Air Fryer Potato Slices are tender, golden brown and crispy with olive oil and a light seasoning. Enjoy these delicious air fried potato rounds as a snack, appetizer or side dish!
These potato slices are perfect on their own with some chipotle dip, or serve them on the side with jalapeño turkey burgers or these whole baked chicken wings from One Pot Only!
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Why you'll love these air fryer sliced potatoes
- The potatoes stay soft and fluffy in the middle and get golden brown on the outside with crispy edges.
- The recipe includes a little trick of adding cornstarch to help crisp up the potatoes.
- They're an addictive snack and a fun way to change up your potato side dishes.
- You can change up the seasonings with different herbs and spices.
- They're a great alternative to baked potato slices, which take a little longer to get crispy in the oven (in my experience!)
Ingredients and substitutions
Below is a brief overview of some of the ingredients and recommended substitutions. The recipe card at the end of this post includes the exact ingredients and quantities used.
- Potatoes - You'll need 2 medium-sized russet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed clean with the skin left on and cut into ¼-inch thick slices. (You can also peel the potatoes, if you prefer).
- Cold water - For soaking the potatoes before air frying.
- Oil - I normally use olive oil or extra virgin olive oil but you can use the oil of your choice.
- Seasoning - The potatoes are seasoned with a simple mix of dried oregano, basil, garlic powder and salt. Feel free to change up the seasonings with different herbs and/or spices.
- Cornstarch - Tossing the potatoes with some cornstarch will help crisp them up.
How to cook potato slices in the air fryer
Scrub your potatoes clean and cut them into ¼-inch slices.
Place them in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
Drain the water and use a clean, lint-free tea towel to pat the potato slices dry.
Dry the bowl the potatoes were soaking in and place the potatoes back in. Toss them with oil.
Meanwhile, preheat your air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings and cornstarch. Sprinkle it over the oiled potato slices and use your fingers to make sure they are evenly coated and that all of the cornstarch is rubbed into the potatoes.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket a few times to ensure even cooking.
Serve immediately with your favorite dip!
How do you get crispy potato slices?
There are a few ways to ensure your sliced potatoes get crispy:
- After soaking, it's important that the potatoes are well dried before being oiled and seasoned.
- Adding a tablespoon of cornstarch also helps get them crispy.
- And lastly, you can always air fry them for an extra five minutes to get them ultra golden brown and crispy.
Recipe FAQs
I prefer starchy potatoes like russet potatoes which are low in moisture with a thick brown skin and white flesh. You can also use Yukon gold, which are a little less starchy with yellow flesh. I would avoid waxy potatoes like red potatoes as they're higher in moisture.
No! You just need to soak, season and air fry.
Soaking the potato slices in cold water before air frying releases the potato starches and helps achieve a crispy texture.
For about 1 pound of potatoes cut into ¼-inch slices, they take about 25 minutes to air fry. This time may vary depending on the size, brand and model of your air fryer. For instance, if your air fryer is small and the potatoes are crowded in the basket, they will take longer to air fry. Also, if you cut the potatoes into thicker slices, they will take longer to cook.
I used a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer for this recipe. If you have a different size, brand or model of air fryer, you may need to adjust the temperature and/or air frying time slightly.
Storing and reheating leftovers
While these crispy potato slices are best served immediately, if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To get them crispy again, place them on a baking sheet in the oven or pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to reheat. Be careful not to reheat for too long as they will dry out. I don't recommend reheating them in the microwave.
Recipe variations
- Keep it simple with a little salt and pepper.
- For a smoky flavor, add some smoked paprika, chipotle powder or cumin.
- To spice it up, use some Cajun seasoning or chili powder, or for extra heat add a dash of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes.
- Try a pre-made spice mix like Italian seasoning, everything but the bagel seasoning or chili lime seasoning.
- Sprinkle some parmesan cheese on before serving, or top with crumbled bacon, cheddar cheese, green onions and/or sour cream.
- Treat them as nachos and load them up with your favorite toppings.
Key recipe tips
- Size of potato slices. I found ¼-inch was the ideal size. They cook quickly and still maintain a fluffy and tender centre. If you cut them thicker, they will take longer to air fry. If you cut them too thin, they will be too dry.
- Even slices. Cut the potatoes in roughly the same size slices. This will help them cook evenly. I just used a knife but you can also use a mandoline to ensure even slices.
- Potato skins. I normally keep the skins on for air fryer potatoes so they get extra crispy, but you can peel them if you prefer.
- Pat potatoes dry. After soaking, it's important that the potatoes are well dried before being oiled and seasoned.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer. You don't need to air fry the potato slices in a single layer, but you shouldn't fill the basket and overcrowd the potatoes.
- Shake basket. You'll need to shake the air fryer basket a few times and rotate the potatoes so the slices on the bottom of the air fryer come to the top.
More air fryer potato recipes
- Air Fryer Potato Cakes
- Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes
- Air Fryer Baby Potatoes
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
- Air Fryer Home Fries
If you make these air fryer sliced potatoes, I'd love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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Air Fryer Potato Slices
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized Russet potatoes, about 1 pound
- 3 cups cold water, enough to cover the potatoes
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Scrub the potatoes clean and cut them into ¼-inch slices.
- Place them in a large bowl of cold water and let soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain the water and use a clean, lint-free tea towel to pat the potato slices dry.
- Dry the bowl the potatoes were soaking in and place them back in.
- Toss the potatoes with the oil.
- Preheat air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the seasonings and cornstarch. Sprinkle it over the oiled potato slices and use your fingers to make sure they are evenly coated and that all the cornstarch is rubbed into the potatoes.
- Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket and air fry on 400F for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket a few times to ensure even cooking.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cut the potatoes in roughly the same size slices. This will help them cook evenly.
- If you cut them thicker than ¼-inch, they will take longer to air fry. If you cut them too thin, they will cook quicker but may be too dry.
- I keep the skins on the potatoes for extra crispiness, but you can peel them if you prefer.
- After soaking, it's important that the potatoes are well dried before being oiled and seasoned.
- You don't need to air fry the potato slices in a single layer, but you shouldn't overcrowd and fill up the basket.
Nutrition Facts per Serving
Disclaimer
Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary depending on the substitutions made and the brands used.
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