Description

Crispy and tangy air fryer spicy dill pickle chips made from thinly sliced russet potatoes marinated in pickle juice and seasoned with dried dill, garlic, and cayenne pepper. These chips are air fried to perfection for a healthier alternative to traditional fried chips, served best with a creamy Greek yogurt ranch dip.

Ingredients

Potatoes and Marinade

1 medium russet potato (about 10 ounces), thinly sliced
Juice from 1 (16-ounce) jar of pickles
1 tablespoon dried dill

Seasoning

1 teaspoon dried dill
1 ½ teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (increase for more heat)

Optional

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip, for serving

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Instructions

Marinate Potatoes: Place thinly sliced potatoes in a bowl. Pour the pickle juice over the slices, add 1 tablespoon of dried dill, and stir well to coat. Allow the potatoes to marinate for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
Season Potatoes: After marinating, drain the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the dried potato slices with 1 teaspoon dried dill, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, making sure each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
Air Fry: Preheat the air fryer to 325°F (163°C). Arrange the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Air fry for 20 minutes, tossing the chips every 5 to 7 minutes to promote even cooking and crispiness until the chips turn golden brown and crisp.
Serve: Serve the spicy dill pickle chips hot, accompanied by Greek yogurt ranch dip if desired for a creamy, cooling contrast to the spicy and tangy chips.

Notes

Ensure potatoes are patted dry well after marinating to achieve maximum crispiness in the air fryer.
Adjust cayenne pepper quantity for preferred spice level.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on air fryer model; monitor chips for doneness to prevent burning.
This recipe can be doubled or tripled but cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer.
Greek yogurt ranch dip adds a healthier alternative to traditional ranch dressing.