Crispy Homemade Potato Chips: The Ultimate Snack Hack!
Crispy homemade potato chips are easily made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and a touch of vinegar for the ultimate snack hack.
Ingredients
- 1 lb medium russet potatoes (washed)
- 2 tsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt for sprinkling
- 325 °F
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Thinly slice potatoes on a mandolin, 1/16” thick. Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl.
- Fill the bowl with water until potatoes are covered. Stir in the vinegar. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to break down starch for crispier chips.
- Preheat your air fryer to 325°F.
- Drain the potatoes, rinsing them until the water runs clear.
- Dry the potatoes COMPLETELY and thoroughly. Place in a large bowl.
- Toss the potatoes with olive oil and salt. If cooking in batches, reserve salt to sprinkle before cooking.
- Working in batches, arrange potato slices in two overlapping layers in the air fryer basket. Bake 10-15 minutes, flipping every 2-2.5 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. Remove as they finish cooking.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are VERY dry after rinsing for maximum crispiness.
- Use a mandolin for uniform slices – crucial for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use a mandolin for uniform slices – crucial for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.