Homemade Dill Pickle Potato Chips (Air Fryer)
If you love pickles, you are going to go crazy over these homemade dill pickle potato chips! These are crispy, salt, and the perfect snack. They are healthier than normal potatoes because there’s no oil and made in the air fryer.
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Ingredients
Ingredient notes:
- 1 Large Russet Potato: I picked out the biggest russet potato I could find for this recipe. You could also use two medium size potatoes as well. A large russet potato usually weight ~1 lb. No need to remove the skin for this recipe.
- Dill pickle juice: You will need 1.5 cups for this recipe, so choose a large sized pickle jar. Use your leftover pickles for this Dill Pickle Pasta Salad or Dill Pickle Hummus!
- Dried dill: To get more of that dill flavor, we use dried dill in this recipe. You will need 2-3 tsp, depending on how “dill-forward” flavor you like it.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Pickle juice: Try out a different flavor pickle such as bread and butter or spicy pickles juice for a unique twist on the classic dill pickle flavor.
- Dried dill: You can also use fresh dill. 1 tsp of dried dill = 1 tbsp fresh dill.
📝Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Start by rinsing the outside of your potatoes. Carefully slice your potatoes into thin pieces (as thin as you can make them) with either a sharp knife or mandolin.
Step 2: In a large bowl pour pickle juice over sliced potatoes. Add in 2 tsp of dried dill. Gently mix until all pieces are coated.Allow to marinate for 1 hour (overnight if you can), flipping halfway through to ensure all potatoes get some marinade.
Step 3: Drain potatoes. Sprinkle another tsp of dried dill, garlic powder, and salt over the potato slices and gently toss until evenly coated.
Step 4: Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 400F. Place potato slices evenly in the basket without overlap. Cook potato slices for 14-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and crispy to your liking.
*You may have to cook multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
You can easily throw your chips back in the air fryer if you need to warm them back up and restore crispness.
❓Recipe FAQs
Yes, instead of russet you could try yellow or red potatoes. They may produce smaller chips but just as tasty.
If you don’t have an air fryer you can try baking these in the oven. You may want to add 1-2 tbsp of oil to help them crisp in the oven but it is optional. Bake at 400F for 10 min, then flip and bake for another ~7 min until crispy and browned (watch closely so they don’t burn). Let cool for 5 minute before eating.
You can enjoy these chips on their own or with a delish dipping sauce.
I love ranch because it pairs well with the dill pickle chips. You could also try a garlic herb aioli.
For a vegan/dairy-free ranch, I love Follow Your Heart or you can make your own healthy homemade ranch.
They are a healthier alternative to regular potato chips. No oil is used in this recipe which decreases the total calorie and fat count.
▶︎For another great air fryer recipe, try out these amazing Air Fryer Cottage Fries that are super crispy and delicious! You can also make fabulous recipes in dual air fryer like these Ninja Dual air fryer chips.
What to Serve with Dill Pickle Potato Chips?
Serve these chips as a snack or app with a Ranch dipping sauce or as a side dish to a delicious Southwest Black Bean Burger, crispy Buffalo Tofu Wrap, crunchy Kale Wrap, refreshing Quinoa Chickpea Salad and more!
Pro Tips for Crispy Chips
- Slice the chips thinly and evenly: Cut your chips as thinly as possible (carefully). You can do this either with a sharp knife or mandolin. Try to make each cut equal to the rest, or else you will end up with some overcooked or undercooked chips.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer: Try to arrange your potato slices with minimal overlap so they each get as crispy as possible.
- Shake! You can shake your chips halfway through to prevent sticking and help each area get crispy.
⇨ Other Delicious Recipes ⇦
▶︎For more easy air fryer potato recipes, check out these Air Fryer Cinnamon Chips or Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes! ! Did you know can also use canned potatoes to make crispy potatoes in the air fryer? Check out this easy recipe for air fryer canned potatoes! You can also make delicious Parmentier potatoes with fresh rosemary!
Homemade Dill Pickle Potato Chips (Air Fryer)
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Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 1.5 cups pickle juice
- 3 tsp dried dill (split – 2 tsp and 1 tsp)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust for salt preference
- ranch dressing optional for dipping
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the outside of your potatoes. Carefully slice your potatoes into thin pieces (as thin as you can make them) with either a sharp knife or mandolin.1 large russet potato
- In a large bowl pour pickle juice over sliced potatoes. Add in 2 tsp of dried dill. Gently mix until all pieces are coated.Allow to marinate for 1 hour (overnight if you can), flipping halfway through to ensure all potatoes get some marinade.1.5 cups pickle juice, 3 tsp dried dill
- Drain potatoes. Sprinkle another tsp of dried dill, garlic powder, and salt over the potato slices and gently toss until evenly coated.1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt
- Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 400F. Place potato slices evenly in the basket without overlap. Cook potato slices for 14-20 minutes, shaking halfway through, until browned and crispy to your liking.*You may have to cook multiple batches depending on the size of your air fryer.You can easily throw your chips back in the air fryer for 1-2 min if you want to warm them back up and restore crispness.
- Enjoy with ranch dipping sauce or on their own.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If potatoes start to lose their crispiness, add them back to the air fryer for a few minutes.ranch dressing
Notes
- No air fryer? No problem. You can try baking these in the oven. You may want to add 1-2 tbsp of oil to help them crisp in the oven but it is optional. Bake at 400F for 10 min, then flip and bake for another ~7 min until crispy and browned (watch closely so they don’t burn). Let cool for 5 minute before eating.
- Leftover pickles and juice? Try make my creamy Dill Pickle Hummus or this refreshing Dill Pickle Pasta Salad! If you’re a pickle lover, you will GO CRAZY for these recipes!
- Storage: You can store leftovers in an air tight container for 1-2 days but they will be the CRISPIEST the day of. If they lose their crispiness, pop them back in the air fryer at 350 F for a few minutes to regain crispy texture.
- Dipping sauce: I love this non-dairy ranch from Follow Your Heart or a healthier vegan ranch version from my own site!
These pickle chips were so delicious. My bestie is obsessed with pickles and she loves this recipe.
So glad you enjoyed them Vanessa!! Thanks for your review 🙂