chives
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Place the thinly sliced potatoes into a large bowl filled with ice water. Allow them to soak for 15-20 minutes to remove excess starch, which helps the chips become crispier.
- Drain and Rinse: Drain the starchy water and rinse the potato slices under fresh cold water to further remove surface starch.
- Dry Potatoes: Lay the potato slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet lined with paper towels. Use additional paper towels to pat them very dry on both sides to ensure crispiness during cooking.
- Oil the Potatoes: Spray the dried potato slices evenly with non-aerosol olive oil cooking spray on both sides for a light coating of oil.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for cooking.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place a single layer of the oiled potato slices into the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding or overlapping; cook in 2-3 batches if necessary depending on air fryer size.
- Air Fry the Chips: Air fry for 15 minutes, shaking the basket about halfway through to ensure even cooking and crisping. Monitor closely during the last 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Season and Garnish: Remove the chips and place them on a serving plate. While still hot, sprinkle with seasoned salt. Optionally garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives for added flavor and color.
Notes
- Soaking the potatoes in ice water is crucial to achieve crispiness by removing excess starch.
- Be sure to dry the potato slices thoroughly before oiling to avoid sogginess.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer to ensure chips cook evenly and crisp up properly.
- Shake the basket halfway through cooking to turn and evenly crisp the chips.
- Monitor carefully toward the end of cooking to prevent burning, as thin slices cook quickly.
- Use non-aerosol olive oil spray to avoid chemical additives in your chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
