Golden Crispy Homemade Potato Chips: Pan-Fried Perfection
Easy Pan-Fried Potato Chips Recipe – Your Perfect Beer Snack!
Tired of store-bought chips? Make these incredibly crispy and savory homemade potato chips right in your kitchen with just a pan! They’re an ideal snack for beer lovers or a delightful treat for kids. You’ll be surprised at how simple they are to make!
Main Ingredients
- 1 Potato (medium-sized)
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (use generously)
- Pinch of Salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (use generously)
- Pinch of Salt (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the potato thoroughly. You can leave the peel on or remove it. Using a mandoline slicer or a peeler, slice the potato as thinly as possible. Slicing thinly while maintaining the potato’s shape is key to achieving crispiness.
Step 2
Place the sliced potatoes in cold water and rinse them several times to remove excess starch. Continue rinsing until the water runs clear. This step prevents the chips from sticking together and ensures a crispier result.
Step 3
Gently pat the rinsed potato slices completely dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Excess moisture can cause splattering oil and lead to soggy chips, so drying them thoroughly is crucial.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, allowing it to spread generously. Reduce the heat to low. Carefully place the dried potato slices in the pan, making sure they don’t overlap. Overlapping will prevent them from cooking evenly and becoming crisp.
Step 5
Once one side of the potato slices turns golden brown and begins to cook, flip them over and continue to fry until the other side is also golden and crispy. Once both sides are evenly golden, remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle with salt to taste. The most important tip for achieving ultimate crispiness is to cook them slowly over low heat for an extended period. This patient cooking process will yield potato chips as delightfully crunchy as those you buy!
