🥔 Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes

These Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes are crispy on the edges, golden on the outside, and tender in the middle. They’re quick, easy, and make a delicious side dish for chicken, steak, burgers, sausages, or fish.

🛒 Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes
• 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
• Fresh parsley, optional

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes and scrub them well. You can leave the skin on or peel them.
2. Slice the potatoes into ¼-inch (about 6 mm) slices. Try to keep them as even as possible.
3. For extra-crispy potatoes, place the slices in cold water for 15–20 minutes.
4. Drain and dry extremely well with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
5. Toss the potato slices with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
6. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes, if your model recommends preheating.
7. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer. Avoid piling them up.
8. Air fry for 15–20 minutes, turning or shaking halfway through.
9. Continue cooking for a few extra minutes if needed until the edges are golden and crispy.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

🔥 Tips for Extra-Crispy Potatoes

Dry them really well: After soaking, remove as much moisture as possible.

Don’t overcrowd: Cook in batches if necessary. Too many potatoes at once can cause them to steam instead of crisp.

Slice evenly: Thin, uniform slices cook more consistently.

Shake halfway: This helps the potatoes brown on both sides.

Use just enough oil: A light coating is all you need.

🧄 Garlic Parmesan Potato Slices

When the potatoes are finished, toss them with:

• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon melted butter

Return them to the air fryer for 1 minute for a delicious crispy finish.

🧀 Cheesy Potato Slices

During the final 1–2 minutes, sprinkle shredded cheddar or mozzarella over the potatoes.

Cook until the cheese melts and becomes bubbly.

🌶️ Spicy Potato Slices

Add ¼–½ teaspoon cayenne pepper and extra smoked paprika to the seasoning.

Serve with sour cream or a cool yogurt dip.

🥔 Quick No-Soak Method

Short on time? Skip the soaking step.

Simply:

Slice → rinse → dry thoroughly → season → air fry.

You’ll still get tasty potatoes, especially if you avoid overcrowding the basket.

🍽️ What to Serve With Them

These crispy potato slices go beautifully with:

• 🍗 Air fryer chicken thighs
• 🍗 Chicken breast
• 🥩 Ribeye steak
• 🌭 Sausages
• 🍔 Air fryer burgers
• 🍤 Shrimp
• 🐟 Tilapia
• 🥚 Eggs

♨️ Reheating

Reheat leftovers at 375°F (190°C) for 3–6 minutes.

Turn or shake halfway through. The air fryer will help restore their crispiness.

⏱️ Quick Recipe Card

Prep: 10 minutes
Optional soak: 15–20 minutes
Cook: 15–20 minutes
Temperature: 400°F / 200°C
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

⭐ Best Tip

For the crispiest sliced potatoes, don’t skip drying them. After soaking, dry the slices thoroughly before adding oil and seasoning. That one step can make a huge difference!