How to Make Chips

Name: How to Make Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 16 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups (approximately 500 grams) of peeled and thinly sliced potatoes; 3/4 cup (approximately 180 ml) of vegetable oil for frying. Preferably olive oil as it is the healthiest; Salt to taste

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36 m

Calories: 515

Medium

2 people

Chips are one of the most popular and delicious snacks around the world! These golden and crispy potato slices are the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dishes, from burgers to fried fish. But, did you know that these potatoes have a long history and a variety of preparation methods?

The history of chips dates back to the 17th century in Belgium, where they are believed to have been invented by fishermen looking for a way to cook and eat their potatoes. However, it was in France where the fried potatoes became popular and became the dish we know today.

When preparing chips, there are some important things to keep in mind. At the end of this article, we leave you with some tips that will make them perfect.

And now, let's go with the recipe to prepare chips at home, with easy-to-follow ingredients and steps. Make sure you have everything you need and prepare to enjoy delicious homemade chips:

Ingredients for How to Make Chips for 2 people

2 cups (approximately 500 grams) of peeled and thinly sliced potatoes
3/4 cup (approximately 180 ml) of vegetable oil for frying. Preferably olive oil as it is the healthiest
Salt to taste

How to make the recipe How to Make Chips

Wash the potatoes well and cut them into thin slices. Make sure to remove any dirt residue that may be there.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
While the oil is heating, dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel or paper towel to remove any excess moisture.
Once the oil is hot, add the potatoes to the skillet. Do not put too many potatoes at once to avoid lowering the oil temperature.
Fry the potatoes, stirring them occasionally to prevent them from sticking together and to cook them evenly.
Remove the fries from the oil once they are golden and crispy and place them on a plate with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
Now you can salt the potatoes to taste.
And finally, serve the hot fries and enjoy!
Now we leave you with some tips:

Notes and Tips

Here are some tips to get the perfect Chips:

Choose the right potatoes: It is important to choose low-starch potatoes, as these potatoes will stay firmer and crispier during frying. Some good options are "Russet", "Yukon Gold", or "Maris Piper" potatoes.
Dry the potatoes well: Make sure to dry the potatoes with a kitchen towel or paper towel before frying them to remove any excess moisture. This will help the potatoes to fry evenly and stay crispy.
Salt the potatoes just before serving: Salt the potatoes just before serving so that the salt does not evaporate and so that the flavor is more intense.
Always make sure to serve the fries hot: to enjoy their best flavor and texture.
The final touch: You can give a personal touch to your chips by adding spices or herbs to the oil before frying the potatoes, such as garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, rosemary, etc. You can also add these same spices at the very end by sprinkling them over the fries.

And there you have it, Foodies! Now you know how to prepare delicious chips!