Air Fryer Crispy Sliced Potatoes
Last Updated on September 9, 2025 by Betty Davies
Quick and easy to make and delicious to eat, these air fryer sliced potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Made with simple everyday ingredients, they are a perfect side dish for any meal.
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I love how well potatoes come out in the air fryer, quicker than oven baking, healthier than frying and still extra tasty!
These sliced potatoes are a perfect accompaniment to weeknight meals, or enjoy them as a sharing appetizer with your favorite dips.
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Potatoes and Onions and Air Fryer Mashed Potatoes too!
Why you will love this recipe!
- Budget friendly: This side dish is a great everyday option. You just need potatoes, oil and seasonings and you are good to go.
- Quick and easy: Simple to prep and quick to cook, they are a great option at the end of a busy day.
- Dietary info: These air fryer sliced potatoes are gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
Ingredients and Notes
- Potatoes: Use Russet of Yukon Gold potatoes for the bet results. These potatoes result in a fluffy centre and crispy edges. It’s best to avoid waxy potatoes like reds or fingerlings.
- Oil: Any neutral flavored oil with a high smoke point will work well. Sunflower, avocado, canola or vegetable oil are all great options.
- Seasonings: I simply seasoned these with salt and black pepper, but you can easily add additional seasonings if you’d like.
How to make sliced potatoes in the air fryer
Be sure to scroll down for the full recipe!
Peel and slice the potatoes and rinse them under running water.
Oil and season the potatoes.
Place the seasoned sliced potatoes into the air fryer basket.
Cook until crispy and golden brown.
Recipe Variations
You can season these sliced potatoes however you want! I love them with just some salt and pepper, but you can add in other seasonings like garlic powder, paprika or dried herbs. Try sprinkling in some grated parmesan.
Make Ahead and Storage
You can peel and slice the potatoes a couple of hours ahead of time and keep them in a bowl of water to prevent them from browning. When you are ready to cook them, pat them dry to remove excess water, then oil, season and cook.
They are best eaten as soon as they are made, but leftovers can be reheated in the air fryer at 375F / 190c for a few minutes to warm through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you don’t have an air fryer, check out this recipe for Crispy Fried Potato Slices!
If you use potatoes with a fairly thin skin, then you don’t have to peel them. Just give them a good wash and then slice.
Slice the potatoes about 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch. Don’t worry about slicing them too perfectly, it’s fine if some are a little thicker than others. You can use a mandoline if you want them to be uniform.
Serving Suggestions
I won’t lie, we’ve totally eaten these as a snack with dipping sauces, they are like chunkier potato chips and they are great for sharing! They are also great to serve as a potato side with your favorite mains. Try them with:
- Creamy Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce
- Chicken Parm Sliders
- Bacon Mushroom Frittata
- Air Fryer Breaded Shrimp
Recipe Notes
- You don’t have to peel the potatoes if they have thin skins, just give them a good wash.
- Spread the potatoes out as much as you can in the air fryer basket so that they cook evenly. If you are doubling the recipe, it’s best to cook them in two batches.
- Give the potatoes a toss every 5 minutes during cooking to brown them evenly.
More Air Fryer Potato Recipes
- Air Fryer Red Potatoes
- Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Potatoes
- Air Fryer Roasted Canned Potatoes
Air Fryer Crispy Sliced Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound potatoes Russets or Yukon Gold (450g)
- 2 tablespoons oil (canola, avocado, sunflower etc)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- generous pinch black pepper
To serve (optional)
- sprinkle of salt
- chives or other fresh her to garnish
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes. Slice them around ⅛ to ¼ inch thickness.1 pound potatoes
- Rince the slices under cold running water and pat dry.
- Place them in a large bowl and toss in the oil and salt and pepper.2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt, generous pinch black pepper
- Even;ly spread the slices in the air fryer basket. Set to cook at 375F / 190c for 20 minutes.
- Toss the potatoes every 5 minutes and cook til evenly golden brown,
- Serve with a sprinkle of salt and some fresh herbs, if you like.sprinkle of salt, chives or other fresh her to garnish
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Notes
- You don’t have to peel the potatoes if they have thin skins, just give them a good wash.
- Spread the potatoes out as much as you can in the air fryer basket so that they cook evenly. If you are doubling the recipe, it’s best to cook them in two batches.
- Give the potatoes a toss every 5 minutes during cooking to brown them evenly.
