Chips. Who doesn't love them? Nobody, that's who. And if someone says they don't love chips, they're lying. Because, seriously, chips are tasty, easy, and a great go-to snack. Plus there are so many different kinds of chips out there you can please anybody — and you can make them at home faster than you can go to the store and buy some.
Probably the most fun, easiest chip you can make is microwave potato chips! Yes, it's true. You can totally make potato chips in the microwave and it's beyond easy. Bonus: the chips are completely fat free! There are all kinds of great tips out there for cooking microwave chips, but here is a good way to get started:
1. Slice one small potato very thinly. You do not need to peel the potato first. Use a mandoline to get very thin, evenly-sliced potatoes. You can also use a sharp knife, it will just take some patience.
2. As you slice the potatoes, put them directly into a large bowl of water. Once the entire potato is sliced, drain off the water, refill the bowl with water and let the potatoes soak for about 5 minutes. Keep the potatoes in the water until it's time to cook 'em.
3. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the size of the glass tray in your microwave. Place parchment paper directly on the glass tray.
4. Place a few paper towels flat on your counter. Remove some of the potatoes from the water, place on the paper towels, and dab dry with another paper towel.
5. Spread potato slices evenly on the lined microwave dish, so that they are not touching. Sprinkle evenly with some salt.
6. Cook for 2 minutes on high. Flip potatoes, sprinkle second side with a little more salt, then cook for 2-3 more minutes. Watch the chips and remove them from the microwave as they turn a light golden brown. (Some chips may be taken out sooner than others.)
7. Repeat drying and cooking process until you've used your entire potato, probably about 3 batches total. You can reuse the parchment paper. If it starts to curl, just flip it over between batches.
These potato chips are super light and crispy and you absolutely will not believe they came out of the microwave. And, if you don't tell your friends the secret, everyone will think you are amazing. Because you are.
Now that you're in a chip-making mood, here are even more fun chips you can cook up yourself.
1. Plantain Chips
These little beauties are divine dipped in salsa, but also make for a pretty awesome standalone snack, too.
Get the recipe from Running to the Kitchen
2. Carrot Chips
These baked carrot chips are crispy and a great healthy snack.
Get the recipe from Running to the Kitchen
3. Crispy Garlic Ginger Bok Choy Chips
Yes, bok choy can become a chip. And, yes, those chips are uber delicious, especially flavored with garlic and ginger.
Get the recipe from Cooking on the Weekends
4. Curried Sweet Potato Chips
The salty-sweet flavor of sweet potato chips cannot be beat.
Get the recipe from Tasty Yummies
5. Cinnamon Curry Apple Chips
Add a little spice to your apple chips with cinnamon and curry.
6. Curry-Coriander Beet Chips
Who knew even beets can be turned into chips? And the flavors in this recipe are très gourmet.
Get the recipe from With Food + Love
7. Homemade Doritos
Healthier, tastier, and prettier than the original, how can you not want to make your own Doritos?
Get the recipe from French Press
8. Spicy Tahini Kale Chips
These healthy kale chips get a spicy kick, making them even more irresistible than the plain ones.
Get the recipe from Savory Simple
9. Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
When you need a crunchy sweet treat, these cinnamon tortilla chips have you covered.
Get the recipe from Barbara Bakes
10. Simple Apple Chips
This recipe is pure simplicity with just one ingredient: apples. Simple is sometimes the best way to go.
Get the recipe from Donuts, Dresses and Dirt
11. Baked Pita Chips
Of course pita chips are great for dipping, but also you could totally stuff your face with a big bowl of these babies. Consider this a challenge.
Get the recipe from An Edible Mosaic
12. Brussels Sprout Chips
Now you'll always want to eat your Brussels sprouts.
Get the recipe from Aggie's Kitchen
13. Baked Corn Tortilla Chips
Who needs to go out for Mexican when you can make these and a big bowl of guacamole?
Get the recipe from The Lemon Bowl
14. Chai Apple Chips
For the chai junkies out there, these apple chips are for you.
Get the recipe from Fit Foodie Finds
Jane Maynard is a food blogger at This Week for Dinner and Babble, a writer and designer, and a lover of all things chocolate.
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