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Homemade Potato Chips

Make your own super crispy, homemade potato chips!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 2 oz servings
Calories: 331 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Russet potatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons salt

Instructions

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  1. Peel potatoes and use a mandoline at one of it's thinnest setting, 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch, and slice potatoes.
  2. Add all of the potato slices to a large bowl, add water so that it just covers all slices. Add a handful of ice cubes to pull out the surface starch. Let sit for 30 mintues.
  3. Meanwhile, line a large casserole dish with a clean terry cloth (or other absorbant) kitchen towel.
  4. After 30 minutes, rinse potato slices in a colander and shake as much of the water out as you can. Then line a single layer of potatoes on the cloth-lined dish. Use either another clean absorbant cloth or paper towels to pat the top of the potato slices dry. Remove the dry slices from towel and add to a bowl or plate for frying. Repeat with the rest of the slices.
  5. Heat oil in a large deep skillet to about oil reaches 350 to 365 degrees.
  6. Working in batches, add potato slices to hot oil - one layer - and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring consistently with a slotted spoon until they begin to brown.
  7. Once browned, remove chips and add to a paper towel lined cooling rack or plate and sprinkle with salt. Be sure to let them cool in a single layer to ensure that they do not become soggy as they cool.
  8. Let completely cool before storing in an airtight container - if they last that long!

Notes

  • Bake
  • Bake
  • Follow all instructions for preparing the potatoes and then pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees.  Spray baking sheet with cooking oil.  Add dried potato slices to a large bowl and add 1 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and toss to coat.  Line baking sheets with a single layer of chips and bake for 10-12 minutes.  Allow chips to cool completely.
  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Let chips completely cool and then store in a plastic bag or airtight container for a week (if you can keep them around that long!).

Nutrition Information

Calories 331kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Sodium 1404mg (59%) Potassium 757mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 52 oz servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 331

% Daily Value*

Calories 331kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Sodium 1404mg 59%
Potassium 757mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.