Homemade Chunky Chips
Bring the taste of classic comfort food to your kitchen with our irresistible Homemade Chunky Chips recipe! Crafted from starchy Russet potatoes and double-fried to golden perfection, these thick-cut chips boast a crispy exterior and fluffy interior that will satisfy every craving. Parboiled with a splash of vinegar to enhance their texture and then fried twice for maximum crunch, these fries are seasoned simply with salt and a dash of ground black pepper for mouthwatering flavor. Perfect as a side dish or snack, they pair beautifully with burgers, dips, and more. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe ensures restaurant-quality chunky chips from the comfort of home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Potatoes (large, starchy like Russets)
- 1 liter Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick chips, roughly 1.5 cm wide.
Place the cut chips into a large bowl and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
Fill a large pot with water, add the white vinegar, and bring it to a boil.
Add the chips into the boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked.
Drain the chips and let them cool completely. You can speed up this process by placing them in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 160°C (320°F).
Carefully add the chips in batches to avoid overcrowding and fry them for about 5 minutes until they start to become golden but are still not fully crispy.
Remove the chips using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (375°F).
Refry the chips in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes each batch.
Remove the chips from the oil and drain them on fresh paper towels.
Season the chips immediately with salt and ground black pepper.
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chunky chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8695 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 885.3 g | 1135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.7 g | 634% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 568.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 7169 mg | 312% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.6 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.9 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 6436 mg | 137% | |
*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.
