My easy potato slices recipe (Super Crispy!)
This is my take on crispy potato slices that are both easy to make and contain a secret ingredient for an extra crispy texture. Many supermarkets, including Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons, Lidl, Asda, and Sainsbury’s, sell pre-marinated potato slices that you can deep fry, bake or air fry.However, making them at home is much simpler and yields fresher and better-tasting results! To make these potato slices, you’ll need only 10 minutes of hands-on time. Plus, they can be made in advance, reheated, and served without losing their crispy texture, whether hot or cold. Need more Potato side dishes recipes? You will love these Crispy potato rosti, South Indian potato fry and Air fryer Hasselback potatoes.
Why should you try this recipe?
Quick and Easy: This recipe is simple and straightforward and can be made in no time, making it perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Budget-friendly: This recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients that can easily be found at your local grocery store. You can also make a large batch of these potato slices at once, making it a cost-effective way to feed a crowd. Adaptable: You can easily adjust the seasonings and spices to suit your taste preferences or experiment with different types of potatoes to mix things up. Versatile: These crispy potato slices make a great side dish for a variety of meals, including burgers, sandwiches, grilled meats, or even a hearty breakfast. Healthy: By using an air fryer, you can enjoy crispy potato slices without having to deep fry them in oil, making them a healthier alternative. Dietary needs: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made vegan-friendly by using plant-based seasonings and toppings. It is also customisable to accommodate any other dietary needs or restrictions.
Ingredients
You will need only a few easily available ingredients from your kitchen pantry, a knife, and an air fryer to make this recipe in just 30 minutes. Potatoes - The best varieties of potatoes for crispy air fryer potato slices are Russet or Yukon Gold. Spices - To add flavour to the potatoes, I like to use chilli powder, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic powder. You can substitute chilli powder with mild paprika or smoked paprika if you prefer. Rice flour - This is my secret ingredient that adds an extra crispy texture to the potato slices. Adding 1.5 teaspoon of rice flour and coating the potato slices well with the spices makes a huge difference in the texture. Even when the potato slices are cold, they will still remain crispy, similar to Onion Bhaji. Although it is possible to make potato slices without rice flour, I highly recommend using it for the added crispiness. Oil - Use any neutral-flavoured oil such as sunflower oil or olive oil for this recipe.
Slice the potatoes for Crispy Potato slices
To make crispy potatoes, first wash, scrub, and dry the potatoes thoroughly. Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes to a thickness of ⅛ inch (0.3 cm) with the skin on, if you are confident in your knife skills. Alternatively, you can use a mandolin slicer to slice the potatoes to the same thickness of ⅛ inch (0.3 cm).
How to make Crispy Potato slices in air fryer?
Soak - To make crispy potato slices, begin by soaking the sliced potatoes in cold water for 15-30 minutes. Although this step is optional, it is highly recommended for achieving the crispiest potato slices possible. Dry - After soaking, dry the potato slices with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Toss with spices - In a mixing bowl, combine the potato slices with oil, salt, pepper, chili powder or paprika, garlic powder, and 1.5 teaspoon rice flour. Toss the ingredients together until the potato slices are well coated with spices. Add potato to the air fryer - Preheat your air fryer to 200°C for 3 minutes. Arrange the potato slices in the air fryer, making sure not to overlap them too much. Air fry - Air fry the potato slices for 15-18 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Serve - Once the potato slices are crispy and golden, transfer them to a serving dish. Repeat the process with the remaining potato slices. Garnish and serve with your favourite dip.
Tips for making Crispy Potato slices
How to make Crispy Potato Slices in the Oven?
To make Oven baked crispy potato slices, slice the potatoes, toss them with spices. Preheat the oven to 220 C (425°F). Arrange the seasoned potato slices in a single layer on a baking tray, without overlapping them. Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping the potato slices halfway through the cooking time. Once the potato slices are crispy and golden, remove them from the oven and transfer to a serving dish.
Serving suggestions
Variations
There are many different seasonings you can use to add flavour to crispy potatoes.
Classic: salt and pepper Spicy: paprika or chilli powder and garlic Herby: rosemary, thyme, and oregano Smoky: smoked paprika and cumin Cheesy: grated parmesan or cheddar cheese and garlic powder Mediterranean: lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano Indian-inspired: garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric
Storing leftover crispy potato slices
In the Fridge: Allow the potato slices to cool down, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, place the slices in the air fryer basket and air fry at 180°C for 3-4 minutes, or until heated through. In the Freezer: For longer storage, place the air fryer potato slices in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to eat, defrost the slices overnight in the fridge, or use the defrost setting on your microwave. Reheat the slices in the air fryer until they are heated through.
What air fryer do you use?
I can highly recommend Instant Pot Vortex 6 in 1 with 5.7l capacity and Instant Pot Vortex Versazone with 8.5l capacity. Both are reliable options to achieve crispy potato slices and other air-fried recipes with ease.
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