Few things in life are as satisfying as a good batch of homemade potato chips. There's just something about the way they taste that can't be beat.
These crispy chips are easy to make and taste delicious. Plus, you can customize them with your favorite seasonings.
Clean and peel potatoes. Slice to 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch thick. Use a food processor, mandolin slicer, or the slicing side on a box grater to get the slices thin enough.
Add the potato slices to a large bowl, of ice water. Let sit for 20 minutes to pull off the starch on the surface of the slices.
After 20 minutes, rinse the potato slices and shake as much liquid off as you can using a colander.
Place the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with an absorbent clean towel or paper towels. Pat the top to dry the slices. Repeat as needed until all the potato slices are dry.
In a large deep skillet, heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Work in small batches (15-20 batch of potato slices) making sure not to overcrowd the container, adding the slides to the hot oil.
Cook 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally using a slotted spoon.
Once they are floating on the top and golden brown, remove and place on a plate or sheet pan lined with paper towel to drain off the excess oil and cool.
Immediately sprinkle with the salt or other seasonings of choice.
If you let them cool completely and store them in an airtight container, they will stay fresh tasting up to 4 days.
Potato Chip Seasoning Ideas
Most of the time, I just salt them. However, there are a wide variety of options for you to try. Just add the seasoning right after they come out of the oil for maximum sticking.• Garlic powder • Onion powder • Smoked paprika • Black pepper • Cayenne powder • Dried cheese powder • Parmesan cheese powder • Sea salt