The Perfect Air Fryer Recipe for Chips with Pyrex®
Ever tried Pyrex® air fryer dish? While the great debate between deep fat fryers, air fryers, and oven chips will rage on forever, we’re firmly in the air fryer camp. Of all the air fryer recipes out there, chips are possibly the most rewarding—light, crispy, and with far less fat than the traditional method. Pyrex® cookware makes it easy to cook brilliant results at home. The result? Chips that are just as satisfying as the chippy, but healthier and ready in under half an hour.
Which Potatoes Should You Choose for Air Fryer Chips?
There’s nothing quite like proper floury potatoes for making chips. The secret to all great air fryer recipes is starting with the right ingredients, and for chips, that means choosing the right spud. Whether you cut them into wedges or classic chip shapes in your Pyrex® oven dish, they’re perfect for the air fryer.
Choose floury varieties for the best results: gorgeously golden and properly crispy:
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Maris Piper: The UK favourite for perfect chips that stay fluffy inside and crispy outside
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King Edward: Delivers excellent texture and flavour for chip making
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Rooster: Another floury variety that produces wonderfully crispy results
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Desiree: A versatile red-skinned variety with creamy flesh, ideal for chips
How to Prepare Potatoes for Perfect Air Fryer Chips
Start with 1.2kg of potatoes, roughly the same size so they cook evenly. Peel and cut them uniformly, then rinse well to get rid of excess starch. Pat them completely dry—this is crucial. If you’ve got time, soak them in cold water for half an hour in a sealable storage container first, which removes even more starch and makes them extra crispy.
Pop your chips into the Pyrex® air fryer dish. Drizzle over 2 tablespoons of groundnut oil (it’s got a mild flavour and handles high heat brilliantly), then toss everything together until well coated. Don’t season with salt yet—that comes after cooking.
Top tip: Fancy jazzing them up? Add a pinch of smoked paprika, thyme, a rosemary sprig, or some garlic or onion powder before cooking.
How to Cook This Air Fryer Recipe
Pop the Pyrex® air fryer dish into your air fryer. Cook for 16 minutes at 160°C, then give them a good shake. Turn the temperature up to 180°C and cook for another 12 minutes, shaking again halfway through. Job done! Season with salt and tuck in.
Once you’ve mastered this technique, you’ll find it’s one of the most versatile air fryer recipes in your repertoire—perfect for any occasion.
