Description
Crispy, golden, and made with just three ingredients, these homestyle potato chips are a simple and satisfying snack that's better than store-bought.
Ingredients
4 large russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the potato slices in cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- Drain and pat the slices thoroughly dry with paper towels to prevent oil splatter.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or heavy deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Add potato slices in small batches to the hot oil and fry for 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove chips using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- While still hot, sprinkle chips with salt to taste.
- Let chips cool slightly before serving or store in an airtight container once fully cooled.
Notes
Use a mandoline slicer for even, thin slices.
Season with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, or vinegar powder for flavor variations.
For a rustic look and deeper flavor, leave the potato skins on.
Sweet potatoes can be used as a variation for a richer chip.
To restore crunch, reheat in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg