Homemade Lays-Style Potato Chips
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Homemade Lays-Style Potato Chips

Crispy homemade potato chips that rival the famous Lays brand, made fresh with just three simple ingredients.

45Min
4Servings
285Cal
EasyLevel
VegetarianVeganGluten freeKid friendlyvegetarianvegangluten_free
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Equipment

knife
cutting board
peeler
bowl
colander
deep pan
stove
tongs
plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

potatoes (peeled, thinly sliced)

4 pcs

sunflower oil (for deep frying)

500 ml

salt

5 g

Instructions

1

Prepare potatoes

Peel and slice potatoes into very thin rounds using a sharp knife or mandoline.

10 min
Slice as uniformly thin as possible for even cooking
2

Rinse and soak

Place sliced potatoes in cold water and rinse until water runs clear to remove excess starch.

10 min
Soaking removes starch for crispier chips
3

Heat oil

Heat sunflower oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat to 180°C.

5 minMedium-high heat
Test with a small potato slice - it should sizzle immediately
4

Fry chips

Pat potatoes dry, then fry in small batches until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch.

15 minMedium-high heattimer 4 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - fry in small batches for even cooking
5

Season and serve

Drain chips on paper towels, season with salt while hot, and serve immediately.

5 min
Season while hot so salt sticks better

Storage

Reheat: Not recommended - best eaten fresh

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for maximum crispiness

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