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nanette.blanchard@springsboard.org (NANETTE BLANCHARD)
Potato ChipsIngredients (use vegan versions): 1 potato, thinly sliced (peel or don't peel)
Directions:Spray a dinner plate with Pam. Place potato slices on plate in a single row. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Turn slices over and continue to microwave on high another 3 to 5 minutes. Potatoes are done when they are lightly browned - if they aren't browned, they won't get crisp. This may take longer depending on your microwaves wattage but you will be safe with the initial 4 minutes of cooking. You need to watch them carefully after that. Now comes the hard part. Remove from plate and toss in a bowl with salt or seasoning of your choice and let cool! It is important to let them cool so they can crisp up.
This recipe makes a small amount but I think these are tastier than the commercial fatfree chips. I haven't had such good luck doing this with sweet potatoes unfortunately.
Thank you for this great recipe!
Archived comment by: g.
This Sounds like a great recipe I'm hungry I think I'll go try it!
Archived comment by: linda
Instead of Pam or vegetable cooking spray (which I think should be outlawed because of its excess packaging, even if they do now claim to be free of CFCs), try this: put the chips into a plastic bag with about a teaspoon of oil (or more or less), blow in some air, and shake to coat. Works great, and you can re-use the bag, too.
Archived comment by:
kes@direct.ca
I tried these potato chips, and I thought they were great. I tried salting them before they were cooked, so that the salt would sink into the potatoes! They were great! I also want to try coating them in oil first, like someone suggested!
Archived comment by: andrea
I coated these in oil. They taste great like that! I also tried cooking them a little more to make them even more crunchy! Try it!!!
Archived comment by: andrea
This is a great recipe that my whole family is enjoying. I have know sworn never to touch another store bought chip. My girlfriend even got excited when she tried them, and she is a chipaholic. Thanks for this recipe
Archived comment by: judy
Tryed this chip recipe today. It was sooooo great. You gotta try this one !
Archived comment by: rebecca
With regards to vegetable sprays... High end cooking stores carry these contraptions that you put your oil in, pump the top, then spray. I think they cost about $10. There are no chemicals, the only thing they contain is OIL and AIR. =)
Archived comment by: jennifer
i didn't think these would come out right but they did, in fact they were very good! just make sure you watch them so they don't burn. thanks for the recipe
Archived comment by: alexis
These are so good....I'm trying all sorts of flavors. BBQ sauce, seasonings. Anyone have any suggestions?
Archived comment by: kari
i let these cool and tried to store them. they got soggy. any suggestions on this?
Archived comment by: kari
Great Recipe! I totally luved it, and I don't think I'll ever go back to buy chips from the store
Thanx.
Archived comment by: jose
this potato chips are so good. I love them thanks for the recipe. I'm going to try it with more different seasons next time. The oil give it great flavor to.
Archived comment by: amon
I really liked these. They remind me of the kettle chips on the market. Great way to solve my chip addiction!
Archived comment by: granolagirl
Although the process was pretty labor-intensive considering the small number of chips it yields, this recipe was fun to make and a yummy way to use up some potatoes. The thinner you slice them, the more it makes and the better they taste!
Archived comment by: annette
Very good! I didn't think it would work, but it did and is delicious! Just make sure that the chips are browned or else they will be chewy. Thanks for the great recipe!
Archived comment by: suemaries
I've tried this recipe in the past by just putting the potoato slices on a paper towel. Its very easy and no added fat!!!
Archived comment by: kimmik
These ARE great! I tried both methods - with and without paper towels. They stuck to the paper towel in my microwave, so I made another batch on a plate coated with olive oil. Hooker
Archived comment by: hooker
This recipe was very quick and easy to make! The chips turned out to be absolutely delicious! Everyone must try these for themselves!
Archived comment by: bellalun Has anyone tried these in the oven. I don't own a micro-nuker. Archived comment by: beamhead
I actually used an oven~not a huge fan of microwaves for most things~I heated my old oven up to 400 degrees and did about 10 minutes on each side (or less~you really gotta keep a close eye on them with guessing around and oven temp. variations and such). Oven works, just play around till you get it.
Archived comment by: asamrb
I've just made these today, and let me tell ya, nothing can beat these homemade ones with a stick, compared to store bought potato chips. From now on, this is what I'll be eating, and I'm a potato chip lover. Note: I sprinkle some nutritional flakes over them for a different tasting chip. And I baked them in the oven anywhere between 375 to 400 degrees. Thanx for the recipe.
Archived comment by: sterlingsilver226
i hate using knives! i was wondering if using a vegetable peeler would work or then would the chips be too thin?
Archived comment by: aprilflowers
what is wrong with a mircrowave oven?
Archived comment by: lisamjac
Havent you ever wondered why some people call microwaving something nuking it HINT,HINT lisamjac
Archived comment by: chiles
microwaves have nothing to do with what you are hinting at - the reason why im asking is because alot of people on this site seem to believe that microwaves are dangerous to your health, and nobody seems to have a real reason why they think this - a microwave does not work using nuclear radiation
http://rabi.phys.virginia.edu/HTW/microwave_ovens.html so please stop believing the hype, make you life easier, and use a microwave:)
Archived comment by: lisamjac
Microwaves have been shown in some research to destroy vitamins in foods. Howe'ver I think it was an unfair test because they used excessive water.
Archived comment by: bstutzma
To lisamjac:
http://www.herbalhealer.com/microwave.html Microwaving heats food in a very un-natural way. It actually rearranges the atoms, and does much damage...aww...just visit the link above.
Archived comment by: sirFartsAlot
I just tried this recipe and I could not believe how well it turned out! I mean, these chips are truly as good as (if not better than) the commercially available baked chips. And so easy in the microwave!! No more buying bags of chips, and finally a good excuse to invest in a mandoline!
Archived comment by: kitreece22
My favorite seasing for these super yummy potato chips is salt and pepper
Archived comment by: kmzach
Terrible. i tried 4 times to do make them. i have a potato slicer that made them thin, i tried 1 batch in the microwave oiled as directed; didn't work at all. tried un-oiled in microwave as instructed; also didn't work. Tried oven oiled; again didn't work, they were mushy on the inside and burnt on the outside. then tried un oiled, also same result. i have a gas oven and a regular microwave. i don't know how the rest of you got this to work , but i thought it was a major waste of time and potatos.
Archived comment by: tofuAmazon
Wow...I did these in the oven and thought they came out great. I used olive oil, baked them @ ~400 degrees, flipping them once, and then sprinkled on some kosher salt. They were a hit with everyone! Thanks for a great recipe!
Archived comment by: moi
Just a note about microwave oven safety: The jury is still out on whether microwaves harm food to an extent that places your health at risk. There are howe'ver some serious problems associated with the use of microwave ovens. To ensure good health NEVER use plastic in a microwave! Plastic wrap is probably the worst offender - harmful, estrogenic chemicals such as phthalates can leach into food in large quantities from these wraps (especially if the food is oily). Also there are compounds used in micro-wave safe packaging called heat susceptors that can leach chemicals such as benzene, xylene and many others with long arduous names into food (microwave popcorn is a high offender here). It is important to know that microwave-safe is not a regulated term and many safe products are not tested at the actual temperatures they must withstand in most microwave ovens.
Archived comment by: kreiber
Please read this link if you're interested:
http://www.jrussellshealth.com/microwaves.html There are many facts on the web to back up this issue on microwaves. We used to microwave our food a few years ago. Once we stopped microwaving, my health has improved....especially my blood. Please read and pass on. Thank you.
Archived comment by: cW818
A microwave oven uses microwaves to heat food. Microwaves are radio waves. In the case of microwave ovens, the commonly used radio wave frequency is roughly 2,500 megahertz (2.5 gigahertz). Radio waves in this frequency range have an interesting property: they are absorbed by water, fats and sugars. When they are absorbed they are converted directly into atomic motion = heat. Microwaves in this frequency range have another interesting property: they are NOT absorbed by MOST plastics, glass or ceramics(If that still leaves u wondering,only use MICROWAVABLE COOKWARE usually stated on bottom of dish). Metal reflects microwaves, which is why metal pans do not work well in a microwave oven. In microwave cooking, the radio waves penetrate the food and excite water and fat molecules pretty much evenly throughout the food. There is no heat having to migrate toward the interior by conduction. There is heat everywhere all at once because the molecules are all excited together……. Is’nt there bigger issues in this world, like global warming. Oh by the way you LOSE much needed nutrition, EVERY time you cook food, what should we do now stop eating. LOL
Archived comment by: mikegats696
Oh by the way the chips were great
Archived comment by: mikegats696
Glass and ceramics are fine but trust me - don't use plastic if you can help it! Especially plastic wraps. When heated, plastic wraps release chemicals such as phthalates which mimic estrogen. Bad for all you guys out there and especially for male fetuses. It doesn't really have anything to do with the microwaves - any heating will do it... people wouldn't think of putting plastic wrap in the oven so why put it in the microwave?? Some plastics are ok - the really hard ones but because it is phthalates that make plastic soft and bendable it is best to avoid the softer plastics (wraps, old margarine tubs etc...) Invest in some Pyrex and you won't have to worry!
Archived comment by: kreiber
Remarkable! So easy! I was surprised at the amount of salt they seem to need though, but hey, more salt means more iodine, so its not all bad. I put a good amount of e-v olive oil in the middle of a ceramic plate and smeared it around with the chips so that they were covered on both sides - easy and fast, and I didn't have to go find a bag or anything. Plus, then I just microwaved the chips on the plate, and they didn't stick or anything! Hint to people who say its labour intensive: buy a vegetable mandolin. It took me less than a minute to slice the large potato into even thickness chips. My only bugbear: the microwave now has a fine coating of oil all over the inside of it. The recipe is a bit splattery.
Archived comment by: randomlyred
The reason for the oil on the plate is so they don't stick. If you put the chips in a bag or coat them, then they are no longer fat free. They sell a plate thing called a Micro Chip that is round with a bunch of slats in it so it holds a bunch of potato slices upright. Microwave and you get more chips than you would laying face down on a plate. You can make tortilla chips in it also by putting corn tortilla triangles on it. Check it out here.
http://www.blol.com/MICRO_CHIP_MAKER___HWCM1-.htmlArchived comment by: idcgirl
I've just tried this and was amazed at the results. Very nice and easy too. Plus they taste better than shop brought. Thank you for the recipe
Archived comment by: lITTLEANGEL
Yea! I'm a fried food addict with family a history of heart disease , so I buy only baked products and don't own a jug of oil or a deep fryer, for my own good (plus I don't want to look like a man-blob
Unfortunately my boyfriend loves tater tots and other oven-baked but high-fat foods (which I'm sure are not trans-fat free?). When he makes some I can't resist... but now I can just bake some chips along with his unhealthy snacks! I have a mandoline so slicing was a breeze... I want to do sweet potatoes next! Oh- the microwave chip making thing looks interesting but I have to agree: plasic is evil. But the picture on the site was a hoot- looks like they put pringles in!
Archived comment by: monaccount
Very very good. It came out very crispy. I am going to try the same techinque with Plantains and maybe sweet potatoes
Archived comment by: vkmoorthy
MMMMmmm-WoW!! These are freakin good!!, i was about to go to the store and get some chips too and..as this site has just about everthing, i said..emmm hey let's see if they got a easy recipe for Potatoe chips...and ta-da! this is def. a recipe i will use all the time. Come on you know ya wanna...... i put salt, pepper and garlic powder on my chips..and also i used thoes little potatoes...im sure they are called new potatoes...go on, go and make em.
Archived comment by: blessedbe1988
If anyone is worried about a microwave, then get a toaster oven. It is a tiny oven and a toaster in one (hence the name). I can't see using all the energy to heat a big oven to toast a few potato chips. Unless you are making a large batch, that is a lot of wasted energy. I got my toaster oven for about $30 and it works pretty well. here are some links to toaster ovens (mine)
http://www.lnt.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1364629 some more
http://www4.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductsHOM.aspx?DeptID=25439&CatID=21567&CatTyp=DEP&ItemTyp=G&GrpTyp=PRD&ItemID=0bf9864&ProdSeq=3&ProdCount=11&Dep=Housewares&RefPage=SearchDepartment&ShowMenu=T&ShopBy=0&SearchString=toaster+oven&S4DeptID=25439&CmCatId=SearchResults http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002XGRCK/qid=1141841829/sr=8-2/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-4215509-0300043?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=284507Archived comment by: vegetasia
