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Homemade Potato Chips

Ditch the overly processed store-bought potato chips for this homemade recipe!
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 servings
Calories 529kcal
Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. Russet potatoes
  • 3 cups vegetable or canola oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons salt

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes and thinly slice them using a mandoline slicer set to 1/16 - 1/8 of an inch thickness.
    Homemade Potato Chips
  • Soak the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water with ice cubes for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
    Homemade Potato Chips
  • Prepare a large dish lined with a clean, absorbent kitchen towel for drying the potato slices.
    Homemade Potato Chips
  • Rinse the potato slices and pat them dry thoroughly before transferring them to a separate bowl or plate for frying.
    Homemade Potato Chips
  • Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 350-365°F.
  • Fry the potato slices in batches, stirring consistently, until they turn golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
    Homemade Potato Chips
  • Transfer the chips to a paper towel-lined cooling rack or plate, sprinkle with salt, and let them cool in a single layer.
  • Once cooled, store the potato chips in an airtight container. DEVOUR!

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg