Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Make crispy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips with just a few ingredients! Slice fresh sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder, and air fry to perfection. This quick and easy recipe gives you a homemade snack that’s flavorful, simple, and made with wholesome ingredients.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips are a game-changer when it comes to snacking. This recipe is a simple and flavorful way to enjoy crispy chips made from fresh sweet potatoes, olive oil, and a savory blend of thyme, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Perfect for those who love making delicious snacks from scratch, this recipe is quick, easy, and uses basic pantry staples. Whether you’re serving these as a side or enjoying them as a snack, you’ll love how fast and tasty they turn out, thanks to the efficiency of the air fryer.
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
- Crispy and flavorful: These air fryer sweet potato chips are perfectly crispy with a blend of savory spices.
- Quick and easy: With just a few simple steps, you’ll have homemade chips in under 15 minutes.
- Healthier option: Made with minimal oil, these chips are a great alternative to store-bought snacks.
- Customizable seasonings: Adjust the seasoning mix to suit your taste, whether you like them spicy or mild.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here is everything you need to make the best sweet potato chips recipe:
Sweet Potato: You can swap it out for regular potatoes or even parsnips for a different flavor.
Olive Oil: Avocado oil or coconut oil can be used instead if you prefer.
Thyme Leaves: Substitute with dried rosemary or oregano for a different herb flavor.
Paprika: Smoked paprika adds a deeper flavor, or you can omit it if you prefer a simpler seasoning.
Garlic Powder: Freshly minced garlic can be used, but keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Onion Powder: You can replace this with finely chopped fresh onion for a bolder flavor.
Salt and Pepper: Adjust to taste, or use flavored salts like garlic salt or sea salt.
How Do You Make My Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries?
Step 1. Slice the Sweet Potatoes
Rinse and wash a medium to large sweet potato and slice it into 1/8″ thick uniform slices using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. My favorite mandoline slicer will quickly slice the potatoes and ensure they are all a uniform thickness.
Step 2. Mix the Seasoning
Pour two tablespoons of olive oil into a medium-sized mixing bowl. My favorite oil is extra light olive oil and stainless steel mixing bowls. Then add the remaining seasonings and quickly mix with a spatula.
Step 3. Coat The Sweet Potatoes
Mix the sliced sweet potatoes by hand in the oil and seasonings making sure to coat both sides of every chip.
Step 4. Load the Air Fryer
Evenly spread the sweet potato slices across the bottom of the air fryer basket. The pieces can overlap slightly but do not place them entirely on each other. Then bake the chips at 380°F for ten minutes in the air fryer.
Step 5. Check the Chips
Take the tray out of the air fryer, check the sweet potato chips for doneness, and remove any completely brown chips. Cook the remaining chips for an additional 2-3 minutes. The chips will continue to crisp once placed on the counter to cool.
Expert Recipe Tips
Thickness matters: For the best crispy chips, make sure your slices are even, about 1/8” thick. A mandoline slicer is helpful for this.
Check on the chips: Keep an eye on the chips in the last few minutes of cooking to prevent burning.
Batch cooking: If you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook the chips in batches to ensure even cooking.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
- Dipping sauce: Pair with a homemade garlic aioli or Greek yogurt ranch for dipping.
- Taco topping: Add these crispy chips on top of tacos for extra crunch.
- Salad garnish: Use as a crunchy garnish over your favorite salad.
- Burgers: Serve alongside a juicy burger as a healthier alternative to fries.
- Appetizer platter: Include them in a snack platter with fresh veggies and dips.
- Breakfast hash: Add to a breakfast hash for an extra crispy element.
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and peel the sweet potato.
- Slice the sweet potato across the width into 1/8" thick medallions. A mandoline slicer works best, but you can also use a knife.
- Pour oil and seasonings in a medium size mixing bowl and gently stir until blended.
- Drop half the sweet potato slices in the bowl and toss them by hand to coat both sides of each slice with the oil and seasoning mix.
- Spread the coated sweet potato slices evenly in the bottom of the air fryer. They can gently overlap.
- Cook at 380 F for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, pull out the tray and remove any slices that are fully cooked. Spread around any remaining slices and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Empty chips onto the cutting board and allow them to cool for a few minutes. They will continue to crisp as they cool.
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