Crispy Chips
Get ready to experience homemade snacking perfection with these irresistibly golden and crispy chips! Crafted from thinly sliced Russet potatoes and fried to crunchy perfection, this easy recipe delivers the ultimate balance of texture and flavor. The secret to their signature crunch lies in a simple ice bath that removes excess starch before frying, ensuring each chip is perfectly crisp. With just a handful of pantry staples—potatoes, vegetable oil, and salt—you’ll create a fresh, restaurant-quality treat that’s perfect for sharing. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying snack or served as a crowd-pleasing side dish, these homemade chips pair beautifully with your favorite dips and condiments. Quick to prepare and endlessly versatile, this recipe guarantees crispy chip bliss every time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Russet potatoes
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 6 cups Cold water
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt, and peel them if desired.
Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes as thinly as possible (approximately 1/16-inch thick).
In a large bowl, combine the cold water and ice to create an ice bath. Submerge the potato slices in the ice bath and let them soak for at least 15 minutes to remove excess starch, ensuring extra crispiness.
Drain the potato slices and pat them completely dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to monitor the temperature for precision.
Carefully add the potato slices to the hot oil in small batches, ensuring they aren’t overcrowded. Fry them for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, flipping them occasionally with a slotted spoon.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried chips onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
While the chips are still hot, sprinkle them with salt to taste.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining potato slices. Allow the chips to cool slightly before serving.
Serve the crispy chips immediately as a snack or as a side dish with dips or condiments of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8042 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 836.3 g | 1072% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.5 g | 598% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2538 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 197.7 g | 72% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.0 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.4 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 5041 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
