Chips Recipe
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Ingredients
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Potato Chips
Tortilla Chips
Method
Potato Chips
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Soak the Potato Slices
Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl of cold water to soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps to remove excess starch.
- 3
Dry the Potato Slices
After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
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Fry the Potato Chips
Carefully add a handful of potato slices to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- 6
Drain and Season
Remove the chips using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt, paprika, and garlic powder while still hot.
- 7
Serve
Allow the chips to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them plain or with your favorite dip!
Tortilla Chips
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Cut the Corn Tortillas
Stack the corn tortillas and cut them into triangular wedges, about 6 pieces per tortilla.
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Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Fry the Tortilla Chips
Carefully add a batch of tortilla wedges to the hot oil, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- 11
Drain and Season
Remove the tortilla chips with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain. While still hot, sprinkle with salt.
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Serve
Let the tortilla chips cool slightly before serving. Perfect for dipping in salsa, guacamole, or queso!