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Air Fryer Potato Peel Crisps

Apr 15, 2024 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 2 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Vegan
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Air Fryer Potato Peels with a text title overlay.
Air Fryer Potato Peels with a text title overlay.

This Air Fryer Potato Peel recipe is one of our favourite ways to reduce food waste. Peeling potatoes to make mash? Don't throw the peel away! Mix it with a little oil and seasoning and then air fryer until crispy. They are like little air fryer crisps and the perfect waste free snack.

Crispy potato peelings on a plate with a small bowl of white dip.

We LOVE potatoes. We will eat them any way possible and I would definitely say they are my favourite food. They are just SO versatile.

The peel is where all the goodness is too, with it being a good source of fibre, so you definitely don't want it to go to waste. What's better than a budget friendly snack? An essentially cost-free snack!

These air fryer potato peelings are the kind of thing that you can snack on whilst you are cooking dinner. Put the mashed potatoes on, put the potato peel in the air fryer and when they are deliciously crispy, snack on them until dinner is ready.

They only take 10 minutes and the best thing is, there are so many different ways that you can season them.

Looking for more ways to reduce your food waste? Why not try our Mashed Potato Gnocchi or Mixed Herb Pesto?

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  • Ingredients and substitutions
  • How to make air fryer potato peels - Step by step
  • Variations
  • Serving suggestions
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More air fryer snack recipes
  • Recipe
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Ingredients and substitutions

All the ingredients needed for this recipe each wit ha text overlay label.
  • Potatoes - Any potatoes will work, but some definitely work better than others. Russet potatoes or Yukon Gold are the best potato varieties to get crispy potatoes in the air fryer.
  • Oil - This helps the potatoes to get nice and crispy. We used a good quality olive oil.
  • Seasoning - I used garlic granules and salt and pepper, however we have given other seasoning options below.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

How to make air fryer potato peels - Step by step

Potato peelings in a bowl with oil and seasoning.

One: Put the potato peelings into a bowl with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.

Potato peelings in an air fryer basket.

Two: Put the coated peelings into your air fryer. Cook at 200°C for 10 minutes, shaking half way through.

Variations

Really, the only thing you can change with potato peel crisps is the seasoning. Now, I am not going to suggest that you can make these the same flavour as your favourite packet of crisps. However, there are lots of options when it comes to seasoning air fryer potato peels

Why not try using your favourite seasoning blend like Cajun seasoning, Italian Seasoning of Fajita Seasoning?

You could just keep it simple with a pinch of smoked paprika and chilli powder for a smoky and spicy blend.

Or, for something a little more indulgent, a couple of minutes before the potato peels have finished cooking, sprinkle some grated Parmesan in.

Crispy potato peelings on a grey plate.

Serving suggestions

Personally, I just snack on these. However, there is no reason why you couldn't serve these air fryer potato peelings as a side dish with something like chicken or salmon. Why not try our Air Fryer Chicken Tenders, Honey Mustard Salmon or Caprese Chicken?

I also love serving these on top of soup - kind of like a potato crouton!

When snacking on these, you have got to have some kind of dip. We served these with our Healthy Ranch Dressing. But you could try our healthier Homemade BBQ Sauce, spicy Jalapeno Dipping Sauce or Healthy Tomato Ketchup.

Extra Tips

  • Make sure the shake the potatoes half way through.
  • Don't overfill your air fryer basket, as they won't get crispy. Cook in batches if you need to.
  • When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.
A plate of cooked potato peel in front of a checked towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store leftovers

If you have any leftovers, these can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can reheat them in the air fryer for a few minutes, however they won't get as crispy.

What air fryer to use

We really can't rate the Ninja Foodi Max Dual highly enough. It has a huge 9.5 litre capacity, that allows you to cook two different things at once and it has 6 different cooking functions. It is 65% more efficient than an oven and uses 75% less fat than traditional cooking. And, it is also dishwasher safe.

Why are my potato peel crisps not crispy?

This could be either because you the peel is too thick (you need thin peel), or you have over crowded your basket. Make sure there is enough space in the basket for the air to circulate and everything can get nice and crispy.

Can I make these without an air fryer?

Yes, you can. You can cook them in an oven at 200C for 15-20 minutes until they are crispy. Make sure you turn them once so they cook evenly.

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Recipe

A plate of air fryer potato peels with a pot of creamy dip.

Air Fryer Potato Peels

By: Dannii Martin
Don't throw away potato peels! Try this delicious Air Fryer Potato Peel recipe to reduce food waste and enjoy a budget-friendly snack.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: British
Prep: 2 minutes mins
Cook: 10 minutes mins
Total: 12 minutes mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 128kcal
Allergens:
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Ingredients

  • 60 g (2 oz) Potato peelings
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic granules
  • 2 pinch Sea salt
  • 2 pinch Ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Put the potato peelings into a bowl with the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Put the coated peelings into your air fryer. Cook on the Air Fry setting at 200°C/400°F for 10 minutes, shaking half way through.

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure the shake the potatoes half way through.
  • Don't overfill your air fryer basket, as they won't get crispy. Cook in batches if you need to.
  • When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Michelle says

    July 25, 2024 at 2:54 pm

    Oh no we made this and it set on fire!

    Reply
    • Dannii Martin says

      July 25, 2024 at 3:29 pm

      Set on fire? That would be a faulty air fryer or maybe it wasn't cleaned properly before use. It can happen if you cook things at too high a heat for too long, or if the air fryer is not cleaned after every use. Residual oil and small burnt bits of food will increase the chance of a fire inside the basket. Make sure the basket isn't over crowded too.

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