Description

Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Spicy Dill Pickle Chips are a delicious snack made from thinly sliced russet potatoes marinated in pickle juice and seasoned with dill, garlic, and cayenne pepper. These chips are air fried to golden perfection, delivering a crunchy texture and a spicy, tangy kick. Perfect for serving with a creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, they make a healthier, tasty alternative to traditional fried chips.

Ingredients

Scale

Potato Chips

1 medium russet potato (about 10 ounces; preferably long and slender)
Juice from 1, 16-ounce jar of pickles
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 teaspoon dried dill (divided)
1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (increase to 1/4 teaspoon for super spicy chips)

Optional Dip

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip (for serving, optional)

Instructions

Prep Potato: Scrub and dry the russet potato thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer, cut the potato into paper-thin slices, approximately 1/4 inch or thinner. For a crinkle effect, use a waffle slicer.
Marinate: Place the potato slices in a large bowl and pour the pickle juice over them. Add 1 tablespoon of dried dill and stir well to coat all slices evenly. Let the potatoes marinate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor absorption.
Drain and Season: After marinating, drain the potato slices and spread them on paper towels. Pat dry as much as possible to remove excess moisture. Wipe out the bowl used earlier, return the potato slices to it, then toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and the remaining 1 teaspoon dried dill.
Air Fry: Arrange the seasoned potato slices in an even layer in the bottom of your air fryer basket, ensuring no more than two layers of overlapping slices. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry at 325°F (163°C) for 20 minutes. Toss the chips with tongs every 5 to 7 minutes for even cooking. Remove chips that finish earlier to a plate to prevent overcooking.
Serve: Once all batches are cooked to a dark golden and crisp texture around the edges, serve immediately. Optionally pair with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip for a creamy contrast to the spicy, tangy chips.

Notes

Using a mandoline slicer ensures even, thin slices for uniform cooking and crispiness.
Marinating the potato slices in pickle juice adds tangy flavor and helps enhance the chip’s crisp texture.
Patting the potatoes dry after marinating is crucial to preventing sogginess during air frying.
Cooking in batches with minimal overlapping layers yields best results for crisp chips.
Adjust cayenne pepper quantity to control spiciness according to your preference.
Store leftover chips in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
For gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly snack option.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: air fryer, pickle chips, spicy chips, dill pickle chips, healthy snack, air fryer snacks, potato chips, homemade chips, gluten free snacks, tangy chips