My recipe for sliced potatoes in the air fryer is crispy on the outside, super soft on the inside, and always has my whole family reaching for seconds! I just love how each slice gets extra crispy compared to the oven.
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My Easy Recipe For Air Fryer Potato Slices
I once made the mistake of asking my family how they wanted me to make potatoes to go with dinner. Of course, my husband Ben wanted diced potatoes, my daughter Leah wanted potato chips, and my son Connor wanted French fries. I should’ve known better! But that’s when I got the idea to make sliced potatoes in the air fryer.
They were like a perfect hybrid of what everyone was asking for! I sliced the potatoes nice and thin, tossed them in oil and seasonings, and let the air fryer work its magic.
At first, Leah was skeptical of them. But as soon as she tried these crispy-on-the-outside, pillow-soft-on-the-inside sliced potatoes, she was hooked!
This has become her new go-to ask for air fryer potatoes – and it’s something she and my son Connor both finally agree on to eat, so I will take it. And, yes, that means I make them a lot for dinner, but it’s potatoes, and they’re healthier than fried.
For more air fryer potato recipes, try my recipes for an air fryer baked potato, air fryer sweet potato, diced potatoes in the air fryer, and air fryer baby potatoes.
Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes Ingredients
- Yellow potatoes – I use yellow potatoes, or Yukon gold potatoes because they get nice and crispy
- Oil – My go-to is olive oil, but avocado oil will work too
- Garlic powder – Adds earthiness to the sliced potatoes
- Salt and pepper – To enhance the flavors of this side dish
- Fresh parsley – Optional, for garnish
How to Make Sliced Potatoes in the Air fryer
A full printable version of this recipe with ingredient measurements is available at the bottom of this post.
STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F.
STEP TWO: Peel and slice each potato into 1/4-inch slices using a sharp knife, getting them as close in thickness as possible.
STEP THREE: Toss the potatoes with the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl.
STEP FOUR: Spread the potato slices as evenly as possible in the air fryer basket or tray.
STEP FIVE: Cook them for 15 minutes, flipping them once halfway through until they are golden on the outside and soft and fluffy in the middle.
Tips for the Best Air Fryer Potatoes
- Cut each potato slice as evenly as possible. I find slicing them in about ¼ inch slices get that perfect blend of crispy and fluffy. Thick slices will take longer to cook.
- Lay the potatoes in the air fryer in as close to a single layer as possible. I’ve found that a little overlap is okay, but the more the hot air can circulate around each slice, the crispier they’ll all be.
- Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time so they can crisp up on all sides. I try to spread them out a little bit as well when I flip them.
- Serve them right away! They’re so good when they’re hot and crispy from the air fryer.
- I like to reheat sliced potatoes in the air fryer at 380 degrees F, preheated, until crispy and heated all the way through, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Variations and Substitutions for Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
- When I want to switch up my spices, I’ll add some smoked paprika, onion powder, rosemary, thyme, oregano, cumin, lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning, or any other tasty combinations.
- For extra crispy slices, I sometimes sprinkle a little cornstarch over the potato slices with the oil and seasonings. This trick makes them unbelievably crispy!
- Add a little Parmesan cheese when flipping the potato slices for some extra flavor and crunch. My kids go crazy for this cheesy version!
- I usually spray the potato slices with an extra spritz of oil when I flip them to get the outsides even crispier.
- When I make sliced potatoes for an appetizer or game day snack, I’ll serve them with 2 ingredient BBQ sauce, avocado crema, honey buffalo sauce, honey sriracha sauce, sour cream, ketchup, or ranch for dipping sauces!
What to Serve with Air Fryer Potato Slices
Air fryer sliced potatoes are one of my favorite easy side dishes to serve with just about any main course! I love whipping them up to go with hearty meals like air fryer meatloaf, air fryer sirloin steak, and my chicken fried chicken recipe.
But air fried potato slices are fantastic with lighter dishes like air fryer salmon, air fried chicken, and air fryer shrimp too!
Sliced Potatoes in the Air Fryer FAQs
How long to cook sliced potatoes in the air fryer
When I cut my potatoes into ¼” thick slices, they only take about 15 minutes to get super crispy in the air fryer. If they don’t seem quite crispy enough, I’ll let them keep cooking for another minute or two.
What’s the best kind of potatoes to air fry?
When it comes to air frying sliced potatoes, I swear by yellow potatoes. Their naturally creamy texture always gives me that perfect balance of crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside!
Yukon gold potatoes or russet potatoes will also work, but because of their higher starch content, they need to be soaked and dried prior to air frying.
Do I need to soak my potatoes before air frying them?
I’ve found that soaking yellow potatoes isn’t necessary in this recipe. They crisp up beautifully without soaking, so I usually save myself some time and skip this step!
Starchier varieties of potatoes should be soaked to help draw out some of the extra starch, which can prevent the slices from getting crispy.
How should I store leftover sliced potatoes in the air fryer?
Leftover air fryer potatoes are a rare occurrence in my house, but on the off chance I have some left, I first let them fully cool to room temperature. After that, I pop them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.
More Easy Air Fryer Side dish Recipes
- Air fryer asparagus
- Air fryer carrots
- Air fryer onion rings
- Garlic bread in the air fryer
- Air fryer brussels sprouts
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Crispy Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound yellow potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- fresh parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 F.
- Peel and slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch slices, making them as close in thickness to each other as possible.
- In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with the oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Spread the potatoes as evenly as possible in the basket, then cook them for 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through until they are golden brown on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside.
Notes
- Use yellow potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes, or russet potatoes for the best results.
- Cut each potato slice as evenly as possible. I find slicing them in about ¼ inch slices get that perfect blend of crispy and fluffy.
- Lay the potatoes in the air fryer in as close to a single layer as possible. A little overlap is okay, but the more the hot air can circulate around each slice, the crispier they’ll all be.
- Flip the potatoes halfway through the cooking time so they can crisp up on all sides.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 380 degrees F until crispy for 2 to 3 minutes until hot and crispy again.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
I don’t normally buy gold potatoes. I always have russets and reds. Can I use either or both of those?
Certainly! While the taste characteristics of gold potatoes differ slightly from those of russet or red potatoes, if I were to suggest a preference, I’d opt for russet potatoes. This is because russets possess more starch, which makes achieving crispiness relatively effortless. Alternatively, red potatoes contain greater moisture, so obtaining the desired crispiness might require a bit more time and attention. Thanks for your question.
It cannot get any easier to make a potato side dish like this recipe. I used russets because those I like to use for mashed and baked. The potato slices came out nicely browned with a nice, soft crunch on the edges. I’ve made these numerous times and have served them to guests. This recipe is on request when cooking for guests and one summed the taste and texture perfectly, “they’re little crunchy potatoes with a pillowy texture inside.” I appreciate your recipes and thank you for sharing.
Hi Karen, I am so glad you liked them! I love how easy they are to make too!
Could you do this with sweet potatoes?
Yes!
Awesome! Turned temp up to 390 for 11 minutes then flipped and another 11 minutes. That was great in my air fryer 😁
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe, Jason!
This looks so yummy & having 2 teenagers here. I would love to try this recipe. But I don’t have an Air Fryer deep basket one. Can I use the regular air fryer?
Hi Trish, Yes this recipe will work with any type of air fryer. Enjoy!
These potatoes were fantastic. Better than in the oven.
Hi Kate, So happy to hear you enjoyed it!