Jul 14 2026
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Zapp's Mesquite Bbq Chips Recipe

Inspired by DECO Wilmington
Time1h
Serves6

Make Zapp's Mesquite Bbq Chips Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Potato Chips

Method

Preparing the Potato Chips

  1. 1

    Wash and Slice Potatoes

    Thoroughly wash the Russet potatoes under running water. Using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife, slice them thinly (about 1/8 inch thick).

  2. 2

    Soak the Potato Slices

    Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl of cold water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch and help them crisp up during frying.

  3. 3

    Dry the Potato Slices

    After soaking, drain the water and pat the potato slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Frying the Chips

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Potato Slices

    Carefully add a handful of potato slices to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 6

    Drain the Chips

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried potato chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Making the Mesquite BBQ Seasoning

  1. 7

    Combine the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and liquid smoke until well combined.

Seasoning the Chips

  1. 8

    Season the Chips

    Once the chips are drained and still hot, sprinkle the mesquite BBQ seasoning mixture over the chips, tossing gently to coat evenly.

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