Air-Fryer Potato Chips

Ingredients · for 6 (scales to your household)

• 2 Potatoes $1.55
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray not counted
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea salt $0.03
• 2 tbsp Parsley $0.20

Per-ingredient cost is the amount this recipe uses at the lowest Canadian price we have on file; the per-serving total above adds the range up to the dearest price and for buying whole packages.

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Cut the potatoes into thin slices using a mandoline or vegetable peeler. Transfer them to a large bowl. Add enough ice water to cover. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain. Add more ice water, and soak for an additional 15 minutes. Editor’s Tip: Cut the potatoes as thin as possible. Thicker slices may take longer to cook and won’t get as crispy.
2. Drain the potatoes. Place them on towels, and pat dry. Editor’s Tip: Don’t skip this step! Removing the excess moisture is key to achieving a crunchy potato chip.
3. Spritz the potatoes with cooking spray, and sprinkle them with salt. In batches, cook the potatoes in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Cook until crisp and golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes, stirring and turning potato slices every five to seven minutes. Remove the potatoes from the air fryer, and repeat the process with the remaining potatoes. If desired, sprinkle the chips with minced fresh parsley. Editor’s Tip: Every once in a while, lightweight items can get whisked up by the air fryer’s powerful fan. If you hear a weird noise, a potato chip may have flown into the heating element. Open the air-fryer drawer, and give the basket a shake. You can also pick out the already-done chips so they don’t burn.