Chips Recipe
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Ingredients
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Potato Chips
Tortilla Chips
Method
Potato Chips
- 1
- 2
Soak the Slices
Place the potato slices in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch and allows for crispier chips.
- 3
Dry the Potato Slices
After soaking, drain the potatoes and lay them out on a clean kitchen towel. Pat them dry with another towel to remove excess moisture.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat 4 cups of vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature.
- 5
Fry the Chips
Carefully add a handful of potato slices to the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
Season the Chips
Sprinkle the hot chips with salt, paprika, and garlic powder to taste while they are still hot.
Tortilla Chips
- 7
Prepare the Tortillas
Cut 10 medium corn tortillas into triangles (four cuts per tortilla).
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Tortilla Chips
Carefully add a batch of tortilla triangles to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
- 10
Season the Chips
While the tortilla chips are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.