Homemade Potato Chips
Homemade potato chips aren’t necessarily hard to make. They just take a lot of time. But they are so flavorful and crispy, that they’re definitely worth the effort.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch or Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Snacks
Ingredients
- Russet potatoes
- Vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes.
- Using a mandolin on the thinnest setting, slice all of the potatoes.
- Add the potato slices to a large bowl, fill with enough water to cover the slices, add a layer of ice cubs on top, and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Drain the sliced potatoes in a colander, lay them individually on paper towels, pat them until dry, and transfer the slices to a plate.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven to about 350 degrees. On our gas stovetop, it was set to medium-high.
- Working in batches, add the potato slices to the oil in a single layer and cook them for around 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to turn brown.
- Remove the chips with a slotted spoon or spider drainer and put them on a plate lined with paper towels.
- Salt and pepper them immediately. And don’t skimp on the pepper. It really makes them special.
Notes
We always use a cut-resistant glove to avoid any mishaps with the mandoline – especially when slicing large batches when the repetitive motion can become a bit monotonous and you can easily lose your concentration.