How to Make Crispy and Healthy Air Fryer Potato Chips

🥔Using a mandolin to slice the potatoes ensures even and thin slices, resulting in crispy chips.

🍟Soaking the potato slices in cold water helps remove excess starch, resulting in a crisper texture.

💧Blanching the sliced potatoes in boiling water before air frying them helps maintain their color and prevents browning.

🔥Cooking the potato chips at two different temperatures (300°F and 350°F) helps achieve the perfect balance of crispiness.

🧂Season the potato chips with salt after air frying for optimal flavor.

Can I use a different type of potato?

—Yes, you can use any type of potato you prefer. However, russet potatoes are recommended for their texture and taste.

Do I have to peel the potatoes?

—Peeling the potatoes helps achieve a more consistent cooking consistency and a crispier texture. However, you can choose not to peel them if you prefer.

Can I use a different type of oil?

—Yes, you can use any oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil. Avocado oil is also a great choice for its health benefits.

How long do the potato chips stay crispy?

—The potato chips will remain crispy for a few hours after air frying. To maintain their crispiness, store them in an airtight container.

Can I season the potato chips with other spices?

—Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different seasonings to add more flavor to your potato chips. Some popular options include paprika, garlic powder, or cayenne pepper.

00:08In this video, the YouTuber shares a recipe for making crispy and healthy potato chips using an air fryer.

00:32The key ingredient for making these potato chips is a russet potato, which is peeled and sliced using a mandolin.

02:09After slicing the potatoes, the YouTuber soaks them in cold water to remove excess starch and prevent browning.

03:37The sliced potatoes are blanched in boiling water for five minutes before air frying.

05:57The air frying process involves cooking the potato chips at two different temperatures: 300°F for 8 minutes and 350°F for 5 minutes.

07:31Once the potato chips are crispy and golden brown, they are seasoned with a sprinkle of salt.

09:56The YouTuber tastes the potato chips and expresses her delight at the crispy and flavorful result.

10:55The video concludes with a reminder to like and subscribe to the channel for more recipes and cooking tips.