🇫🇷 Air Fryer French-Style Potato Chips
🍽️ Servings: 2–4
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15–20 mins (in batches)
📝 Ingredients:
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2 medium russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold for a buttery flavor)
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1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
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Salt to taste
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Optional: smoked paprika, garlic powder, herbes de Provence, or black pepper
🔪 Instructions:
1. Slice the potatoes thin
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Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the potatoes very thin (about 1/16 inch or thinner).
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The thinner, the crispier!
2. Soak to remove starch
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Place slices in a bowl of cold water for 15–30 minutes. This helps them crisp up.
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Drain and pat completely dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
3. Season and oil
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Toss the dry potato slices with olive oil and a pinch of salt. Add other seasonings if desired.
4. Air fry in batches
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Preheat air fryer to 325°F (160°C).
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Arrange slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket (don’t overlap).
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Air fry for 10–15 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through.
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Keep an eye on them — they can go from golden to burnt quickly.
🔄 Repeat in batches for the rest of the chips.
5. Cool and serve
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Let chips cool slightly — they crisp up more as they cool.
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Taste and add more salt if needed.
🧂 Optional Flavors:
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French flair: Sprinkle with herbes de Provence or a dash of truffle salt.
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Spicy twist: Add cayenne or chili powder.
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Cheesy: Toss with finely grated Parmesan right after frying.
Would you like a baked version, or want to pair these with a French dip or aioli recipe?