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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer

    Best Air Fryer Chips Recipe

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Sep 6, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 1 Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Homemade air fryer chips are so easy and quick to make. Crispy on the outside with a tender fluffy middle, they taste so much nicer than oven-baked chips! Season with sea salt and a little malt vinegar for the perfect chip experience! You might also like my crispy air fryer roast potatoes recipe!

    Air fryer chips in a wire basket.

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    If you love crispy golden chips but don't want to deal with hot oil, then an air fryer is the perfect solution.

    Air fryers use hot air to cook food with little to no oil, resulting in chips that are delicious and healthier than deep-fried versions. With an air fryer, you can enjoy homemade chips without all the mess and fuss of traditional chip pan frying.

    I like to use my crinkle cutter potato chipper to cut homemade chips, but if you haven't got one, just use a sharp knife.

    There's also no need to soak or parboil the potatoes. You can even leave the skin on if you want to!

    👩‍🍳 Love easy air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer sausages next!

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    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🔪 How to cook chips in an air fryer
    • Top Tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More air fryer recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    1. Easy and quick (under 25 minutes) to make in the air fryer.
    2. No parboiling or soaking is required.
    3. Golden and crunchy chips.
    4. Healthier than deep frying.

    'Taste so much nicer than oven baked chips. These air fryer chips are a family favourite.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Laura

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for air fryer chips.

    Potatoes - use a floury potato like Maris Piper or King Edward. They make the best-textured chips with crispy edges and fluffy middles.

    Spray Oil - an olive oil spray or fry light spray for healthier air fryer chips. But, if you don't mind the calories, use regular olive oil. You'll need about ½ a tablespoon of olive oil per potato, as a rough guide.

    Salt - for seasoning.

    🥄 Equipment

    Which air fryer? I use the Ninja Foodi 5.8 litre Grill and Air Fryer with 4 customisable cooking functions including air fry, roast, bake, and dehydrate!

    A crinkle cutter potato chipper is useful if you want to make crinkle-cut chips. Otherwise, a sharp knife will do.

    🔪 How to cook chips in an air fryer

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    Cutting potatoes into chips on a chopping board.
    One: Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips (about 1.5 cm thick) with a crinkle cutter or sharp knife.
    Homemade chips in a colander.
    Two: Place the cut chips in a colander and rinse under cold running water for 1 minute. This helps to remove any excess starch. Pat dry with paper towels or a tea towel.

    Three: Once the chips are dry, spray them with the fry light, olive oil spray, or coat thoroughly in olive oil. Season with salt.

    Uncooked chips in air fryer basket.

    Four: Place the chips in the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy. Shake every 5 minutes. Season with more salt before serving.

    Air fried chips in air fryer basket.

    Top Tips

    • Leave the skin on for more rustic-looking chips. Make sure you scrub the skins first to remove any dirt.
    • Ensure the chips are cut roughly to the same size so they all cook evenly in the air fryer.
    • After rinsing, make sure the chips are thoroughly dry before air frying, otherwise, they will steam and go soggy!
    • Preheat your air fryer before cooking.
    • Don't overfill the air fryer basket. It's best if the chips are in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to air fry them in two batches.
    • Shaking the chips every 5 minutes allows all sides to become crispy and golden.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Fish, chips, and mushy peas is a British classic. Another one of our favourite chip meals is ham, egg, and chips (with lots of ketchup).

    We also enjoy these homemade air fryer chips with air fryer chicken nuggets, air fryer chicken katsu, lasagne, air fryer whole chicken, slow cooker Hunter's chicken, meat feast pizza, and chicken tacos.

    Air fried chips with vinegar.

    📖 Variations

    • Change the seasonings! Paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, and Cajun seasoning all work well.
    • Make sweet potato fries or parsnip chips instead!
    • Make cheesy chips (they're so good).
    • Cook frozen French fries in your air fryer for an ultra-quick snack.

    🥡 Storage

    Store - Air fryer chips are best eaten fresh. They can go soggy if left too long. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 200 °C to allow them to crisp up.

    Freeze: Not suitable for freezing.

    Air fryer chips in a wire basket.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Do I need to parboil the chips before air frying?

    No, there is no need to parboil chips before air frying, but they can make the chips even fluffier! If you have time, parboil for 3-4 minutes, drain, and then thoroughly dry before air frying

    Can I cook frozen chips in an air fryer?

    Yes! You won't need to add any extra oil as they will have already been coated in oil. Simply place them in the air fryer basket and air fry at 200C (400F) for 5-7 minutes less than stated on the packet for oven-baking. Shake them every 5 minutes to ensure they cook evenly.

    Can you make air fryer chips without oil?

    Yes, you can make them without oil, but they will be a lot drier. If you are trying to save calories, just give them a few sprays of fry light before air frying.

    Why are my air fryer chips soggy?

    You most likely didn't dry them enough after rinsing them in cold water. They must be completely dry before spraying/coating in oil and air frying.

    How long to cook chips in air fryer?

    Cooking times for chips in an air fryer can vary depending on a few factors, including whether they are homemade chips or frozen chips, the thickness of the chips, and the brand and model of your air fryer. It may take a bit of experimentation to find the perfect cooking time and temperature for your specific setup.

    😋 More air fryer recipes

    • Air fryer roast potatoes
    • Air fryer pigs in blankets
    • Cheesy air fryer crumpets
    • Air fryer scones
    • Air fryer chicken fajitas
    • Air fryer baked camembert
    • Air fryer sausages
    • Air fryer whole chicken
    • Air fryer breakfast frittata
    • Air fryer sausage rolls
    A basket of air fryer chips with baguette pizzas.

    This air fryer recipe was developed with a Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Max Pro Health Grill, Flat Plate, and Air Fryer. Using a different model of air fryer may change the cooking method and time needed.

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    Best Air Fryer Chips

    Homemade air fryer chips are so easy and quick to make. Crispy on the outside with a tender fluffy middle, they taste so much nicer than oven-baked chips!
    Course Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 164kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Crinkle Potato Chipper

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 700 g White Potatoes Maris Piper
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 3 teaspoon Olive Oil Spray or fry light

    Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C (400 °F).
    • Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips (about 1.5 cm thick) with a crinkle cutter or sharp knife.
      700 g White Potatoes
    • Place the cut chips in a colander and rinse under cold running water for 1 minute. This helps to remove any excess starch. Pat dry with paper towels or a tea towel.
    • Once the chips are dry, spray them with the fry light, olive oil spray, or coat thoroughly in olive oil. Season with salt.
      1 teaspoon Salt, 3 teaspoon Olive Oil Spray
    • Place the chips in the air fryer basket and cook at 200C (400F) for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy. Shake every 5 minutes. Season with more salt before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Make sure the chips are cut roughly the same size so they all cook evenly in the air fryer.
    • After rinsing, make sure the chips are thoroughly dry before air frying, otherwise, they will steam and go soggy!
    • Preheat your air fryer before cooking.
    • Don't overfill the air fryer basket. It's best if the chips are in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to air fry them in two batches.
     
    Variations:
    • Change the seasonings! Paprika, garlic powder, curry powder, and Cajun seasoning all work well.
    • Make sweet potato or parsnip chips instead!
    • Make cheesy chips (they're so good!).
    • Cook frozen French fries in your air fryer for an ultra-quick snack.
     
    Storage:
    Store - Air fryer chips are best eaten fresh. They can go soggy if left too long. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat them in the air fryer for 3-4 minutes at 200C to allow them to crisp up.
    Freeze - Not suitable for freezing.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Best Air Fryer Chips
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    164
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    3
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.4
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Sodium
     
    594
    mg
    26
    %
    Potassium
     
    737
    mg
    21
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    4
    g
    8
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    34
    mg
    41
    %
    Calcium
     
    21
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Laura

      November 07, 2022 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      Taste so much nice than oven baked chips. These air fryer chips are a family favourite.

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