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Microwave Potato Chips

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6 minutes to crisp microwave potato chips. No special tools required. #recipe
You don’t need a deep fryer to get crispy potato chips.  We made these chips right in the microwave!  I bought one of those fancy microwave chip makers, but quickly realized a plate and parchment paper does the trick much better.  The silicone tray tray still gets used so I can layer and get two plates out at once.  The $15 was worth it though for the awesome mandolin it came with.  Perfect slices every time, and quickly I might add.

6 minutes to crisp microwave potato chips. No special tools required. #recipe
The trick to crisp potato chips is the ice bath; the same method can also be applied for crispy french fries.  Soaking your spuds in cold water helps to remove the starch.  Potato starch is often added to baked goods to give it a moist and fluffy texture.  Unless you are making cheese puffs this is not what you want in a chip.

6 minutes to crisp microwave potato chips. No special tools required. #recipe
6 minutes to crisp microwave potato chips. No special tools required. #recipe

Microwave Potato Chips

Kelly @eclecticmommy
Crispy seasoned potato chips on demand.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 mins
Cook Time 6 mins
Total Time 8 mins
Cuisine appetizer, side, snack

Ingredients
  

  • potatoes
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • ice water

Instructions
 

  • Thinly slice your potatoes using a mandolin. Slices should be between 1/8-1/16 inch thick.
  • Immediately place slices in ice water. This helps to remove the starch and create crispy chips with those delicious air pockets.
  • Dry the slices using a salad spinner or clean dish towel.
  • Line a plate with parchment paper. Lay the potato slices out so they aren't touching. Spritz with a little olive oil, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Microwave on high for 3 minutes each side.
  • Transfer chips to a bowl, then repeat with the remaining slices.

Notes

Keep your chips crispy by storing in an airtight container of zip-lock bag.
You can refrigerate raw slices ahead ahead of time for on demand baking. Just place in water in an airtight container.
Try different kinds of potatoes. Golden and red potatoes crisp up nicely also.

6 minutes to crisp homemade potato chips. No special tools required. #recipe
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  1. Christian

    5 stars
    I made these and they came out FANTASTIC since my chips were really thin I only needed to microwave them for only 3 min. in total. Anyone not sure whether to try… TRY THEM.

    • Kelly Denton

      Awesome Christian. So glad the recipe worked great for you. I just whipped up a huge batch to enjoy with our BBQ today. They are a family favorite.

  3. Stephanie

    5 stars
    AMAZING!! I used a potato peeler because I didn’t have a mandolin and I just used some cooking spray instead of olive oil. My 9 yr old said he’ll never eat a lays potato chips again!!! Thanks sooooo much for this fantastic idea!!