With a perfectly crisp crunch and a slightly salty flavor, these Homemade Baked Potato Chips are so much better than the prepackaged chips at the store. Since they're baked, they're also lower in fat, making them a healthier alternative to serve with your favorite burgers or sandwiches without compromising on taste!
If you've never made your own potato chips before, this is the perfect time to start! You'll be surprised at how easy it is to make homemade potato chips, especially since these ones don't even require a deep fryer. Plus, that crispy crunch is so satisfying, and the seasoning options are endless. Once you get the hang of the process, you'll want to make them all the time!
Why You'll Love These Homemade Baked Potato Chips
- Easy to make. Traditional potato chips require quite a bit of effort. These ones don't even need to be soaked in cold water, so they're ready to bake almost instantly. Just make sure you have a mandolin to slice them really thin!
- Not fried. Instead of standing over a hot fryer waiting for your fries to turn golden brown, these crispy chips are baked to perfection. This makes them healthier, too! Don't worry — they're still perfectly crunchy.
- So crispy. The oil gently fries the potato chips in the oven, so although they are not fried traditionally, they still have the crispy, crunchy texture you love.
- Better ingredients. Most potato chips from the store are cooked in seed oils. This homemade version is much healthier because again, it's not deep fried, and we use olive oil to bake them. Avocado oil is also great healthier alternative to seed oils.
Ingredient Notes
To make these delicious homemade Baked Potato Chips, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):
- potatoes - use medium-sized yukon gold or russet potatoes for their high starch content.
- olive oil - choose olive oil or avocado oil to crisp up the potatoes in the oven.
- salt - it's very important to season well, as homemade chips can be bland without enough salt.
- garlic powder - this gives the chips a slightly sweet, savory flavor that takes them over the top.
You will also need measuring spoons, a large baking sheet, parchment paper, a mandoline slicer (or a sharp chef's knife), paper towels, and a large mixing bowl.
How to Make the Best Homemade Baked Potato Chips
- Slice potatoes. Use a mandolin slicer or a knife to slice potatoes into very thin slices, about ⅛ thick. Use a paper towel to pat the potato slices completely dry.
- Season. In a large mixing bowl, add potato slices, olive oil, salt and garlic powder. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Bake. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake in a 400F preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 25 minutes. Flip them once halfway through baking.
Recipe Variations
- Adjust the seasoning. Raid your spice rack to play with new flavors! Keep it simple with your favorite seasoning blend, like Old Bay seasoning, or dig deeper for the lemon pepper, BBQ dry rub, yellow curry powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, or make a custom blend. Have fun with it!
- Try a different vegetable. This recipe is also great for sweet potatoes or butternut squash. They both make delicious chips!
- Use the air fryer. Prepare the chips like normal, but bake them in the air fryer at about 325 degrees F for 15-20 minutes, then increase the temperature to 400 for the last 4-5 minutes to crisp them up. Watch carefully to avoid burning the chips.
How to Serve
These Homemade Baked Potato chips are delicious served on their own as a snack, or served on the side of some of my favorite sandwiches or burgers including:
- Breakfast Bagel
- Caprese Sandwich
- Cranberry Brie Grilled Cheese
- Salmon Burgers
- Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Roasted Broccoli Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Use the right kind of potatoes. Yukon golds and russet potatoes have the perfect texture for French fries and crispy baked potato chips. Avoid using low-starch potatoes, like red potatoes.
- Use a mandolin slicer. It's very hard to cut thin slices of potato perfectly with just a sharp knife. Use a mandoline slicer or a food processor attachment to slice very thin rounds quickly.
- Dry the potatoes. It's essential to get rid of all that excess starch before adding the cooking oil to make sure the chips are nice and crispy. Pat the sliced potatoes with a kitchen towel or paper towels, and you're good to go.
Storing and Freezing Instructions
How to Store
Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Cool completely first to avoid steam, which will cause the chips to become soft.
How to Reheat
If you prefer warm chips, bake the leftovers on a sheet tray at 350 degrees F for 3-5 minutes to make them hot and crispy again.
FAQ
Just like the store-bought variety, homemade chips need to be stored in an airtight container to avoid absorbing moisture. Otherwise, they'll become soft and soggy instead of crunchy. Freshly baked homemade chips will stay fresh for approximately 2-3 days in an airtight container, although they taste best fresh from the oven. Just make sure the chips are completely cool before storing them to avoid steam (and excess moisture) in the container.
If you want crispy chips, you do need to add some oil. However, you don't always have to fry chips to get the best texture. Instead, you can easily bake them in the oven for a healthy snack. However, even oven baked potato chips should have some oil as it will help to crisp them up in the oven. You don't need a ton, but a little bit can make a huge difference!
If you've ever seen all the chip flavors at the grocery store, you know there are tons of ways to season them to make them delicious! We like to keep it simple with salt and garlic powder, but you can also add onion powder, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese, nutritional yeast, BBQ dry rub, your favorite seasoning salt, or a ton of other options. Get creative with it and try something different!
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