Crispy Microwave Potato Chips

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4.7

347 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    3 mins

  • Total Time

    13 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Course

    Snacks

  • Cuisine

    American

Crispy Microwave Potato Chips

This recipe creates crispy potato chips using a microwave, offering an alternative to frying or baking. Thinly sliced potatoes are soaked in ice water to remove excess starch for crispness, then dried, brushed with olive oil, and seasoned with salt or optional BBQ or ranch spice blends. The microwave cooks the chips in minutes, producing a crispy texture without deep frying, suitable for a quick snack.

Description

Crispy Microwave Potato Chips are made by slicing medium-sized potatoes very thinly and soaking them in ice water to remove starch that might cause sogginess. After drying, the slices are arranged on a parchment-lined microwave-safe plate, brushed lightly with olive oil, and seasoned with either salt or one of two optional seasoning blends: BBQ flavor with smoked paprika and chili powder or ranch flavor with dried herbs and spices.

The microwave cooking yields chips that are crispy and lighter than traditional fried chips. The method avoids using a conventional oven or fryer, making it convenient for quick preparation with limited equipment.

These chips can serve as a snack or side dish. The recipe notes mention flexibility in potato choice, including russet, golden, or red potatoes, each contributing slightly different textures and flavors.

The notes also suggest that the potato slices can be prepared in advance and refrigerated in water for later cooking. For those preferring oven baking, the chips can be baked at 350°F (180°C) using parchment paper, with stirring to promote even cooking.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 potato Russet, or any type you like, medium sized
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • water ice
  • BBQ Flavor
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • Ranch Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon parsley crushed, dried
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper

Notes

  • Raw potato slices can be refrigerated submerged in water for later cooking to save prep time.
  • Golden and red potatoes also work well and produce a nice crispness.
  • For baking instead of microwaving, bake at 350°F/180°C on parchment paper, stirring after 10 minutes until browned.
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