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Homemade Crisps

It hit lunch time today and I had a massive craving for a good bag of crisps. I opened the cupboard to a grim scene; no crisps, not even a cracker. What’s a girl to do?

If you know me well enough you know I’ll have a go at anything. So today it was time try my hand at making crisps. I don’t have the energy to mess around with frying things, I need things to be quick and simple, so armed with two small Albert Bartlett Rooster potatoes, here is how I did it:

Thinly slice your lovely reds (or whites if you fancy) on a mandolin – if you don’t have one, your cheese grater might have a slice function.

Blot the starchy liquid off between sheets of kitchen paper and spread around the outside of a microwavable plate.

Ping for 4mins, turn and repeat until just slightly golden. You’ll need to keep an eye on them, mine take 6mins at 750w.

Transfer to a cooling rack to really crisp up.

Now it’s time to season. I kept things simple with just salt and pepper and boy were they good! My cute little crisp packet is just made from folded up baking paper – perfect to shake them around in.

You’re done, probably under 10mins. They haven’t seen a drop of fat or any sneaky flavourings but you’d never know that these weren’t “the real deal”.

If you’re counting calories, or just looking to rustle up a quick snack, I dare you not to love these.

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  15. Hi there,

    My name is Daisy, from San Francisco, USA. I am a sucker for chips (which you call crisps in the UK…). I am curious… do you use the microwave to make this?? I will have to try it if that’s the case… I have been trying to roast my homemade chips/crisps in the oven but it takes too long..

    Thanks for sharing
    Daisy

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