What happens when I get some free time? I get to experiment in the kitchen, that's what happens. I had extra russet potatoes that I don't want to go to waste, so I thought of making my own potato chips.
I will admit, it's easier and cheaper to get into the car (even with today's gas prices), drive to the grocery and grab a bag of potato chips. But, it's the satisfaction I get from creating something, that's why I choose to labor this way. And if you have kids, I bet they will enjoy making their own chips and getting creative with what flavors to put on the chips.
Ingredients:
3 russet potatoes
paprika
curry powder
white pepper
sea salt
canola oil
Procedure:
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| 1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water with a vegetable brush. I chose not to peel the potatoes, but I used the peeler to remove some "eyes" on the potatoes. |
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| 2. Using a sharp knife, slice the potatoes really thin, you can see through them. |
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| 3. Start heating up enough oil, so that the chips are floating in them without touching the bottom of the pot. Lay the potato slices on a plate and sprinkle with paprika, white pepper, and curry powder. |
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| 4. Carefully drop in one potato slice at a time. The oil must be hot enough to create bubbles when the potatoes are put in, but not too hot or you will quickly burn the potatoes. |
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| 5. Lay them on a wire rack until cool. This will allow air to circulate around the chips, making them crisp. I use the wire rack inside my toaster/oven for this purpose. Immediately sprinkle with salt before the oil dries out. You can also add any of the flavorings used earlier if necessary. Let cool to a crisp and enjoy. -GG- |
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