Homemade Potato Chips

Prepared by: Sue and Mike Dinner Date: 9/25/03

Ingredients:
bullet2 Large Russet Potatoes, unpeeled
bullet1 Qt Canola or Vegetable Oil
bulletSeasoned Salt and Paprika to taste

Prepares 2-4 servings

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 4-6 minutes

 

Directions:
bulletRinse and scrub the potatoes and place in ice water.
bulletBegin heating the oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to 475 degrees. 
bulletUsing a thin slicing blade on a food processor or a mandolin, cut the potatoes into paper thin slices.
bulletReturn the sliced potatoes into ice water.
bulletWhen the oil is hot, shake off as much water from the potato slices as possible and blot dry with paper towels. 
bulletDrop a handful of the potato slices into the hot oil.  Stand back!  Grease will pop.
bulletWhen the popping stops and the potatoes begin to brown, remove them with a slotted spoon or basket and drain in a single layer on paper towels.  Sprinkle generously with seasoned and paprika.
bulletKeep warm.  Repeat the process until potatoes are cooked.  
  Reference:  Cooking with Days of Our Lives

 

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