Trio Of Seasoned Potato Chips Food

HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat your GAS oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the potato slices (2 cups) and olive oil (1 tablespoon). Mix well so every surface of every slice of potato is covered evenly- you may want to use your hands for this, since the sliced potatoes may stick together.
• Place the sliced potatoes on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they don't overlap (but they can touch a little on the edges). Sprinkle them evenly with the kosher salt (1 teaspoon) and any other spices you want to use. Bake in the top half of the oven for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Turn OFF the oven and allow to sit in oven while it cools off 15-30 minutes (ONLY do this with a gas oven. See notes for electric. This is optional if you're in a hurry, but highly recommended, as it will make the potatoes crispier. Keep an eye on them though- the residual heat can quickly burn them if you aren't careful!).
• Serve potato chips plain or with your favorite dipping sauce.

ROSEMARY CHIPS

Steps:

• Toss 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced russet potatoes with 2 teaspoons chopped rosemary, 1 grated garlic clove, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of cayenne. Spread on a baking sheet; roast in a 500 degrees F oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Flip the potatoes and cook until golden and crisp, 8 more minutes. Season with salt.

GARLIC AND HERB CAULIFLOWER CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment or silicone baking mats and spray with cooking spray.
• Microwave the cauliflower in a microwave-safe bowl on high, stopping and stirring halfway through, until tender, about 2 minutes; let cool for 5 minutes.
• Put the cauliflower in a clean towel and squeeze out any liquid. Transfer to a medium bowl and add the Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine.
• Scoop heaping-tablespoon mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart (10 to 12 to a sheet). Shape and flatten the mounds into small discs, about 2 1/2-inches wide.
• Bake until the edges of the crisps are deep golden brown, about 14 minutes. Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes before serving; the crisps will firm up as they cool.

MICROWAVE POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Evenly spread the olive oil on a square of parchment paper and sprinkle with some salt and pepper. Place the potato slices on the paper, making sure there is no overlap, and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Cook in the microwave for 3 minutes.

POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes about 1/16-inch thick with a mandolin-style vegetable slicer. Put the slices in tepid water, to cover, and soak for 30 minutes.
• Fill a tall heavy-bottomed pot, like a stockpot, about a third full with the oil. (Don't over fill the pot with oil, since it bubbles up during frying.) Set a deep frying thermometer in the pot and heat the oil, over medium heat, to 360 degrees F.
• Drain and spin the potatoes dry in a salad spinner. Spread the potatoes out on a pan and pat them dry with paper towels. When ready to fry, raise the heat to high. Working in small batches, carefully add the potatoes to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Lift the chips from the oil with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel covered baking sheet to drain. Season with the salt. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, taking care that the oil returns to 360 degrees F. before adding each batch. Serve warm or at room temperature.