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How to Make Air Fryer Chips

Matilda Hansson

How to cook chips in an air fryer may be a given for many, especially if you buy them frozen, but did you know that making your own chips is not difficult at all and there are so many varieties you can go for, and as an added bonus it's also a bit healthier for you.

The best air fryer chips

Cooking with an air fryer not only makes the cooking process quicker and simpler, it is also healthier as you use less oil. One of the most popular things to cook in your air fryer is of course chips! Air fryer chips keep their crunch and soft inside, while also using less oil in the cooking process. Of course you can cook all types of potatoes, roast potatoes in an air fryer follow more or less the same principle of cooking as air fryer chips, same goes for a jacket potato in an air fryer as well as air fryer sweet potato fries.

Chips in an Air Fryer

Of course you can always buy frozen chips and heat them in the air fryer, but few things turn out as well as homemade air fryer chips - it also spares you the mess of a deep fat fryer. If you want a bit of extra texture and crunch, don't peel away the potato skin. If you want to use oil, you can either toss your chips in it and then drain the excess or use a cooking spray. Also make sure not to overfill the basket as it might result in unevenly cooked chips and make sure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking process. Why not also try making some sweet potato fries, the technique is the same.

How to cook chips in an air fryer:

Cut your potato into evenly sized batons (or whichever shape you prefer) and soak in water and salt for about 30 minutes
Dry off the potato and either toss in oil or spray the potato evenly with oil and spice as you prefer then put into the air fryer basket
Cook in the air fryer at about 200 degrees for 15 minutes - shake the basket half way through
When the chips are golden and crispy they are ready

Tip! To avoid a messy clean up use an air fryer liner that will keep all the oil an mess contained within the basket that you can then just toss into the washing machine.

Potato wedges in an air fryer

Potato wedges need to cook for about 30 minutes in an airfryer at a temperature of about 180 degrees. Make sure to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to make sure it gets evenly baked. A tip is to use a silicone mat, and not overfill the basket. The wedges are done when they are golden and fluffy on the inside.

Salt and peppar are great for flavouring your wedges, but why not try some more exciting spice combinations like paprika and garlic or why not sprinkle some parmesan and chilli over them? Or perhaps make a sauce that you then toss the wedges in before serving? Tossing your wedges in oil and spice before cooking will ensure that the seasoning is well distributed as well as give the wedges a nice crispy surface.

Sweet potato fries in an air fryer

This delicious recipe for air fryer sweet potato fries is actually one of the many of the Philips air fryer recipes. A smart tip for cooking with greasier food in an airfryer is to use air fryer accessories, such as baking sheets that are especially made for the air fryer and will help avoid burnt grease, so it will be easier to clean you air fryer.

You will need:

2-3 large sweet potatoes, peeled
1 tbsp cooking oil
A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Wash and peel the potatoes, then cuts into evenly sized batonettes. Put the batons in a bowl with water for at least 30 minutes.
Pour away all the liquid and pat dry with paper or a clean cloth.
In a bowl mix the sweet potato fries with oil and seasoning of your choice, mix so everything is coated evenly.
Spread evenly in your air fryer basket, try not to crowd them too much.
Cook for 15 minutes at 180 degrees. You will need to stir or shake a few times.
Make you favourite dip and enjoy!

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