Trio Of Seasoned Potato Chips Recipes

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.

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Very thinly slice potatoes on a mandolin (about 1/16 inch thick). Cover in cold water (separately, if using multiple colors) for 1 hour. Swish potato slices around to release starch, then drain. Repeat until water is no longer cloudy. Spread slices out on kitchen towels and pat dry. Let air-dry 15 minutes.
• Fill a medium heavy pot halfway with extra-virgin olive oil. Clip a candy or frying thermometer to pot and heat oil to 345°. Add a small handful of potato slices and stir to break apart (temperature will drop and oil will vigorously bubble).
• Turn and stir potatoes until bubbling stops completely, about 4 minutes per batch; do not let temperature go above 350°. Remove and drain on paper towels. (If they are still slightly soft in the center after resting a minute, return to oil briefly.) Sprinkle with salt.
• Return oil to 345° between batches. (You can reuse the oil later to make more chips; store it in a tightly covered jar for up to a month.) Chips are best eaten the day they are made, but can be stored, once cooled completely, in an airtight container up to 3 days.

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.

CRAB BOIL POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine 8 ounces lump crabmeat (picked over) with 1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, 1 tablespoon each mayonnaise and fresh lemon juice, 2 teaspoons chopped chives, 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay and a pinch of salt. Spoon onto thick-cut potato chips and sprinkle with more Old Bay and chives.