Air Fried Veggie Chips

Think you hate veggies? Think again! With this recipe you can whip up a batch of air fried veggie chips for a quick, healthy snack that’s tasty and easy to make. With just a sweet potato, a zucchini, and some carrots, you’re all ready for some munching solo. 

The best part? The air fryer does all the work! Just drizzle with olive oil and seasonings. Then, let your air fryer turn these simple veggies into crispy, crunchy chips.

Ingredients Needed 

Let’s talk ingredients! Each one plays a role in creating the perfect batch of air-fried veggie chips and are easily found at any grocery store. These simple ingredients come together to create a snack that packs flavor and crunch:

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer: The key player in getting those veggies perfectly crispy without the need for deep frying.
• Mandoline Slicer or Sharp Knife: For slicing your veggies consistently thin, which is crucial for even cooking.
• Large Bowl: To toss the veggies with olive oil and seasonings, ensuring an even coat.
• Spatula or Tongs: Handy for flipping and removing the veggie chips safely from the air fryer.

How to Make Air-Fried Veggie Chips: A Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prep Your Veggies

Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, carefully slice the sweet potato, zucchinis, and carrots into thin, even pieces. This ensures they crisp up nicely and cook evenly. Add your sliced vegetables into a mixing bowl.

Step 2: First Batch: Sweet Potato

Place the thinly sliced sweet potatoes into a single layer into the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to promote even cooking. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil or olive oil spray and season generously with kosher salt and pepper. Toss well to coat each slice evenly.

Step 3: Air Fry Sweet Potato Slices

Air fry at 320°F for 10-15 minutes. It’s important to check halfway through and give them a shake or use tongs to flip the slices for uniform crispiness. Remove them when they’re golden and crispy, and set aside.

Step 4: Second Batch: Zucchini and Carrots

Now, place the zucchini and carrot slices in the air fryer basket. Repeat the process of drizzling with the remaining olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper. Make sure they’re evenly coated.

Step 5: Air fry the Rest of the Veggies

Air fry the second batch at 320°F for 20-30 minutes. As with the sweet potatoes, check them halfway through and stir or flip as needed. This batch may take longer due to the moisture content of zucchinis and the density of carrots.

Step 6: Batch Cook 

Depending on your air fryer’s capacity, you may need to cook the vegetables in multiple batches. This ensures each piece cooks thoroughly and gets that desired crispiness.

Step 7: Monitor the Veggies

Keep a close eye on the air fryer during cooking, especially as each vegetable might cook slightly differently. Remove any pieces that are done to avoid burning.

Step 8: Cool and Enjoy Your Crunchy Snack! 

Allow the veggie chips to cool slightly on a wire rack or a clean plate; they will continue to crisp up as they cool down. Enjoy your homemade air-fried veggie chips as a snack or as a side dish.

Find the measurements and full recipe below in the recipe card!

Different vegetables cook at different rates. For instance, sweet potatoes may crisp up quicker than zucchini or carrots due to their texture and sugar content. Cooking in batches lets you set the time for each type of vegetable. This ensures each one is cooked just right.

Prevents Steaming: 

Too many vegetables in the air fryer at once can create steam from their released moisture, which can make your chips limp instead of crisp. Small batches ensure that the veggies have enough room to release moisture. This won’t change the air fryer’s cooking environment.

Easy Monitoring:

With fewer items in the basket, it’s easier to keep an eye on your food and make necessary adjustments. You can stir, flip, or remove pieces that are done without disrupting the cook time of others.

Serving Suggestions for Air Fryer Chips

These air-fried veggie chips are great alone but you can also pair them with a dip to make a balanced, enjoyable snack.

Leftovers: Storing Your Homemade Veggie Chips 

This is a small batch recipe but you will likely have a few left over veggie chips in this recipe. Storing your leftover chips properly ensures they stay as crispy and delicious as when they first came out of the air fryer. Here’s how to keep them fresh:

Cool Completely:

Before storing, allow your veggie chips to cool completely on a wire rack or a tray. This helps prevent steam from building up, which can make the chips soggy.

Airtight Container:

Transfer the cooled veggie chips into an airtight container. If you’re stacking them, place a piece of parchment paper or paper towels between each layer to help absorb any excess moisture.

Room Temperature Storage:

Keep your container at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. This setup helps maintain the crispiness of the chips for a few days.

Reviving Veggie Chips:

If your chips have lost their crisp over time, don’t fret. Just pop them back into the air fryer for a few minutes at 320°F to re-crisp them before serving.

By storing your extras you can enjoy your air-fried veggie chips all week long—perfect for a quick snack or a crunchy addition to any meal! These pack well for tomorrow’s lunch too!

Time to Make Some Homemade Chips 

Ready, set, snack! Are you ready to make our favorite veggie chips which are crispy, light, and utterly addictive? The next time you want an easy, delicious snack for a movie marathon or to jazz up your mid-afternoon munchies, remember your air fryer is ready. It can transform plain veggies into snacking gold.