HOMEMADE CRISPY POTATO CHIPS

 

 

 

I'm addicted to the crunchy,irresistible taste of store-bought chips. I always wondered as to what contributed to the uniform crispy texture of the chips, purchased from the markets.After googling various hacks, I decided to prepare potato chips at home. Viola ! the the chips turned out be perfectly crispy. I learned some important pointers,which were really helpful in getting the desired results.Selection of Potato variant is key for the crispiness- Potato should be large and firm.Immersing the slices in ice water,is key for crispy texture. Rinsing the slices in ice cold water,eliminates the starch content completely. I followed every nuance and was elated with the outcome. Thenceforth,I will prepare my favorite chips at home and eat it too!.

 

INGREDIENTS :

POTATOES (  LARGE VARIANT )

OIL FOR FRYING

ICE COLD WATER

SALT - AS REQUIRED

PROCEDURE :

1. Wash ,wipe and peel the skin of potatoes.

2. Take a chips cutter and rub the peeled potato to make thin slices.

 

3. Transfer the slices to the container with ice cold water and immerse it for 20 minutes.

4. After twenty minutes,take the slices from the water and rinse it thoroughly with fresh ice water to get rid of starch content.

5. Spread the cleaned slices on a clean cotton cloth to get rid of excess moisture content .

6. Heat oil in a pan and when it is hot enough,drop the slices gently. Always maintain medium heat,else the chips will turn brown and over cooked.

7. Fry till the chips turn crisp and colour changes to  golden. Don't spread the fried chips on a tissue cloth.

 

8.Allow it to cool for a couple of minutes,sprinkle salt and chilli powder and store it in airtight container.