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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Sides

    Air fryer Potato Slices

    Published: Oct 14, 2022 · Modified: Dec 26, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    These air fryer potato slices are a lovely side. The outside is nice and crispy and the inside is fluffy and delicious.

    Who doesn’t love potatoes? To have them taste like fried or roasted with very little time is a real boon of air frying.

    I love making these potatoes and serving them with a protein side. They make for a quick, wonderful snack too.

    My kids just love them. If you are craving potato chips, these make for a great substitute.

    Cut slightly thicker slices, apply oil with spices and air fry. You can skip oil and use lemon juice to help spices to adhere.

    Air fried potato slices on a white plate.

    You may also like: Accordion Potatoes, hasselback potatoes in air fryer, breakfast potatoes, French fries, baked potato, smashed potato  and roasted baby potatoes.

    Ingredients

    Potatoes: Any potatoes at hand work for this recipe.

    Tips to make the Perfect Potato Slices in Air fryer

    1. You can use any potato — russet, red potatoes, Yukon Gold all work.

    2. For seasoning, even plain salt and pepper work. Or you can do garlic powder, salt, cayenne too.

    I have added some Italian seasoning for extra zing. Spice mixes like Cajun seasoning, fajita seasoning etc. work too.

    3. This recipe uses extra virgin olive oil for a more golden appearance. 

    But, you can do a zero-oil version, use lemon juice, water, aquafaba or veg broth to toss the seasonings in.

    4. Cut the slices of equal thickness so that they cook evenly together.

    5. Shaking the basket during cooking time helps them cook evenly. 

    Don’t put too many overlapping slices or they may not cook well.

    6. You can do the slices in a couple of batches or more. 

    Overcrowding the basket will only lead to undercooked slices.

    close up of Air fried potato slices on a white plate.

    Stepwise Pictures

    Wash, peel and slice potatoes into ½ inch slices. Use a regular knife.

    Don’t make the slices too thin.

    Potato sliced into ½ inch thick slices

    Immerse them in water for 15 minutes to remove extra starch. This will help the slices to stay crispy.

    Potato slices soaked in water in a bowl

    Toss them in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil and seasonings.

    Drained and dried potato slices with salt and seasonings.

    Using your hands toss well to coat each slice evenly.

    Potato slices coated with oil and seasonings.

    Zero-oil version: Skip the oil and use water, vegetable broth or aquafaba in its place with seasonings and toss.

    For Air frying:

    Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes. Lay potato slices in the air fryer basket.

    Take care not to overload. A little overlapping is fine.

    Potato slices in air fryer basket for cooking.

    Air fry at 200C or 390F for about 8-10 minutes.

    Shake the basket every few minutes. If any slices are stuck to each other then just separate them.

    Your slices should be with crispy edges now and well cooked.

    Air fried potato slices after cooking

    If not air fry for 2 minutes more. Serve hot with spicy mayo.

    These make for a lovely vegetable side or serve on casseroles.

    Air fried potato slices on a white plate.

    FAQ

    1. Can you air fry slices?

    You can easily air fry thin slices of potatoes, sweet potatoes and veggies to make chips or crisps. Air fry medium slices for a side or to serve on top of casseroles.

    2. Do you have to soak potatoes in water before air frying?

    You need to soak potatoes in water before air frying to remove some starch so that they turn out crispy.

    3. How do you slice potatoes?

    Peel the skin and snip off the ends of the potato. Cut into ½ inch slices for medium slices.

    Close up of Air fried potato slices on a white plate.

    Here's the recipe card:

    Air fryer Potato Slices

    Rachna Parmar
    These potato slices done in air fryer are nice and crispy on the outside and fluffy within. Just as wonderful as chips but with fluffy centers. Lovely side.
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 13 mins
    Soaking time 15 mins
    Total Time 33 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 154 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Chef's knife

    Ingredients
     

    • 3 potatoes cut into slices
    • 2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil or see notes for zero-oil alternatives
    • ½ tsp. Himalayan pink salt
    • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • ¾ tsp. cayenne or paprika
    • ¾ tsp. garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Wash, peel and slice potatoes into ½ inch slices. Use a regular knife.
    • Don’t make the slices too thin.
    • Soak the slices in water for 15 minutes.
    • Toss them in a bowl with extra virgin olive oil and seasonings.
    • Using your hands toss well to coat each slice evenly.
    • Zero-oil version: Skip the oil and use water, vegetable broth or aquafaba in its place with seasonings and toss.

    For Air frying:

    • Preheat air fryer at 200C or 390F for 5 minutes. Lay potato slices in the air fryer basket.
    • Take care not to overload. A little overlapping is fine.
    • Air fry at 200C or 390F for about 8-10 minutes.
    • Shake the basket every few minutes. If any slices are stuck to each other then just separate them.
    • Your slices should be with crispy edges now and well cooked.
    • If not air fry for 2 minutes more. Serve hot with spicy mayo.
    • These make for a lovely vegetable side or serve on casseroles.

    Notes

    1. You can use any potato — russet, red potatoes, all work.
    2. Just plain salt and pepper work. Or you can do garlic powder, salt, cayenne too. I have added some Italian seasoning for extra zing.
    3. This recipe uses extra virgin olive oil for a more golden appearance.
    But, you can do a zero-oil version, use lemon juice, water, aquafaba or veg broth to toss the seasonings in.
    4. Cut the slices of equal thickness so that they cook evenly together.
    5. Shaking the basket during cooking time helps them cook evenly.
    Don’t put too many overlapping slices or they may not cook well.
    6. You can do the slices in a couple of batches as more.
    Overcrowding the basket will only lead to undercooked slices.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 718mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 409IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Jovita says

      October 14, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      Couldn't be more simple and came out perfect. The family loved it, thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        October 14, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        You're very welcome. Glad your family liked it.

        Reply
    2. Jacqueline says

      October 14, 2022 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at potato. Mmmmmm! Definitely trying these.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        October 14, 2022 at 5:56 pm

        Another potato lover! Nice to know you 🙂

        Reply
    3. Janessa says

      October 14, 2022 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      Yum, these potatoes are delicious! I love the way that they crisp up- such a treat.

      Reply
    4. Katherine says

      October 14, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      5 stars
      These potato slices are so good! Great side dish.

      Reply
    5. Sandy says

      December 23, 2022 at 8:07 pm

      Sounds yummy and dying to try it. Please just fix your 2 MONTHS more towards the end 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        December 26, 2022 at 10:36 am

        Thank you, Sandy. Will fix it right away.

        Reply

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