Air fryer Potato Slices

💚Why you will love this recipe

• Quick and easy to make - All you need is a few simple ingredients, and they are ready in 15 minutes.
• Healthier alternative - By using an air fryer, we can make ultra crispy potatoes without adding tons of oil to them.
• Versatile and customizable - These baked potato slices pairs well with literally any mains, and you can switch up the seasonings to suit your taste buds.
• No parboiling needed - As we are slicing potatoes into thin slices, they will cook fairly quickly without the need to boil them first. Which means less dishes to clean!

🥔Best potato to use

It is highly recommended to use starchy potatoes instead of the waxy ones to produce the fluffiest and crispiest air fried potato slices. Listed below are some great varieties that are great for roasting:

• Russet potatoes (My personal favorite!)
• Yukon Gold potatoes
• Red potatoes
• Baby potatoes

Sweet potatoes - You can definitely use sliced sweet potatoes in place of regular white ones. Just keep in mind that they cook slightly quicker, so keep an eye on them during the last few minutes of cooking.

📃Notes/substitutions

• Potatoes - As mentioned above, use starchy potatoes like russet or Yukon gold potatoes. Sweet potatoes can also be used, but keep an eye on the last few minutes of cooking as they tend to cook faster.
• Oil-free - Simply omit olive oil.

Rinse potatoes thoroughly and slice them into ¼ inch slices.

In a mixing bowl, place in potato slices along with olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Toss to mix.

Place potato slices in your air fryer basket. It is ok to stack them, but be careful not to overcrowd. I usually keep it to 2 layers.

Air fry for 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Let them cool down slightly before enjoying!

✔Helpful tips

• Baking potato slices - You can also choose to bake potato slices in the oven. Bake in an oven preheated to 200C/400F for 20-25 minutes, or until golden. There is no need for you to flip them during baking.
• Slice potatoes into similar thickness to ensure that they cook evenly.
• Do not overcrowd your air-fryer, or your potatoes will not cook properly! Depending on the size of your air-fryer, you might have to cook them in batches. I usually just keep it to 2 layers.
• Cooking time might vary slightly depending on size and model of your air-fryer. Hence, I recommend keeping an close eye on your potato at the last few minutes of cooking.

✨Flavor variations

Here are some ideas to spice up your air fryer potato slices! But of course, feel free to add in your favorite spice blend, or come out with your own!

Cajun - Add about ½ tablespoon of Cajun seasoning. Or, you can make your own Cajun seasoning blend if you like.

Mexican - Add in ½ teaspoon or so of cumin and chili powder along with ¼ teaspoon of both paprika and onion powder.

Herb - Toss in up to 1 tablespoon of any fresh chopped herbs like rosemary, thyme, parsley, or a blend of them.

Lemon - Squeeze on some lemon juice before air-frying your potatoes.

🍽How to serve

• Burgers - Serve these air fried potato slices with vegan burger of choice like this black bean burger, or this incredibly meaty vegan protein burger.
• Main dishes - Especially vegan meats like seitan chicken or vegan steak.
• Dipping - Ketchup, ranch, chili sauce, guacamole or even hummus.
• Hearty salads - If you are looking to get in more veggies, try serving your baked potato slices with salads like this protein pasta salad.
• Sausages - One of my favorite combo ever! It is incredibly comforting to pair them with some vegan sausages, especially some vegan Italian sausages or andouille sausages.