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December 5, 2019

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips without Oil

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Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again!

These air fryer potato chips recipe is so easy and foolproof. Cooking the potato slices at a low temperature first and finishing with high temperature in the air fryer is the best way to make the super crispy and crunchy potato chips without burning. Simple tips will guarantee the success EVERY TIME!

Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again!

Table of Contents

  • No oil air fryer potato chips recipe
  • How to make Air Fryer Potato Chips
  • What potatoes are good for making air fryer chips?
  • Temperature and time
  • Trouble shooting: why are my air fryer potato chips burnt or soggy?
  • Flavor variations
  • How long do air fryer potato chips last?
  • Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips without Oil

No oil air fryer potato chips recipe

Who doesn’t like potato chips? They are crispy, crunchy, and addictive! But the store-bought potato chips are high in fat and sodium. By making them at home, you’ll have the full control of the fat level and seasonings. You can now enjoy them without feeling guilty. Plus, it’s so much cheaper than buying at the store!

Cooking potato chips in an air fryer is a game-changer! It allows you to get the crispy texture without the need to deep-frying the chips in tons of oil! 

How to make Air Fryer Potato Chips

Thinly slice the potatoes: The best potato chips start with evenly sliced thin pieces. Although you can use a knife to cut the potatoes, a mandolin slicer makes life much easier, and you’ll get the even thickness for each piece. I like thin and crispy chips and recommend slicing the potatoes about 1/8-inch thick. (See the photos below. You can also use a vegetable peeler to make them very thin).

  • Thinly sliced potato slices next to a mandolin.
  • Closeup of holding a potato slice, showing the thickness.

Soak potato slices in cold water: Place potato slices into a large bowl of cold water. Let them soak for about 30 minutes. This process helps to get rid of the excess starch, which could cause dark spots during cooking. 

Soaking potato slices in the cold water.

Dry potato slices: After that, rinse the potatoes in running water, and pat dry with paper towel. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes to make sure they are completely dry.

  • Placing potato slices on the paper towel in one single layer.
  • Adding another layer of paper towel on top of the potato slices to soak up the moisture.

Air frying: Spray the cooking spray on the potato slices and place them into the air fryer basket. Cook them until crispy and golden brown. 

Adding potato chips into the air fryer basket.

Season the potato chips: Season with salt or the seasoning of your choice!

Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again!

What potatoes are good for making air fryer chips?

Baking potatoes are the best for making potato chips. Some popular ones include Russet, Maris Piper, King Edwards, or you can use all-purpose potatoes such as Yukon Gold. 

Temperature and time

After testing this recipe multiple times, I find it’s best to cook them at 300°F (150°C) for 16 minutes and then raise the temperature to 400°F (200°C) for the final 3-5 minutes. It produces very crispy chips without much browning or burning. 

Shake and stir after 8 minutes, and then check and shake every 2 minutes after 16 minutes. It takes about 20 minutes in total to cook 30 slices ( 1/8-inch thick).

Note: The cooking time depends on the thickness of the potatoes and how full the basket is.

Holding a piece of potato chip, showing the perfect crispy texture.

Trouble shooting: why are my air fryer potato chips burnt or soggy?

The two biggest problems with cooking potato chips at home is that they burn quickly or are soggy in the middle. Some simple tips will help you to avoid the issue. 

Slice the potatoes thinly and evenly: Uneven slices can cause some potatoes overcooked and burnt while others are still soggy. Thicker slices take longer to cook, and are more easily to get dark spots on the surface while the middle is still soggy. Using a mandolin slicer is the best way to avoid this problem.

Dry your potato slices completely: If there’s still some moisture on the surface when adding the slices into the basket, they’re more likely to get soggy. Also make sure you rinse them properly and get rid of the starch before you dry them.

Don’t fill your basket too full: I find it’s best to cook one potato at a time (slices from one potato). When the basket is too full, the chips get cooked unevenly, making some burnt while others are still soft and soggy.

Monitor carefully during the final high temperature cooking: I recommend checking every 2 minutes after 16 minutes to avoid burnt chips and dark spots. 

Flavor variations

Now is the fun part! Besides simple salt flavor, there are so many delicious flavor combinations for your air fryer potato chips. It’s time to get creative!

  • BBQ flavoured air fryer potato chips.
    BBQ Flavor
  • Parmesan and herbs flavoured air fryer potato chips.
    Parmesan and herbs flavor

The key is to add the seasoning as soon as the chips come out and are nice and hot. This will make sure that the seasoning sticks to the chips. Here are some ideas:

  • Salt and vinegar: Sprinkle the freshly cooked potato chips with salt and vinegar powder. 
  • Parmesan and herbs: Sprinkle the chips with freshly grated parmesan cheese, dried herbs and chopped parsley. 
  • BBQ flavor: In a small bowl, whisk together smoked paprika (2 teaspoons), garlic powder (1 teaspoon), sugar (1 teaspoon), onion powder (1/2 teaspoon), salt (1/8 teaspoon), and chili powder (1/2 teaspoon). For the BBQ seasoning, you can add the seasoning for the last 3-4 minutes of the cooking time so that they can stick better to the chips. Use your hands to rub them in if necessary.
  • Other popular seasonings include ranch, taco seasoning, etc.

You can also serve them with your favorite dips for your next party!

How long do air fryer potato chips last?

Let them cool down completely and store them in an airtight container or sealed zip-top bags. These homemade air fryer potato chips will last about 10 days at room temperature.

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  • Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
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Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again!

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Chips without Oil

Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Resting Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 30 potato chips

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium potato Yukon gold or Russet*
  • cooking spray
  • salt to taste

Instructions 

  • Wash the potato and peel the skin. (I like to peel the skin for the better look of the chips, but you can leave it on if you prefer.)
  • Slice the potato into thin rounds using a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife. Aim to cut them about 1/8 inch thick.
  • Soak the potato slices in cold water for about 30 minutes. Then drain and rinse them a couple of times to remove the starch.
  • On a flat surface, place a layer of paper towel, and then place the potato slices on top in one single layer. Add another layer of paper towel to dry the potato slices. Let them sit for 10 to 15 minutes until the slices are completely dry.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C). It usually takes about 3 minutes to be ready.
  • Spray cooking spray on both sides of the potato slices. Add the potato slices to the air fryer basket, trying to spread out evenly. (If you cook more than 1 potato, cook them in batches, and only add about 30 slices at a time)
  • Set the timer to 16 minutes. After 8 minutes, take out the basket and gently shake the chips. Use tongs to separate any chips that are stuck to each other.
  • Put the basket back, and after another 8 minutes, take out the basket again and shake.
  • Now increase the temperature to 400°F (200°C), and set the timer to 5 minutes. Put back the basket. Watch very closely, and check every 2 minutes until the chips are crispy and golden around the edges. If there are only a few chips with soft centers, put them back and cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt or the seasoning of your choice.

Notes

  • I used Yukon gold for this recipe, but you can use other potatoes such as Russet and King Edwards, etc. 
  • Add the seasoning as soon as the chips come out and are nice and hot. This will make sure that the seasoning sticks to the chips.
Author: izzycooking
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Potato Chips
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Crispy and healthy homemade Air Fryer Potato Chips made with only 3 ingredients. No oil needed! Season them up the way you like. This crunchy snack tastes so good and you’ll never buy store-bought potato chips again! #AirFryerPotatoChips

Filed Under: Air Fryer, Snacks Tagged With: cooking spray, potatoes, salt

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  1. Dale brandt says

    March 29, 2020 at 4:33 pm

    Very good chips made a batch then tweaked it
    Today’s chips crispy and not burnt.

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      March 30, 2020 at 10:18 pm

      Hi Dale, great to hear that. Thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  2. Rebecca Bowles says

    April 2, 2020 at 6:16 pm

    Excuse me. Cooking spray is oil!

    Reply
  3. Rosemarie Grabowski says

    April 18, 2020 at 2:37 am

    Can the potatoes be cooked in a rotating basket versus in a flat pan?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      April 21, 2020 at 10:56 am

      Yes, you can cook them in a rotating basket. The cooking time may vary, and you can check it more frequently to make sure everything’s cooked properly.

      Reply
  4. Ruth says

    December 18, 2020 at 8:23 pm

    Can you make these chips in a Cuisinart, (toaster oven style) air fryer?

    Reply
    • izzycooking says

      December 19, 2020 at 5:10 pm

      Hi Ruth, it works with the toaster oven style air fryer too.

      Reply

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