How To Make Homemade Potato Chips
There's nothing quite like a freshly made batch of fried potato chips. And when they're homemade, they're even better!
Suggested Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 spuds Russet Potatoes Yukon Gold, Red Bliss and Sweet Potatoes are all options.
- 24 oz Frying Oil Use the amount your pot needs. Fill the pot up around ⅗ of the way up the sides.
- 6 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Goes into the starch rinsing liquid.
- ½ tablespoon Sea Salt Add the salt once the potato chips come out of the fryer.
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing The Potatoes To Be Fried
- Start with clean, washed potatoes. You can peel them or leave the skins on, depending on your preference. Prepare a large bowl of cold water to place the sliced potatoes in to remove excess starch. The starch can burn, leaving unwanted flavor and appearance.Add to the bowl a few tablespoons of salt, plus Apple Cider vinegar (optional)
Step 2: Slicing the Potatoes
- The best option is to use a mandolin set on the thinnest setting. This will create even potato chip slices and will fry within the same amount of time.The next option is using a sharp chef's knife. Take your time and try to create even slices.
Step 3: Frying the Potato Chips
- Prepare an area with paper towels laid out. This will be for the potato chips when they come out of the hot oil to drain. Add sea salt as soon as they come out. If you wait, the salt will not stick as well.Using either vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil, fill a large pot or deep fryer ⅗ of the way. Heat the oil to 350 to 360 degrees. Then add one slice of potato chip and use it as a tester. If the potato burns, the oil is too hot.