Air Fried Potato Peels

The crispy & well-seasoned air fried potato peels recipe is easy to make, with nothing going to waste in the kitchen while you cook. They’re healthy and high in fiber.

Did you know that potato peels can be used? Yes, make these air-fried potato peels that are hot, crispy, and delicious. Don’t throw away your potato peels instead make a snack out of them.

There is a lot of time we add potatoes to our meal and most of the time we throw away the peels. But now there is nothing going to waste in your kitchen. Most importantly potato peels are high in fiber and nutrients.

When I first knew about this recipe and tried it I was amazed. Air-fried potato peels were crispy, well seasoned, and delicious. A perfect snack when you craving something spicy and delicious. My family loved this idea of nothing going to waste in the kitchen while you cook.

You can also make pan-fried potato peels but I prefer cooking them in an air fryer. Because in air fryer potato peels get ready in very less oil. This is the only dish that can be served any time of the day and everyone will enjoy it to the fullest. If you like making this type of quick snack, be sure to check, air fryer potato chips, and air fryer potato wedges.

How to make air-fried potato peels?

The crispy and well-seasoned potato peels recipe is super easy to make. Collect the potato peels whenever you cooking any potato dish season them, and throw them in the air fryer basket. Your perfect potato peels in an air fryer and gets ready in just 10 minutes. Plus this recipe is gluten-free and vegetarian too.

Ingredients for air fryer potato peels:

• 1 cup potato peels (approximately from 3-4 potatoes)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for air fryer potato peels:

1. Wash and scrub the potato thoroughly with clean water and peel them.
2. After that dry the potato peels using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
3. Transfer the potato peels into a mixing bowl to add oil, garlic powder, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix them until well combined.
4. Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 5 minutes.
5. Place the seasoned potato peel in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Do not overlap the peel for the best result.
6. Cook them at 200C/400F for 8-10 minutes. Toss them halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked results.
7. Remove the crispy air fried potato peel from the basket.
8. Sprinkle some spring onion over it, and serve them with your favorite dipping sauce.

You can find the air fried potato peels recipe in the printable card below

Topping ideas for air fried potato peels

This crispy potato peel tastes good on its own. However, we can add some of the toppings to enhance the flavor and make them tasty. Here are some of my favorite suggestions you can try.

• Hot and sweet tomato ketchup
• Ranch dressing
• Cream cheese
• Air fryer fried garlic (crumble and top)
• Air fryer bacon (crumble and top)
• Spring onion

Tips for making the best potato peels in an air fryer

• Do not forget to preheat your air fryer.
• Wash and scrub the potatoes well before using them.
• Don’t forget to dry the potato peels before seasoning because dry potato peels hold the seasoning properly.
• Add oil to get that crispy air fried potato peels.
• Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket instead do them in batches for the best result.
• Try to avoid green potato peels.

Other healthy potato recipes you may like:

• air fryer potato skin
• air fryer Hasselback potatoes

Seasoning options for air fried potato peels:

The good thing about homemade food is you can easily add your own flavor to the food. Likewise, you can also season the potato peels according to your liking. Here are some of the options you can try.

• Salt/sea salt
• Chili Powder
• Smoked Paprika
• Parmesan
• Chaat Masala
• Rosemary
• Cinnamon & Sugar

Here are some of the frequently asked questions:

Are these potato peels healthy?

Yes, potato peels are healthy because almost half of the fiber is present in the skin. Air fried potato peels are super healthy they are high in fiber, potassium, and other nutrients.

How long should I air fryer potato peels?

I cooked my potato peels for 8-10 minutes at 200C/400F. However, you can plus, or minus the cooking time according to how crispy you want the potato peel to turn out.

Can you make potato peel in the oven?

Yes, potato peel can be made in the oven as well. Follow all the steps and cook the potato peel at 200C/400F for 15-20 minutes. You can also use our air fryer calculator to convert the temperature and time.

Equipment:
Air fryer

Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition:

Calories- 61 kcal | Total Fat- 3g | Saturated Fat- 1g | Protein- 3g | Carbohydrates- 10g | Sodium- 9 mg | Fiber- 2g | Sugar- 1g | Potassium- 180mg | Vitamin A- 5IU | Vitamin C- 7mg | Iron- 4mg | Calcium- 10mg |

If you like the air fried potato peels recipe, look what else you can air fry:

• Air Fryer Kielbasa
• Air Fryer Plantain Chips

If you’ve tried these Air Fryer Indian Recipes, please let me know how they turned out in the comments below.

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