This Sliced Potatoes In Air Fryer recipe cooks up potatoes into a quick and flavorful side dish. Thinly sliced russet potatoes are seasoned with herbs and spices, then air fried until golden brown. It's an easy side dish for meals any day of the week.
Potatoes might just be the most versatile ingredient! They go with everything and work great fried, boiled, mashed, baked, and even air-fried! Whether you're looking for a side dish for your favorite burger, steak, or a hearty breakfast, these air fryer sliced potatoes work well.
If you love potatoes and your air fryer then you've got to try my Air Fryer Steak Fries, Hasselback Potatoes in the Air Fryer, and Air Fryer Parmesan Potatoes, next!
Why You Will Love This Potatoes in Air Fryer Recipe
- Versatile Seasoning: The combination of garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and Italian seasoning adds layers of flavor to the potatoes, making this potato dish incredibly delicious and versatile.
- Healthy Alternative: Using the air fryer means that you use minimal oil, making this recipe a healthier alternative to traditional deep frying.
- Quick and Easy: With minimal prep and a short cooking time, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want a quick and easy side dish or snack to feed the whole family.
Ingredients
Here's a look at the ingredients you need to make this air fryer potatoes recipe.
- Russet Potatoes: Russet potatoes are a starchy type of potato, which cooks up with a crispy exterior when air-fried. They also have a mild flavor, allowing the seasoning to shine. Yukon Gold or red potatoes can be used as alternatives.
- Salt and Pepper: These basic seasonings enhance the flavor and add depth to the air-fried potatoes. You can use your favorite seasonings or spice blends to customize the flavor.
- Garlic Powder: Adds a savory depth of flavor to the potatoes without the harshness of raw garlic. If you love fresh garlic, you can mince cloves and then toss them with the potatoes before cooking.
- Onion Powder: Provides a subtle sweet and savory flavor to the potatoes, complementing the other seasonings. Freshly minced onions can be used instead.
- Smoked Paprika: Adds a smoky and slightly spicy flavor to the potatoes. Regular paprika can be used as a milder alternative. Chili powder can also be used to add some heat to this perfect side dish.
- Italian Seasoning: This is a blend of herbs such as basil, oregano, thyme, and rosemary, which adds aromatic and earthy notes to food. You can use other herb blends that you prefer.
- Olive Oil: You can use avocado oil, canola, vegetable oil, or melted butter instead of olive oil if you prefer!
See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list with the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Cheesy: You can customize these potato slices by adding grated Parmesan cheese over the top during the last few minutes of cooking or just before serving.
- Herbs: Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs like parsley, green onions, or chives over the potatoes just before serving. This gives them a bit of color and punch of flavor.
- Seasoning Blends: Feel free to change up the spices with your favorite seasoning blends. I sometimes season mine with Cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, or curry powder.
- Spicy: Add a bit of red pepper flakes, diced jalapeno pepper, our jalapeno powder, smoked jalapeno powder, or chipotle powder to the seasoning mixture for a bit of heat.
How to Make Potatoes in the Air Fryer
Here's a look at the easy steps for making air fryer sliced potatoes. You won't believe how easy it is!
Step 1: Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into uniform ¼-inch thick slices. Aim for slices that are the same width so they will cook evenly in the air fryer.
Step 2: Place the potato rounds in a bowl of cold water to soak for about 10 minutes. This will help remove excess starch for a crispier result.
Step 3: Drain the slices and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures that the air fryer is hot and ready for cooking.
Step 5: Add the olive oil and seasonings to the bowl of potatoes.
Step 6: Toss the potato slices until they are all evenly coated.
Step 7: Arrange the seasoned sliced potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping. You might need to cook the potatoes in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Step 8: Air fry at 385°F (195°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through cooking.
⭐️ Hint: Adjust the cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the slices and your air fryer model. Thicker slices will need longer cooking times, while thinner slices may cook faster.
If you love recipes like this, you may also enjoy this Oven Baked Sliced Potato Recipe or our Crockpot Breakfast Potatoes.
Storage
Storing: To store leftover air fryer potato slices, allow them to cool completely before transferring them to an airtight container. Refrigerate them for up to 3-4 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Note that freezing them may alter the texture of the potatoes making them softer.
Reheat: To reheat from the fridge, simply place the potato slices in the air fryer and cook them at 375°F (190°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through. To reheat from the freezer, place the frozen sliced potatoes in the fridge overnight to thaw before reheating in the air fryer.
What to Serve with Potatoes
These potato slices make a delicious side dish for burgers, sandwiches, or grilled meats. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy them.
- Serving: Garnish your platter of air fryer potato slices with grated cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, or sliced green onion.
- Dipping Sauces: Enjoy with a sauce such as sour cream, onion ketchup, spicy mayo, or your favorite dip recipe.
- Main Dishes: Enjoy with all your favorite main course meats such as pork chops, baked chicken, meatloaf, and steaks. It's perfect with this reverse sear pork chop, sous vide pork chops, or air fryer round steak. Or simply serve it with our delicious Easy Sliders of all Kinds recipes.
Still need a bit of inspiration? Try any of the ideas in this collection of what to serve with baked potatoes.
Tips
- Uniform Slicing: Aim for uniform thickness when slicing the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Soaking Method: Soaking the potato slices in cold water helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier potatoes.
- Preheating the Air Fryer: Preheating ensures that the air fryer is hot enough to start cooking immediately. It also promotes crispiness.
- Cooking the Potatoes: Arranging the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket allows for proper air circulation and even cooking. Be sure to flip the potato slices halfway through cooking ensuring that both sides crisp your sliced potatoes up evenly.
- Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick or a fork to test the tenderness of the potatoes. They should be golden brown and fork-tender on the inside.
- Batch Cooking: If you're cooking in batches, keep the cooked potato slices warm in a low oven (between 170°F and 200°F ) while you finish the remaining batches.
Recipe FAQ's
Yes, sweet potatoes can be used as a substitute, but keep in mind that they might require slightly different cooking times due to their higher sugar content.
Make sure you thoroughly pat the potato slices dry before seasoning and air frying.
Yes, you can slice the potatoes and store them in water in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking. When you are ready to cook them, drain and pat them dry before seasoning and air frying.
Yes, you can bake the seasoned potato slices in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they turn golden and crispy.
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Sliced Potatoes in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 medium russet potatoes
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil and extra for brushing the air fryer basket
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Using a sharp knife cut them into uniform ¼-inch thick slices. Aim for slices that are the same width for even cooking.
- Place the potato rounds in a bowl of cold water to soak for about 10 minutes. This will help remove excess starch for a crispier result. Drain the slices and pat them dry thoroughly with a paper towel.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures that the air fryer is hot and ready for cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the dried potato slices with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until the thin slices are evenly coated.
- Lightly brush the air fryer basket with a little oil or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the seasoned sliced potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping. You might need to cook the potatoes in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry at 385°F (195°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through cooking.
- Cook until the air fryer sliced potatoes are golden brown, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Adjust cooking time as needed based on the thickness of the slices and your air fryer model. Thicker slices will need longer cooking times, while thinner slices may cook faster.
- Once cooked, transfer the air fry potato slices to a serving platter and garnish it with grated cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, or a sliced green onion. Serve immediately with a side of pork chops, sour cream, or your favorite dip.
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Notes
- Uniform Slicing: Aim for uniform thickness when slicing the potatoes to ensure even cooking.
- Soaking Method: Soaking the potato slices in cold water helps remove excess starch, resulting in crispier potatoes.
- Preheating the Air Fryer: Preheating ensures that the air fryer is hot enough to start cooking immediately. It also promotes crispiness.
- Cooking the Potatoes: Arranging the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket allows for proper air circulation and even cooking. Be sure to flip the potato slices halfway through cooking ensures that both sides crisp your sliced potatoes up evenly.
- Check for Doneness: Use a toothpick or a fork to test the tenderness of the potatoes. They should be golden brown and and fork-tender on the inside.
- Batch Cooking: If you're cooking in batches, keep the cooked potato slices warm in a low oven (between 170°F and 200°F ) while you finish the remaining batches.
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