Fried Potato Peels Food

BACON FAT-FRIED POTATO PEELS

Steps:

• Sandwich the potato peels in an even layer between paper towels. Press down to blot and remove any excess moisture from them.
• Attach a deep-frying thermometer to the side of a large, wide pot. Fill with about 2 inches of oil and add the bacon fat. Heat over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• Fry handfuls of the potato peels at a time, stirring them around with a slotted spoon to keep them from sticking to each other and to help them brown more evenly, until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer them with the slotted spoon to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with salt right away (you have 10 seconds!). Repeat with the remaining potato peels. Serve hot with ketchup, mayonnaise or equal parts mixed together for dipping.

ROASTED POTATO PEELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a layer of paper towels.
• Drain the peels and tip onto the paper towel-lined baking sheet. Dry the peels thoroughly, then discard the paper towels. Pour over the butter, oil, kosher salt, pepper, paprika and oregano and toss.
• Roast, stirring once, until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Tip the peels into a serving dish, sprinkle over the chives and sea salt and toss.

POTATO PEEL BREAKFAST NACHOS

Steps:

• Fill a large Dutch oven with 4 inches of oil and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets or plates with paper towels.
• Mix the mayonnaise, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic in a small bowl.
• Put the chives, cilantro, parsley, vinegar, lime juice and paprika in a blender and pulse until combined. Season with salt and pepper and slowly add 1 cup oil while blending at high speed. Add 1 tablespoon water and blend until combined.
• Drain the potato peels on 1 of the prepared baking sheets or plates and pat dry.
• Add half of the potato peels and fry, gently turning halfway with a spider or slotted spoon, until golden brown, 2 minutes 30 seconds. Transfer to the second prepared baking sheet and season with salt. Bring the oil temperature back to 350 degrees F, then fry the remaining potato peels.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the egg and fry until the edges get nice and crispy and the yolk is just set and still runny, 1 minute 30 seconds.
• To serve, drizzle 2 tablespoons of the lemon mayo and 1/4 cup (3 ounces) of the herb sauce on a platter then scatter the peels on top so they resemble a bird's nest. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of the lemon mayo and 1/4 cup (3 ounces) of the herb sauce (see Cook's Note). Top with the pickled jalapeños, fried egg and Cotija.

ROASTED POTATO PEELS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°. Place peels on a lightly oiled baking sheet; brush the peels with the butter.
• Bake until peels are golden and very crisp, about 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.