Potato Chips

Alton Brown

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2008

Show: Good EatsEpisode: There Will Be Oil

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Total Time:
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Yield:
4 servings
Level:
Intermediate
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Ingredients

Directions

Preheat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a 4-quart cast iron Dutch oven. A deep-fry thermometer clipped to the Dutch oven should reach 300 degrees F.

While the oil heats, line a large mixing bowl with paper towels.

On a mandoline or with a sharp knife, cut 8 to 10 slices of the potato, widthwise, to about the thickness of a dime. Carefully add the slices 1 at a time to the hot oil. Using a spider, constantly move the slices in the hot oil for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Remove the chips with the spider, allowing some of the excess oil to drain off. Move the finished chips to the lined bowl and shake to remove additional oil. Adjust the heat as necessary to maintain 300 degrees F and continue slicing and frying the potatoes in small batches. When the final batch has finished frying, sprinkle the chips with kosher salt, to taste, and shake the bowl to evenly distribute the salt. Remove the paper towels and serve.

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  • on November 23, 2010

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    Simple, straight forward recipe, love that about this. However for a healthier alternative to friend potato chips, I reco baked Kale chips:

    http://foodbeforeshoes.wordpress.com/2010/11/23/kale-chips/

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  • on November 17, 2010

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    I'm sure these are just delicious. I used my box grater for some, sliced some with a knife. Used vegetable oil in a dutch oven on my halfhearted stove. I ended up with some potato nubs or nubbins and some that look like potato chips and taste like fries.

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  • on August 13, 2010

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    These chips were delicous. We crumbled blue cheese on top and they were a huge hit! Thanks Alton!

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