Homemade Potato Chips
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4.9
Homemade Potato Chips
Description
This recipe calls for slicing about two medium potatoes thinly and evenly using a mandoline or uniform knife cuts to ensure consistent baking. The potato slices are mixed with extra-virgin olive oil to coat thoroughly, then arranged in a single layer on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet to prevent overlapping, which helps achieve crispiness.
The chips are baked at 425°F in a gas oven until golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. Optionally, leaving them in the turned-off oven to cool and dehydrate further can improve crispness. Seasonings such as kosher salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder can be sprinkled before baking for added flavor. Careful monitoring is advised to avoid burning since thin slices cook quickly once browned.
These homemade chips offer a direct control over ingredients and seasoning compared to store-bought options. They can be served as a snack or accompaniment to sandwiches and dips.
For electric ovens, adjustments include reducing bake time, using the middle rack, and allowing some heat to escape by cracking the oven door for better crisping. Sweet potatoes can be used with this method but may require slightly longer cooking and flipping for even cooking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups potato any kind will work (about 2 medium sized potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or other oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- black pepper optional, other spices
- paprika
- garlic powder
- chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your GAS oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the potato slices (2 cups) and olive oil (1 tablespoon). Mix well so every surface of every slice of potato is covered evenly- you may want to use your hands for this, since the sliced potatoes may stick together.
- Place the sliced potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap (but they can touch a little on the edges). Sprinkle them evenly with the kosher salt (1 teaspoon) and any other spices you want to use. Bake in the top half of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Turn OFF the oven and allow to sit in oven while it cools off 15-30 minutes (ONLY do this with a gas oven. See notes for electric. This is optional if you're in a hurry, but highly recommended, as it will make the potatoes crispier. Keep an eye on them though- the residual heat can quickly burn them if you aren't careful!).
- Serve potato chips plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform thin slices; if not available, slice as evenly as possible by hand.
- Ensure potato slices are spread in a single layer without overlapping to allow proper crisping.
- For electric ovens, bake on the middle rack with a shorter time and consider leaving the door slightly open to reduce overheating and burning.
- Leaving the chips in a cooling oven enhances crispiness but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Sweet potatoes can be substituted but may take longer to bake and may be less crispy; flipping halfway can improve results.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 92 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 92kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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