🥔✨ Air Fryer Potato Slices — Crispy on the Outside, Soft on the Inside ✨🥔
If you’re looking for the perfect side dish or snack that disappears the moment it hits the table, these Air Fryer Potato Slices are it. Crispy, golden edges on the outside with a tender, fluffy center — and the best part? They’re made with simple pantry staples and cooked in the air fryer, so you get all the crunch without the extra oil.
This recipe has quickly become a favorite in my kitchen because it’s fast, foolproof, and endlessly customizable. Whether you’re serving them alongside burgers, chicken, or enjoying them straight from the basket with your favorite dipping sauce, these potatoes deliver every single time.
🥔 Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Potato Slices
✔ Perfectly crispy without deep frying
✔ Budget-friendly ingredients
✔ Ready in under 25 minutes
✔ Kid-approved and crowd-pleasing
✔ Works as a snack, side dish, or appetizer
These potato slices are ideal for busy weeknights, game days, or when you’re craving something crunchy but don’t want to turn on the oven.
🛒 Simple Ingredients
Fresh potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold work best)
Olive oil or avocado oil
Salt & black pepper
Garlic powder
Paprika (smoked if you like extra flavor)
Optional: Parmesan, chili flakes, dried herbs
👩🍳 How to Make Air Fryer Potato Slices
Wash and slice potatoes evenly (about ¼-inch thick).
Toss slices with oil and seasonings until well coated.
Preheat air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
Arrange potatoes in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
Air fry for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
Serve hot and enjoy the crunch!
🔥 Pro Tips for Extra Crispiness
Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes, then pat dry
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket
Flip halfway for even browning
Finish with a sprinkle of salt right after cooking
🍽 Serving Ideas
Serve these crispy potato slices with:
Ketchup or garlic aioli
Ranch or chipotle mayo
As a side for steak, chicken, or fish
Topped with cheese and herbs for a loaded version
Once you try these Air Fryer Potato Slices, you’ll never go back to soggy oven fries again. They’re crunchy, flavorful, and so easy to make that you’ll find yourself cooking them again and again.
