Have you ever tried making potato chips? Those delicious fried thin slices of potatoes. According to research on snack food folklore, potato chip was invented by Chef George Crum at Moon's Lakehouse Restaurant in Saratoga Spring, New York. Homemade crunchy potato chips are healthier when compared to their store-bought counterparts because they have less cholesterol. Below are some steps on how to make quick and easy homemade potato chips. The shared secret in making potato chips is the thinner your slice, the more beautiful it becomes. The best tool used in achieving a better cut is a mandoline.
Ingredients for making healthy potato chips:
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Procedure:
- Slice your potatoes into thin slices using a mandoline or a spiralizer to get desirable shapes
- Soak your sliced potatoes in clean cold water for 30 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly, and pat dry entirely using a clean paper towel or cotton towel
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Line a large baking pan with baking paper
- Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the baking pan evenly without overlapping or touching each other
- Use a pastry brush to coat potato slices with olive oil on both sides lightly and then sprinkle with salt and pepper
- Bake for 7-10 minutes then turn potato slices and bake for additional 8-10 minutes or when the chips are light golden color or until crispy. Make sure potato does not overcook
- Allow chips to cool down for a few minutes before serving. You can serve with sprinkles of herbs or any other dressing of your choice
Benefits of eating healthy potato chips:
- It controls the blood pressure
- It aids in digestion
- It keeps the skin healthy
- It boosts the immune system
- It keeps the brain active
- It relieves stress
So, instead of avoiding potato chips in general due to the unhealthy side effects of processed store-bought options, go ahead and make your own!
About the Author
Linda Cappello, Broker, GRI, ABR
Linda A. Cappello, Owner/Broker of Cappello Realty Shoreline Properties. Cappello Realty is a full service boutique Real Estate firm that specializes in 06855 - East Norwalk, and services all of Norwalk and Fairfield County, CT. Linda has been in the Real Estate business for 20+ years, spending 18 of them as a Owner/Broker. Being a Broker adds a lot responsibility to her job. She is responsible for overseeing every transaction and agent in the office. This is a challenge that she looks forward to and takes very seriously. She is constantly taking continuing education classes and attending seminars to keep abreast of the ever changing market as well as the industry standards, rules and regulations.
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