Description
Homestyle Potato Chips are crispy, golden, and irresistibly crunchy. Made with just potatoes, oil, and salt, these homemade chips are fresher and more customizable than store-bought. Perfect for snacking, parties, or serving alongside sandwiches and burgers.
Ingredients
4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin
3 tbsp salt, plus more to taste
1 quart oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Slice potatoes paper-thin and place them in a large bowl of cold water as you work.
- Drain, rinse under cold water, then refill the bowl with fresh water and 3 tbsp salt. Soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Drain again, rinse, and pat slices thoroughly dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 365°F (185°C).
- Working in small batches, fry potato slices until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Season with extra salt to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for evenly thin slices.
- Soaking potatoes removes starch for crispier chips.
- Season immediately while chips are warm so flavors stick.
- Try spice blends, cheese, or herbs for different flavors.
- For a lighter version, use an air fryer instead of deep frying.
- Prep Time: 40 mins (includes soaking)
- Cook Time: 15–20 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup chips)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
