I love crispy potatoes, and my air fryer is my secret weapon for making them perfect every time. If you’re looking for simple, delicious potato recipes that deliver incredible crunch, you’ve come to the right place. Today, I’m sharing three fantastic ways to get perfectly crispy air fryer potatoes, from whole baked potatoes to thinly sliced chips.
These recipes are straightforward, use common ingredients, and promise fantastic results. Get ready to enjoy the best crispy potatoes with your air fryer!
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- 1. Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato Perfection
- 2. Easy Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
- 3. Ultra Crispy Sliced Air Fryer Potato Chips
Crispy Air Fryer Baked Potato Perfection
This recipe makes a whole baked potato wonderfully crisp on the outside and fluffy inside. It’s a quick and easy side dish for any meal.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Baked Potatoes
- Russet Potatoes: These are best for baking due to their starchy texture, making them fluffy inside.
- Prick the Skin: Use a fork to poke holes all over the potato. This lets steam escape, preventing it from bursting and helping the skin get really crisp.
What You Need
- 1 large Russet potato
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of black pepper
⏱️ Time: 40-50 minutes🍽️ Yields: 1 serving
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep Your Potato
Wash your potato well and pat it completely dry. Use a fork to poke several holes all over the skin. Rub the potato with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Air Fry for Crispness
Place the prepared potato directly in your air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the skin is deeply golden brown and very crisp, and the inside is tender when squeezed gently. Flip it halfway through for even cooking.
📝 Final Note
For an extra flaky interior, cut open the hot potato, fluff the inside with a fork, and add a pat of butter before serving.
Easy Crispy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes
These simple roasted potatoes are a fantastic side dish. They get perfectly golden and crunchy in your air fryer with minimal effort.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Roasted Potatoes
- Yukon Gold Potatoes: Their buttery texture and thin skin make them great for roasting, giving a creamy inside with a crisp exterior.
- Don’t Overcrowd: Cook potatoes in a single layer in your air fryer. If you add too many, they will steam instead of crisp up. Work in batches if needed.
What You Need
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
⏱️ Time: 20-25 minutes🍽️ Yields: 2-3 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare the Cubes
Cut your potatoes into uniform 1-inch cubes. Rinse them in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them very dry with a kitchen towel. This step is key for crispiness.
Step 2: Season and Air Fry
In a large bowl, toss the potato cubes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until evenly coated. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and super crispy.
📝 Final Note
Try adding a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or thyme during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra flavor.
Ultra Crispy Sliced Air Fryer Potato Chips
Forget store-bought chips! These homemade sliced potatoes are incredibly crunchy and easy to make in your air fryer. They are a perfect snack or side.
Key Ingredients & Tips for Potato Chips
- Mandoline Slicer: For the best results, use a mandoline to slice your potatoes very thinly and evenly. This ensures they cook at the same rate and get uniformly crisp.
- Soak in Cold Water: After slicing, soak the potatoes in cold water for 15-30 minutes. This removes extra starch, leading to much crispier chips. Make sure to dry them completely afterward.
What You Need
- 2 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper or onion powder
⏱️ Time: 15-20 minutes🍽️ Yields: 2 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Slice and Soak
Wash potatoes and slice them very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick, using a mandoline or a very sharp knife. Place slices in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and pat them absolutely dry with paper towels.
Step 2: Season and Fry
Toss the dried potato slices with oil and salt (and any other seasonings you like). Arrange them in a single layer in your air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping or shaking frequently, until deeply golden and crisp. Watch them closely as they can burn quickly.
📝 Final Note
These chips are best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, you can re-crisp them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
