[header] How to kettle cook potato chips [title] Clean and peel as many potatoes as you need based on the amount of chips you want to make. [step] If you want healthier chips leave the skin on and clean well. [substeps] An average-sized potato yields about 10 to 15 chips, although amounts vary based on the size of the potato and how thinly you slice it.
[header] How to kettle cook potato chips [title] Clean and peel as many potatoes as you need based on the amount of chips you want to make. [step] If you want healthier chips leave the skin on and clean well. [substeps] An average-sized potato yields about 10 to 15 chips, although amounts vary based on the size of the potato and how thinly you slice it.
Pull apart the tops of the potatoes and remove the skins, which are often used to make chips. You can buy potato skins at a grocery store, or boil the potatoes in a pot of water in the oven instead. For a larger (and thicker) potato, you can trim the ends and a little of the outer flesh by cutting it off to avoid burning the potato. [title] Place the slices of potato on a microwave-safe plate or similar container. For a larger potato, cut strips 2 to 3 inches (5.1 to 7.6 cm) each, instead of reducing the chips to small chunks. [title] Prepare the potatoes according to the manufacturer's directions. Idaho potatoes are recommended for chips, but you can use any variety you have on hand. [title] Slice potatoes as thinly as desired, placing slices in a large bowl of water to remove excess starch and prevent browning.