Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes - Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

Published: Mar 29, 2023 · Modified: Nov 23, 2023 by Emily Antoine · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Air fryer sliced potatoes are great for appetizers, snacks, or side dishes. It’s super easy to make and quickly gets ready in no time. Sliced potatoes are crispy on the edges and soft on the inside. Tastes great when served with your favorite dipping sauce.

Potatoes taste good no matter how they are cooked. But these days we all are concerned about our health and we are searching for alternatives to traditionally cooked foods. Sliced potatoes cooked in the air fryer are a healthier version as it requires very less oil and gives your the best result. Not only the potatoes are cooked perfectly you can even make desserts in the air fryer.

These air fryer potato slices require simple ingredients yet are very tasty and addictive. If you have kids at home they’ll love them the most. You can also try making these kid-friendly recipes such as cheesy mashed potato balls, baked potatoes, cheesy broccoli tots, etc.

Best potato to use:

You can use any potatoes available at your home for the recipe. However, starchy potatoes are highly recommended for the crispy and fluffy result. Here are some of the potatoes that are great:

• Yukon Gold Potatoes
• Russet Potatoes
• Idahos Potatoes
• Baby Potatoes

How to make sliced potatoes in the air fryer?

Sliced potatoes in air fryer are super easy to make. Let’s gather all the required ingredients and start making the recipe.

Ingredients for air fryer sliced potatoes:

• 2 potatoes
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions for air fryer sliced potatoes:

1. Rinse potatoes thoroughly and slice them into approximately ¼ inch with a knife. Or you can use a mandolin to slice the potatoes.
2. Take a bowl of water and soak the potato slices for about 30 minutes to an hour. You can skip this process if you are running out of time.
3. Pat dry the sliced potatoes with a clean kitchen towel or a paper towel and transfer them into a mixing bowl.
4. Now along with the potato slices add the vegetable oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, coriander powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional).
5. Mix them thoroughly until fully combined.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 200C/400F for 3 minutes.
7. Place the sliced potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the basket for the best result.
8. Cook them at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. Flip/toss them halfway through the cooking process for an evenly cooked result. However, you can cook them depending on how crispy you like your sliced potatoes.
9. Let the sliced potatoes slightly cool down before serving.
10. Serve the crispy air fryer sliced potatoes and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find the air fryer sliced potatoes recipe in the printable card below:

How to serve air fryer sliced potatoes?

Sliced potatoes are best when served as a side dish with a hamburger or chicken schnitzel. However, you can simply serve them with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, ranch, mayonnaise, bbq sauce, etc. You can serve the sliced potatoes in various ways depending on your liking.

Variations for the recipe

I have seasoned the sliced potatoes with all the seasonings I like. So, you can do the same and customize yours depending on your liking. Here are some spices that you work for this recipe:

• Herbs such as oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary.
• Cajun
• Taco seasoning
• Italian seasoning

Tips

• You can peel the potato or leave the skin on depending on your preference.
• Make sure to slice the potatoes evenly for even cooking.
• Soak the potatoes to get rid of extra starch which will help to crisp up the potatoes.
• Place the sliced potatoes in a single layer without overcrowding for the best result.
• Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking process for an evenly cooked result.
• The cooking time may vary on the size and thickness of the potato slices. You have to adjust accordingly.
• If using canned potatoes strain the potatoes and wash them under the cold water.

How to store?

Air fryer sliced potatoes are best when served immediately. However, if you have some leftovers put them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 3-4 days. Make sure the potatoes are completely cool before storing them.

Reheat sliced potatoes in air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes or until they are warm through.

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

How long to cook sliced potatoes in air fryer?

The cooking time depends on the size of the potato slices. Usually, they finish cooking in about 12-15 minutes.

Why soak potatoes before air frying?

To remove excess starch and help the potatoes become crisper, soak the potatoes before air frying.

Why are my air fried potatoes soggy?

The air fryer sliced potatoes may come out soggy if you overcrowd the basket or if you don’t air fry them at the proper temperature. Follow my step-by-step cooking directions for the best result.

How to cook canned sliced potatoes in air fryer?

Canned sliced potatoes are the best alternative to use if you have no time to prep. Strain the potatoes and wash them under water and pat them dry. You can follow the rest of the cooking instructions explained above.

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