Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
Thin potato slices turn crisp at the edges and stay soft in the middle in the hot air of the basket, using only a couple of tablespoons of oil. Air fryer sliced potatoes are a handy side for roast chicken, steak or a burger, and the seasoning is just garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt. A short soak and a thorough dry are what make them crunchy.
- Total
- 41 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 21 min
- Serves
- 4
- Per serving
- 160kcal
How to get air fryer sliced potatoes crisp
Choose a floury potato such as Maris Piper or King Edward, which crisps better than a waxy salad potato. Leave the skins on for extra texture and a little more fibre. A mandoline gives the most even slices, but a sharp knife and a steady hand will do.
The soak and the dry are worth the effort: starch on the surface makes the slices stick, and any water left on them turns to steam. If you do not have an air fryer, spread the oiled slices on a lined baking tray and roast at 220°C (200°C fan), gas 7, for 30–35 minutes, turning them halfway through.
Cooking air fryer sliced potatoes
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- Slice and soak Cut the potatoes into rounds about 5mm thick, keeping the slices as even as you can. Cover them with cold water and leave for to wash off the surface starch.
- Dry thoroughly Drain the slices and spread them on a clean tea towel. Pat them completely dry, because wet potato steams instead of crisping.
- Season Tip the slices into a large bowl with the oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika and salt. Toss with your hands until every slice is lightly coated.
- Preheat and cook Heat the air fryer to 200°C for . Add the slices in a loose, even layer (a little overlap is fine) and cook at 200°C for .
- Shake twice Shake the basket and separate any slices that have stuck together. Cook for , shake again, then cook for a final , in total. Check from : they are ready when the edges are deep golden and the middles are tender when pierced with a knife.
- Serve Tip the potatoes into a bowl and serve straight away while they are crisp.
What to serve with them
These go well alongside roast chicken, a steak or a burger, and they are good with a bowl of mayonnaise or garlic dip for dunking. For a heartier potato dish, try air fryer jacket potatoes, or cook the same potatoes whole and flattened as air fryer smashed potatoes.
Common problems and fixes for Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
- The slices stick together in clumps.
- Soak and dry them as in the method, and do not pile them in the basket. Separate the slices each time you shake.
- The potatoes come out soft rather than crisp.
- They were either still damp or too crowded. Dry them until the towel feels barely damp, and cook 500g in a 4–5 litre basket at most. For a bigger amount, work in two batches.
- The thin slices burn while the thick ones are still hard.
- Slice evenly, using a mandoline if you have one. If a few slices do darken early, pick them out at the second shake.
Frequently asked questions about Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
How long do you cook sliced potatoes in the air fryer?
About 18 minutes at 200°C for slices 5mm thick, shaking the basket twice. Thinner slices may need 15 minutes, so check early.
Do you need to peel the potatoes?
No. The skin crisps up nicely, so just give the potatoes a good scrub.
What can I use instead of smoked paprika?
Use ordinary paprika with a pinch of cayenne, or swap in a teaspoon of dried rosemary, thyme or mixed herbs. Garlic granules work in place of garlic powder.
Can you use sweet potatoes?
Yes. Slice them to the same thickness and cook at 200°C for about 15 minutes, shaking twice. Check from 12 minutes, as they colour faster than white potatoes.
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