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Potato Chips

The Best Potato Chips recipe for perfect thin, crispy, salty chips. Make classic deep-fried potato crisps or try my oven baked instructions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 84 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Russet potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • vegetable oil , for frying

Instructions

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  1. Scrub your potatoes clean thoroughly.
  2. Using a mandoline over a bowl of cold water, slice the potatoes as thinly as you can.
  3. Drain the potato water, rinse, then add more cold water, salt and let sit for 1 hour.
  4. Drain the water, gently pat the potato slices as dry as you can.
  5. Note: If you want to reduce salt flavor, you can rinse the potatoes well before drying.
  6. Heat 3 inches of oil in a large dutch oven to 360-370 degrees.
  7. Add the potatoes in a single layer and fry until just barely golden brown.
  8. Note: This will move quickly.
  9. Remove with slotted spoon to a cooling rack to let excess oil drip from the chips - do not drain your chips on paper towels or it can cause them to become soggy.
  10. Continue frying in small single layer batches.
  11. Taste test your chips and add more salt if desired while still hot.
  12. Tip: To make the most classically salted version you can add table salt or kosher salt to a coffee grinder to make into a fine powder you toss the chips with.
  13. Best served fresh.

Notes

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice potatoes and soak them in water as usual. Drain potato slices and pat them dry.
  • In a large bowl, toss the potato slices with a small amount of vegetable oil to lightly coat them.
  • Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they don't overlap.
  • Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the potato slices for about 15-20 minutes per batch, flipping them halfway through, until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  • Keep a close eye on the chips towards the end of the baking time to prevent them from burning.
  • Once the chips are done, remove them from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Sprinkle the chips with your desired seasonings, such as salt, pepper, or any other preferred flavors, while they are still warm.
  • Allow the chips to cool completely before enjoying them or storing them in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 84kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0.1g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.03g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 1749mg (73%) Potassium 444mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 15mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 84

% Daily Value*

Calories 84kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 1749mg 73%
Potassium 444mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 15mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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