Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Snack Chip Recipes Potato Chip Recipes Homestyle Potato Chips 4.7 (236) 192 Reviews 70 Photos 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 Save Rate Print Share 70 70 70 70 70 Prep Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced paper-thin 3 tablespoons salt, plus more to taste 1 quart oil for deep frying Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Transfer potato slices to a large bowl of cold water as you slice them. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain and rinse slices again. Pat dry. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Season potato chips with additional salt if desired. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Serve and enjoy! Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 179 Calories 11g Fat 19g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved