Homestyle Potato Chips

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Homemade potato chips are fun and easy. Guaranteed they won't last long! A food processor with a slicing attachment is very helpful for slicing the potatoes. Experiment with the thickness; you may like them thicker or thinner. I like to use olive oil for frying, but you can use safflower, corn, or peanut oil as well as vegetable oil.

Submitted by ALMALOU
Updated on March 26, 2024
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin

  • 3 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 quart oil for deep frying

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    ingredients gathered to make homestyle potato chips

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  2. Transfer potato slices to a large bowl of cold water as you slice them.

    potatoes being sliced and placed in a bowl of cold water

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  3. Drain slices and rinse under cold water. Refill the bowl with water, add 3 tablespoons salt, and put slices back in the bowl. Let potatoes soak in the salty water for at least 30 minutes.

    potatoes soaking in cold salty water

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  4. Drain and rinse slices again. Pat dry.

    sliced potatoes being pat dry

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  5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).

  6. Working in small batches, fry potato slices until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Continue until all of the slices are fried.

    slices being fried in hot oil until golden

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  7. Season potato chips with additional salt if desired.

    potato chips salted

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  8. Serve and enjoy!

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Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

For really precise slices, you can use a mandoline slicer for the potatoes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

179 Calories
11g Fat
19g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 179
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 2623mg 114%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 449mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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