Description
Potato chips are the ultimate crunchy snack! Learn how to make crispy homemade chips, the best flavors, and why we can’t stop eating them.
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes (or Yukon Gold for a slightly different texture)
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil (or avocado oil for a neutral taste)
- 1 tsp paprika (adds a hint of smoky flavor)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for extra depth)
- ½ tsp salt (plus more to taste after baking)
- ¼ tsp black pepper (optional, for a little kick)
Instructions
Use your sharpest knife (or, better yet, a mandoline slicer) to cut some super-thin slices of your potatoes. The thinner, the crispier! Next, dry them with a paper towel to absorb all the extra moisture—this is the key to crunch.
Transfer your potato slices to a large bowl. Give them a little breathing room—no overcrowding!
Whiz some olive oil to the potatoes, followed with sprinkling paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If you are one to go out on a limb today, now would be the time to include any of those spices you love.
Use your hands (yes, hands work best!) to toss everything together. Make sure each slice gets evenly coated with oil and seasoning—this is what gives them that bold, delicious flavor in every bite.
Parchment paper should be used to line the surface of a baking sheet, and potato slices should be laid out in a single layer on the sheet, with no overlapping; chips need all the space they can get to crisp up properly.
Put the tray into an oven preheated to 400°F for 15 to 20 minutes, remembering to flip them halfway. You will know they are finished when they look golden and lift easily from the sheet.
Allow them to cool for one whole minute (or do
Notes
- Slice the potatoes as thin as possible for extra crispy chips.
- Don’t skip the drying step—moisture prevents crispiness.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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