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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air fryer Snacks

    Air fryer Potato Peels

    By Rachna Published: Feb 28, 2024 · Modified: Feb 28, 2024 Leave a Comment

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    I absolutely loved making these air fryer potato peelings or potato peel crisps. So crispy and perfectly crunchy, they make for such a tasty and healthy snack.

    As we are all aware, vegetable and fruit peels have a lot of vitamins, minerals and fibre.

    But, we tend to discard them. Last time I made French fries, I actually saved the peels and air fried them immediately after. We loved the munchies.

    Of course, now I will be saving those potato peelings.

    Crispy potato peel crisps served on a white plate.

    I am also going to try this with carrot and beet peels. You can also try air fryer potato chips, beet chips, kale chips, plantain chips, karela chips, yuca chips, zucchini chips and sweet potato chips, 

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    It gives me a lot of happiness to avoid waste. And putting potato peels to this use is such a delight!

    These air fried potato peel crisps or crunchy peels are as satisfying as having a potato chip. Now, that’s a win-win in my opinion.

    Season them any way you like, these air fryer potato peelings taste just as good.

    Ingredients

    1. Potato Peels: Potato peels from 2 large potatoes. Make sure they're washed thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris.

    2. Olive oil: I use about 1 tsp. olive oil to help the seasoning stick to the peels and also turn golden.

    3. Seasonings: I just used salt, pepper and paprika as seasoning.

    Potato peels

    Variations and Substitutions

    Modify seasoning as per taste. Add chilli flakes for more heat, garlic powder for flavor or Italian seasonings too. You can use dried herbs like basil or thyme as well.

    Make it cheesy: If you like cheese then toss the peels with grated cheese or nutritional yeast (for dairy free).

    Add other peels: For more colour and flavour, you may add peels like radish, beet and carrot to the mix.

    Serving Suggestions

    I just munch on them as a snack, just like chips. You may serve with a dip or aioli if you so prefer.

    Instructions

    Peel the potatoes. Keep the peels longish. Now wash them well, about 2-3 times till they are free of all muck and will lose their excessive starch too.

    Potato peels after washing in a bowl

    Dry them very well using paper towels. In a bowl, toss the potato peels with oil, salt and seasoning till they are well coated.

    Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for about 5 minutes. Lay the seasoned potato peels in one layer. Remember they shrink on air frying.

    Seasoned potato peels placed in air fryer basket.

    Air fry at 360F or 180C for 6-10 minutes. I took about 8 minutes. Shake the basket once in the middle for uniform air frying.

    Crispy air fryer potato peels in air fryer basket after air frying.

    Take them out and serve immediately. Your crunchy air fryer potato peelings are ready to eat. Enjoy.

    Crispy potato peel crisps served on a white plate.

    Expert Tips

    1. Dry the peels well before seasoning. 

    2. Also washing the peels 2-3 times with water helps remove the starch and makes them even more crispy.

    3. Don’t overcrowd the basket so that the peels cook uniformly.

    4. Keep an eye on the air frying time as the peels can scorch very quickly. Open every minute after 3 minutes of air frying.

    Storage Instructions

    These crunchy air fryer potato peels are best had fresh. But otherwise, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for upto 2 days. Air fry for a couple of minutes to make them crispy again before consuming.

    Crispy potato peel crisps served on a white plate.

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    Crispy potato peel crisps served on a white plate.

    Air fryer Potato Peels

    Rachna Parmar
    These air fryer potato peelings or peels are a crunchy tasty snack that is super easy to make. Try it.
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    Prep Time 2 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 12 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 59 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Air fryer
    • 1 Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Potato use only peels
    • 2 tsp. Olive oil
    • ½ tsp. Pepper
    • ½ tsp. Paprika or cayenne for more heat (optional)
    • ½ tsp. Salt

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    Instructions
     

    • Peel the potatoes. Keep the peels longish. Now wash them well, about 2-3 times till they are free of all muck and will lose their excessive starch too.
    • Dry them very well using paper towels. In a bowl, toss the potato peels with oil and seasoning till they are well coated.
    • Preheat air fryer at 360F or 180C for about 5 minutes. Lay the seasoned potato peels in one layer. Remember they shrink on air frying.
    • Air fry at 360F or 180C for 5 minutes. Shake the basket once in the middle for uniform air frying.
    • Take them out and serve immediately. Your crunchy air fryer potato peelings are ready to eat. Enjoy.

    Notes

    1. Dry the peels well before seasoning. 
    2. Also washing the peels 2-3 times with water helps remove the starch and makes them even more crispy.
    3. Don’t overcrowd the basket so that the peels cook uniformly.
    4. Keep an eye on the air frying time as the peels can scorch very quickly. Open every minute after 3 minutes of air frying.
    Storage Instructions
    These crunchy air fryer potato peels are best had fresh. But otherwise, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for upto 2 days. Air fry for a couple of minutes to make them crispy again before consuming.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 617IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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