Air Fryer Chips: Perfect Timing For Crunchy Treats

Air fryers are a quick and easy way to make homemade chips. There's no need to soak the potatoes or par-boil them, and they can be ready in as little as 15 minutes. Depending on the type of chip you're making, you might need to adjust the cooking time. For example, skinny chips will take a few minutes less than chunky chips.

How long to cook skinny chips in an air fryer

Skinny chips will take less time to cook in an air fryer than chunky chips. You can cook them without oil, but some recipes recommend adding a tablespoon of oil and tossing the chips so they are evenly coated. Set the air fryer to cook for 20 to 25 minutes, checking regularly and shaking or turning the chips. You can also check on them at the 10-minute mark and give them a shake to ensure they don't burn. If you want them crispier, you can add a little more oil.

Depending on the thickness of the chips and how crispy you like them, you might want to cook them for longer. One recipe recommends cooking for 30 minutes and then checking if the chips are tender and cooked through. If not, cook for a further 5 minutes.

How long to cook chunky chips in an air fryer

Cooking chunky chips in an air fryer is a simple process. First, peel and cut the potatoes into roughly 1cm/½in thick chips. Place them in a pan of boiling hot water for three minutes to remove the extra starch from the outer layer. Drain the water and allow them to dry on a kitchen towel. Season the chips with smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can also toss them with olive oil and a generous amount of salt.

Arrange the seasoned chips in the basket of the air fryer, making sure they are separated. Fry them for 16-18 minutes in total, flipping them once halfway through. You can also air-fry for 20-30 minutes at 180C, tossing every 10 minutes or so until the chips are crisp and golden. Keep an eye on them and give them a shake to ensure they don't burn.

How to make crispy chips in an air fryer

Making crispy chips in an air fryer is a quick and easy process. You don't need to soak the potatoes or par-boil them first. Simply toss the potatoes in a little cornflour, oil and seasoning and they can go right in the air fryer. You can also add the oil to the bottom of the air fryer and toss the chips in it so they are evenly coated.

Skinny chips will take a few minutes less, and chunky chips will take a few minutes more. Check on them and give them a shake a couple of times to ensure they don’t burn. They should be ready in about 15-20 minutes. If they're not tender and cooked through after this time, cook for a further 5 minutes.

You can serve them as a side, dip them in sauces or enjoy them straight from the air fryer.

How to make soft chips in an air fryer

Making soft chips in an air fryer is easy. First, toss your potatoes in a little cornflour, oil and seasoning. You can also add a little oil to the bottom of the air fryer. Then, put the potatoes in the air fryer and cook for 20 minutes. If you like your chips a little crispier, you can cook them for 30 minutes, checking that they are tender and cooked through. If they're not, cook for a further 5 minutes. If you prefer your chips skinny, they will take a few minutes less. Chunky chips will take a few minutes more.

How to season chips in an air fryer

Cooking chips in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to get crispy, crunchy chips that are soft in the middle. There's no need to soak or parboil the potatoes first, and they'll be ready in 15-30 minutes.

To season your chips, simply toss them in a little cornflour, oil, and seasoning before placing them in the air fryer. You can use any seasoning you like, but some popular options include salt and pepper, spicy bang bang sauce, BBQ sauce, or classic burger sauce.

If you're using an air fryer with a paddle, like the Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2-in-1, add the chips and oil to the bottom of the fryer and toss to coat them evenly. Then, program the fryer to cook for 30 minutes, checking the chips after this time to ensure they're tender and cooked through. If they need a little longer, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

For skinny chips, reduce the cooking time by a few minutes, and for chunky chips, add a few extra minutes. It's also a good idea to give the chips a shake a couple of times during cooking to prevent them from burning.

With an air fryer, you can enjoy delicious, crispy chips without the hassle of deep-frying or the long cooking times of an oven. So, whether you're serving them as a side dish or a snack, air-fried chips are a quick and tasty option.

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