Crispy Microwave Potato Chips

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These crispy microwave potato chips are awesome! They come together in minutes and it is a great way to make a quick batch of homemade potato chips.

I love potato chips! Especially amazing homemade potato chips. While I do like the classic potato chips better, they take much longer to make than these crispy microwave potato chips. So I love making these when I am in a hurry and just want a quick salty snack. And these are probably a bit healthier because they are not deep-fried in oil.

They are so incredibly easy to make, with just a few ingredients. If I can do it, you can do it. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

To make crispy potato chips at home in the microwave, you need just a handful of everyday ingredients that you probably already have at home:

• Potatoes – I normally use Russet potatoes, but you can use pretty much any variety that you want, you can even use sweet potatoes if you like.
• Salt
• Favorite toppings (garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, parmesan, etc.)
• Cooking spray or oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, peanut oil, coconut oil, avocado oil etc.)

Tools

• Mandolin Slicer or use a knife
• Bowl
• Microwave-safe plate
• Tongs
• Parchment paper
• Oven mitt

How to make crispy microwave potato chips at home

Begin by washing your potato or potatoes. I usually just do one per person, which seems to work well. Peel the potato if you like. I always just leave the peel on. Then slice the potatoes really thin. A Mandolin Slicer works really well for this. But you can always just use a knife as well or if you have an electric or manual slicer like a salad shooter you can try that.

The potato slices should be pretty thin between 1/16th and 1/8th of an inch thick. If they are thicker they will have a hard time getting crispy.

Now you have a couple of options, spray a microwave-safe plate with cooking spray, which is pretty much just oil. Then lay the potato slices on the plate in one layer. You can also line the plate with parchment paper which is my PREFERRED method.

Spray the potato slices with a bit of oil too, or you can use a basting brush and brush the oil on. Sprinkle a bit of salt on them

Or you can drizzle the potato slices in the bowl with some olive oil or another oil, and lightly coat the potato slices. Toss them with a pinch of salt as well, before putting them on the plate.

Place the plate of potato slices in the microwave and cook them on high for 2 to 3 minutes, until they get golden brown and crispy. The time will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave. So keep an eye on them.

Once they are done, remove them from the microwave, the plate may be hot, so use a hot mitt, pour them into a bowl, and proceed with more potato slices, until you are done making the chips.

Sprinkle more salt on as desired, or other toppings like parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and different popcorn seasonings like cheddar cheese powder, ranch, etc. Enjoy!

If you love classic potato chips make sure to try out these thin crispy potato chips. They are some of my all-time favorite snacks.

How long do crispy microwave potato chips last?

If stored in an airtight container the chips will stay crispy for a few days. Most likely you will eat them all by then. I will also just store them in a brown paper sack.

Here are some other snack recipes you may like:

Easy Homemade Biscuits

Homemade Pop Tarts

Pico de Gallo

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

Easy Fruit Dip

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