Here’s a crisp and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Potato Chips (French-style) — thin, crunchy, and lightly salted just like the ones you’d find in a French bistro, but healthier and faster thanks to the air fryer.
🇫🇷 Air Fryer Potato Chips (French-Style)
Servings: 2–4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
✅ Ingredients:
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2 medium russet potatoes (or Yukon gold for a more buttery flavor)
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
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Fine sea salt, to taste
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Optional: herbes de Provence, garlic powder, black pepper
🔪 Instructions:
1. Slice the Potatoes:
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Peel (optional) and slice very thinly — 1.5–2 mm thick — using a mandoline for best results.
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Soak slices in cold water for 20–30 minutes to remove excess starch (this makes them crispier).
2. Dry & Season:
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Drain and pat dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
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Toss slices in a bowl with olive oil and a light sprinkle of salt (and optional seasonings like thyme or garlic powder).
3. Air Fry:
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Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
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Place potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (work in batches).
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Cook for 12–18 minutes, shaking or flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
⚠️ Tip: Watch closely near the end — thin chips can go from golden to burned quickly!
4. Cool & Serve:
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Let chips cool slightly to finish crisping up.
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Sprinkle with more salt or herbs if desired.
🍽️ Serving Ideas (French Style):
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Serve with aioli, Dijon mustard dip, or truffle salt.
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Great as a side with steak frites, sandwiches, or charcuterie.