Make crispy sliced potatoes in the air fryer with just a few simple ingredients. This easy potato recipe is golden, crunchy, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
If you love crispy potatoes but don’t want to deep-fry them, air-fried sliced potatoes are an easy alternative. They require very little oil and can be seasoned in countless ways.
đź›’ Ingredients
- 3–4 medium potatoes
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ÂĽ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried herbs, such as oregano or Italian seasoning
- Optional: grated Parmesan cheese
👩‍🍳 How to Make Sliced Potatoes in the Air Fryer
1. Slice the Potatoes
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. You can peel them or leave the skin on.
Slice them into thin, even rounds, approximately 3–5 mm thick. Keeping the slices similar in size helps them cook evenly.
2. Soak for Extra Crispiness
Place the sliced potatoes in cold water for about 15–20 minutes.
This helps remove some surface starch, which can improve crispness.
Drain and dry the potatoes very well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. This step is important—excess moisture can prevent them from becoming crispy.
3. Season
Put the dry potato slices into a bowl.
Add the oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and dried herbs. Toss until the slices are evenly coated.
4. Air Fry
Preheat the air fryer to approximately 190°C (375°F) if your model recommends preheating.
Arrange the potato slices in a single layer. Avoid piling them on top of each other.
Air fry for approximately 15–20 minutes, turning or shaking them halfway through.
The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of the slices and your particular air fryer.
5. Make Them Extra Crispy
For thinner, crispier slices, continue cooking for a few additional minutes, watching carefully toward the end because thin potatoes can brown quickly.
If you’re cooking a large quantity, work in batches rather than overcrowding the basket.
🧀 Optional Parmesan Finish
When the potatoes are nearly done, sprinkle them with a little Parmesan and return them to the air fryer for 1–2 minutes, just until the cheese melts and lightly browns.
🌶️ Seasoning Ideas
Try different flavors depending on your mood:
Spicy: paprika + chili flakes + garlic powder
Herby: oregano + rosemary + black pepper
Cheesy: Parmesan + garlic powder
Smoky: smoked paprika + black pepper
Tips for Perfect Air-Fryer Potatoes
- Cut the slices evenly.
- Don’t skip drying them after soaking.
- Use only enough oil to lightly coat the potatoes.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Turn the slices halfway through cooking.
- Check them frequently during the final few minutes.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve these crispy potato slices immediately with garlic mayo, ketchup, ranch dressing, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce.
They’re perfect as a quick snack, side dish, or appetizer—and they go especially well with burgers, grilled chicken, or sandwiches.