Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips Recipe

Salt and pepper chips are the sort of dish everyone gets excited about from the Chinese, but can you make them at home? Well, yes, you can! You know those nights when you’re craving something tasty but don’t fancy spending ages in the kitchen? These chips are perfect. The air fryer makes them perfectly crispy every time, with a lot less oil and none of the faff. Healthier and still just as tasty, why not try these air fryer salt and pepper chips this weekend?

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips Ingredients

Before you start cooking, I always think it is helpful to get all the ingredients out and ready. This is the time you might realise you don’t have something you need so always helpful to check. These air fryer salt and pepper chips are great with any potatoes, so if you have a different variety, don’t worry.

For the chips:

• 3 large potatoes (Maris Piper or King Edward are ideal)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil or low-calorie cooking spray
• A pinch of salt

For the seasoning blend:

• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp black pepper (freshly cracked is best)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chilli powder
• A pinch of crushed chilli flakes (adjust to taste)

For the stir-fry topping:

• 1 red chilli, finely chopped
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small onion, finely sliced
• 1 spring onion, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil or low-calorie cooking spray

Step-by-Step Instructions for Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips

1. Prep the Potatoes

Start by peeling (if you prefer) and cutting the potatoes into classic chip shapes. Not too chunky, not too skinny, just right for that crisp exterior and fluffy interior.

Give them a rinse under cold water, and pat them dry with a clean tea towel. This step washes away the excess starch, helping with the crispiness.

2. Air Fry the Chips

Toss the chips in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil or a good few sprays of low-calorie cooking spray and a pinch of salt, be sure every single one gets a good coating. Pop them in your air fryer in a single layer (work in batches if needed).

Set the air fryer to 200°C (or about 390°F) and cook for 15-20 minutes, giving them a shake, and if using low-calorie cooking spray another spray, halfway through. They should be golden and crispy when they’re ready.

3. Get Your Seasoning Mix Sorted

While the air fryer is cooking the chips, mix all the seasoning blend ingredients in a small bowl.

4. Stir-Frying

Heat the tablespoon of vegetable oil or a few sprays of low-calorie cooking spray in a large frying pan or wok. Over medium-high heat, toss in the sliced onion, crushed garlic, and chopped chillies. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly softened.

5. Combine and Toss

Once the chips are perfectly cooked, carefully add them to the pan with your onion, garlic and chillies. Sprinkle over your prepped seasoning blend and toss everything together until the chips are evenly coated. Keep the pan moving to ensure they all get a good coating!

6. Serve and Enjoy

Pile the air fryer salt and pepper chips onto a big serving dish and sprinkle over some chopped spring onions for a pop of freshness. If you like extra spicy, add another pinch of crushed chilli flakes. Serve them hot with any of your other favourite Chinese Fakeaway Recipes.

These air fryer salt and pepper chips are good on their own, but if you’re into dipping, a little sweet chilli sauce on the side works well too!

Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips on a Diet

These are a great choice if you are on a diet, and the majority of the ingredients are free on plans such as Slimming World. The calories in the nutritional information below include the oil and sugar; however, if you remove both of those, it would be syn-free as far as I know.

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