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Crispy Homemade Potato Chips: The Ultimate Snack Hack! Potato Chips: Make the ultimate crispy, gluten-free potato chips at home in under an hour. Easy air fryer

Crispy Homemade Potato Chips: The Ultimate Snack Hack!

Crispy homemade potato chips are easily made with russet potatoes, olive oil, and a touch of vinegar for the ultimate snack hack.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Snack
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb medium russet potatoes (washed)
  • 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt for sprinkling
  • 325 °F
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice potatoes on a mandolin, 1/16” thick. Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl.
  2. Fill the bowl with water until potatoes are covered. Stir in the vinegar. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to break down starch for crispier chips.
  3. Preheat your air fryer to 325°F.
  4. Drain the potatoes, rinsing them until the water runs clear.
  5. Dry the potatoes COMPLETELY and thoroughly. Place in a large bowl.
  6. Toss the potatoes with olive oil and salt. If cooking in batches, reserve salt to sprinkle before cooking.
  7. Working in batches, arrange potato slices in two overlapping layers in the air fryer basket. Bake 10-15 minutes, flipping every 2-2.5 minutes until lightly browned and crispy. Remove as they finish cooking.

Notes

- Ensure potatoes are VERY dry after rinsing for maximum crispiness.
- Use a mandolin for uniform slices – crucial for even cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Watch closely during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.