Description
Crispy air fryer sliced potatoes deliver golden, herb-infused potato perfection with minimal oil and maximum flavor. Potato lovers will savor these simple, quick side dishes that complement any main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Scrub potatoes clean, then skillfully slice into uniform ¼-inch thick rounds using a mandoline or sharp knife.
- Starch Removal: Immerse potato slices in cold water for 15-30 minutes to extract excess starch, ensuring ultimate crispiness during air frying.
- Drying Process: Drain potato slices completely and pat dry with paper towels, eliminating all moisture to guarantee a perfect crisp texture.
- Seasoning Technique: Combine potato slices in a mixing bowl, drizzling with olive oil and generously coating with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Air Frying Method: Arrange seasoned potato slices in a single layer within the air fryer basket, avoiding overlap to promote even cooking.
- Cooking Parameters: Set air fryer to 380°F and cook for 12-15 minutes, intermittently shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure consistent golden-brown coloration.
- Final Touches: Carefully monitor potato slices, aiming for a crisp exterior and tender interior, adjusting cooking time as needed to achieve optimal crispness.
- Serving Suggestion: Transfer batches of air-fried potato slices to a serving platter, presenting immediately with dill aioli or preferred dipping sauce for a delectable side dish.
Notes
- Prevent Starch Buildup: Soaking potato slices in cold water removes excess starch, ensuring ultra-crispy results with a perfect golden-brown exterior.
- Moisture Matters: Thoroughly dry potato slices with paper towels to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture during air frying.
- Strategic Layering: Arrange potato slices in a single layer without overcrowding to guarantee even cooking and consistent crunchiness.
- Shake for Success: Intermittently shake the air fryer basket during cooking to promote uniform browning and prevent uneven crisping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes per batch
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg