This Homemade Potato Chips recipe is so easy and delicious! A must make recipe! #potatoes #sidedish #snack
Homemade Potato Chips
The weather here in Phoenix has been crazy the past couple of weeks. We have gotten what seems like a ton of rain. It really hasn’t been that much rain compared to other parts of the country – but it has been a lot of rain for this area. We’ve had some major flooding (as you probably saw on the national news) and we’ve had numerous dust storm warnings. I might be the minority because I really don’t mind.
I can’t speak for everyone, but for me, I feel more compelled to cook or bake when the weather is cooler or rainy. Maybe you’re the same way?! I love making soup and bread on rainy days – and I can bake up a storm like its nobody’s business! Sometimes, I like total junk food. Fortunately, I don’t keep too much of that around – it’s easier to keep the temptation at bay without it in my house! Please tell me I am not the only one who crave junk food in cruddy weather?!
Although I love my sweets, I get the occasional hankering for something salty. My two fave salty snacks are nuts or potato chips. Since I rarely buy bagged chips, when that craving strikes, I often have to make my own chips. Since its so easy, I really don’t mind!
Making the chips
I will suggest, if you have a Mandoline Slicer
, it will make slicing your potatoes super easy and fast! If you don’t have one, no worries, a sharp knife and a steady hand will get the job done just as well! 🙂 For best results, make sure you keep the potato slices on the thin side!
Of course, salt is an obvious seasoning …. but feel free to think outside of the box and use your favorite seasonings!
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Homemade Potato Chips
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 2 potatoes thinly sliced
- Cold water for soaking
- Salt or desired seasoning
Instructions
- Add the sliced potatoes to cold water and allow to sit for about 30 minutes prior to cooking. Before frying, drain water completely and pat the potatoes dry with paper towels or clean dish cloth.
- In a fryer or large heavy saucepan, heat the oil to 350°F. Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.
- Add the potato slices in batches, frying until golden brown (depending on your potatoes, about 3-7 minutes).
- Drain on paper towels and season with salt or desired spices. Serve.
Notes
- I highly recommend using a mandolin for perfectly thin, even slices.
Nutrition
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This looks delicious, everything is always better home made!
My husband has made me homemade potato chips for years! We finally got rid of our deep fryer, because of trying to eat healthier, and loving homemade potato chips a little too much, lol! They are absolutely delicious!
The warm LA weather is making me yearn for cooler temps, especially as the rest of the country is becoming more fall like. I too love to bake and cook on cold days. I also love anything potato related, especially homemade chips. I definitely need to get a mandolin soon so that I can make these!
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Who would not love homemade potato chips? Yours looks crispy and delicious.
YUM!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
yum! I have a slight addiction to potato chips. I am wondering if I would be able to share these with my family, I think not! Thanks for linking to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party!
Looks good…your potato chips look delicious! In fact, they look perfect…thanks for sharing!
Jamie, I'm totally with you – much more ready to get in the kitchen when it's cooler! These potato chips looks awesome! Sadly, I am a tiny bit of a potato chip addict. 🙂 Love these – pinning and sharing!
I'm a total sucker for potato chips. I've never made my own, though!
They are so easy and I love that you can flavor them how you like! 🙂
I NEED to get over my fear of frying….because these look amazing!
Hi – found you on DIY Dreamer and love how easy these look!
Sarah @ Pretty Simple Ideas
These look really good, now I'm wishing I had a deep fryer… maybe I'll try them in the oven…Thanks for sharing.
It bugs me to buy bagged chips because they are so dang expensive! What a treat to have homemade chips! My gears are already turning thinking about different seasonings to use. Thanks for sharing, Jamie!
These look so good, I just love homemade Potato Chips, Jamie! This is a fantastic recipe and thanks so much for sharing it with us. Hope to see you again real soon at Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
How would you attempt salt and vinegar flavored chips? Those are the favorite in the household
Must try this Jamie. I'm like you I don't buy them but this will work for me.