Air fryer Chunky Chips – Crispy Potato Chunks : Let’s say Yess! Cooking chunky potato chips in the air fryer makes them nice and crispy on the outside, yet soft and pillowy inside. It works really well as instant chips craving solution.
Don’t have an Air fryer – Do not worry. You could still cook them in an oven too. Instructions included for Oven Method below.
I thoroughly enjoy using my air fryer for frying my appetisers at anytime. Yeah, I am not sure if you managed to check out my Air fryer Onion Rings & Air fryer Avocado Fries that uses no oil !! Don’t blame me – Air fryer has the ability to cook FRIED appetisers faster !
Air-fryer is such an addictive gadget that I’d like to pop everything and anything into it to cook quickly and make it crispy on the outside, while it is tender & flavour some inside.
IS COOKING WITH AN AIR FRYER HEALTHY FOR YOU?
Cooking with an Air fryer offers no compromise on taste. Most dishes that requires deep frying can be prepared in an air-fryer. This gadget works by circulating hot air around the food to produce crunchy crispy texture with minimal oil or no oil. Air fried food are a healthy alternative to deep fried food, all thanks to the lower amount of calories and fat.
If you are watching your waistline and working towards weight loss, air fryer can be one of your best friends.
More Recipes In The Air Fryer
I really love the fact this homemade chunky chips is also known by many many names across the globe – homemade chips , chunky chips, potato chips , potato fries , chunky potato fries, airfryer chips, oven chips & even potato wedges { coz they are thick }
IMPORTANT TIPS TO REMEMBER TO MAKE THE BEST CHUNKY POTATO CHIPS
Choose the right floury Potatoes, preferably Maris Piper, King Edward or Desirée in UK. You may also buy pre cut potatoes specific for fries.
Cut the Potatoes to nearly similar sizes. Leave the skin on or Peel the skin, choice is yours. By cutting the potatoes evenly, you an achieve evenly fried / baked potato wedges / chips.
Boil the potatoes in a pan of salted water for at-least 5 minutes, until tender. Test it with a pair of skewers. This process removes all the extra starch from the outer of potatoes, leaving the centre tender and outer crispy.
Be Generous with seasoning. I like my potato chips to have some smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper.
Arranging them separated is the key to cooking chunky chips in air fryer. Do not overlap the chips as they will not cook evenly.
Flip them at half time! Remember to check every 5 minutes for done-ness and flip crispy chunky potato fries at nearly half time.
Cook in Batches – I make these Air fryer Potato Chips in batches to help the air circulate better and cook better & evenly.
Enjoy crispy chunky chips right away with your favourite after removing from the air fryer.
Incase the chips have gone a bit soggy after some time, which it will. Return them back to the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until they turn nice and crispy again. Enjoy Hot Crispy Potato fries.
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING CHUNKY POTATO FRIES
Any Floury Potato, cut into chunks. Look up under tips for recommendations for the type of potatoes.
Smoked Paprika
Onion Powder , Garlic Powder – I really love adding these two flavour blaster seasoning in my chips. You may absolutely leave them out if you like it simple and plain.
Salt & Pepper
1 Tsp of Olive Oil or Oil Spray
HOW TO MAKE CHUNKY POTATO CHIPS step by step?
It is really simple to make to make Chunky Potato Chips in an airfryer or in your oven.
After the prep work of peeling and cutting the potatoes, place them in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes. This process removes the extra starch from the outer.
Drain the water and allow them to dry on a kitchen towel.
Season the Potato Chips with Smoked Paprika, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Salt & Pepper. Add oil and coat them well.
AIRFRYER METHOD TO COOK POTATO FRIES
Arrange the seasoned chunky chips separated into the basket of air fryer and fry them for 8 minutes.
Flip them around and air-fry them for another 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
OVEN METHOD FOR HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS
Oven Method works really well for making super large batches of chunky chips. Arrange them in a single line in baking tray and drizzle a little more oil on them. Bake them for 25-30 minutes, turning halve way around.
FAQ’s about CHUNKY CHIPS
Did you know you can eat Potato Chips on diet 😉
Surprisingly Yes! When I spoke to my friends who visit Slimming World sessions told me its perfectly alright to eat Chunky Chips on diet, as long as you do use 1 calorie oil spray. This is totally insane isn’t it!! Syn Free Slimming World Chips are well worth making!
How to cook Oven Chips from frozen in airfryer?
Certainly. Place the Oven Chips separated in the airfryer and bake for 15-20 minutes until nice and golden.
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Here’s my recipe for AIRFRYER CHUNKY CHIPS { POTATO } that will leave your guests finger licking. I’m absolutely smitten how gorgeously these potato fries turns out in the airfryer.
- 500 g Potatoes scrubbed, peeled & cut into 1cm thick
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika
- 2 Tsp Onion Powder
- 2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- 1 Tsp Olive Oil
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Place the cut potatoes in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes, until tender when tested with a skewer. This process removes the extra starch from the outer. Drain them onto a kitchen towel and pat them dry.
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Season the potato chunks with spice powders, salt & pepper to taste and olive oil. Using a spoon mix them well to coat the potatoes all over.
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Pull the basket from the air fryer and place the seasoned potato chunks in them. Slide it back in the air fryer and fry for 2 minutes at 180C.
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Shake them around and cook for further 8 minutes.
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Cook for a further of 8 minutes and shake them around.
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Don't forget to check in between and shake it up, so that the potato chunky fries cook evenly.
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Repeat the process with the remaining Potato Chunky Fries.
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Arrange the marinated potato chunks in a single row. Drizzle a little more olive oil on it. Bake in a preheated oven of 180 C for 25-30 minutes, flipping once in between.
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