Microwave Sea Salt Potato Chips

If you never made potato chips in the microwave, it’s time to try! These Microwave Sea Salt Potato Chips are perfectly crispy and crunchy with the added bonus of no greasy mess.

Microwave potato chips have been around for a few years. I finally made my first batch last week, and I’m glad I did! It was a success. As a cook who likes to experiment, there are simply too many recipes to try and not enough time to do it. Well, I can cross cooking potato chips in the microwave off my list. Yay!

Making your own potato chips has some benefits, including that you control exactly what goes into them. Unlike many store-bought chips, only three ingredients are involved: potato, oil, and salt. That’s it! And no preservatives!

You have complete control—from the kind of oil to the amount of salt. In fact, you can omit oil altogether for really light and healthy snacking. As for me, I’m an olive oil kind of girl.

One other benefit is that you determine the quantity of chips to make—SOOOOO important! If you’re like me, and I think many of you are, the amount I eat is directly proportional to the amount available. Am I right? Having a huge bag of chips in the house is a very dangerous thing for a girl’s (and a guy’s) waistline. Out of sight is NOT out of mind. If it’s in the pantry, I will hunt it down! So, when I make only what I need at the moment, the problem is eliminated!

As it turns out, microwave potato chips are perfect for smaller batches. They are super easy to make and clean up, and there is no greasy mess. However, this microwave method is great for small batches, each requiring 5 to 6 minutes to microwave. For large quantities, it’s best to deep-fry or bake.

If you have not tried to microwave potato chips, just do it at least once. It is fun and fun to eat!

Hope to see you next time. Take care!

Helpful tips:

• Peeling potatoes is optional. I think it looks prettier with the skin on.
• Potato slices can be cooked on a paper towel-lined plate or a greased plate. I prefer paper towels because the potatoes tend to slide around on a greased plate.
• Use sea salt sparingly at first. Taste test the first batch and adjust the salt to your preference on the next batch.
• If the chips lose their crispness during storage, microwave for 15-20 seconds (and allow to cool for 1 minute) to restore crispness.
• To customize the flavor, sprinkle potato slices with the seasoning of choice after brushing them with oil. 

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Microwave Sea Salt Potato Chips

Author: Thao | In Good Flavor Cooking Method:Microwave Cuisine:American Courses:Appetizers, Snacks Recipe Keys: C Carbohydrate

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutesTotal time: 25 minutesServings:2 Servings

Description

If you never made potato chips in the microwave, it’s time to try! These Microwave Sea Salt Potato Chips are perfectly crispy and crunchy with the added bonus of no greasy mess.

Ingredients

• 1 large potato (about 3/4 lb.)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• sea salt

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the potato. Peel the skin, if desired. Cut the potato into 1/8″ to 1/16″-inch slices using a mandoline or a sharp knife. 
2. To remove excess starch, rinse the slices under cold water until the water runs clear. Alternatively, soak them in a bowl with plenty of water for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse.
3. Line a microwave oven-proof plate with a few layers of paper towels. Remove a small handful of potato slices from the bowl. Pat dry on a clean kitchen towel. Brush the top with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt. Flip over. Oil and salt on the second side.
4. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the plate without touching each other. Microwave them at full power for 3 minutes. The potato slices will begin to brown slightly. Turn the slices over. Microwave an additional 1-2 minutes at full power or 2-3 minutes at 50% power. The edges will curl. Remove the chips that have become crispy and turned light brown early. Continue cooking the remainder until they are done. Place the chips on a paper towel-lined surface to cool. 
5. Repeat cooking the remaining potato slices.  Store in an airtight container.
6. Makes 2 servings.

Notes

• The cook time provided in the Recipe Card section is the total cook time for 3 batches. Cook time per batch is 5-6 minutes. You may need to cook an additional batch for larger potatoes.
• Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your potato slices and the strength of your microwave. Keep an eye on the slices while they cook, as the time may be faster or slower than the suggested timeframe. Adjust cooking time accordingly, if needed.
• Omit oil for a healthier option.

Keywords:Microwave, Potato Chips, Sea Salt, Healthy Potato Chips

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