Do we have any members who have made their own crunchy/ kettle cooked style of potato chips?

I know I could just buy a bag of chips easily enough but I’ve been tempted to try to make my own potato chips. Does anyone here have a recipe they like?

My family used to make them. Fresh lard or peanut oil make for the best chips, IMO - I far prefer fresh lard.

I have done it a few times. I have always used peanut oil. I have sprinkled vinegar on them, as and I always season them fresh out of the oil.

I always wonder if they are worth the effort until I est them. It still be better if you could get someone else to make them and you do the eating!

I find that the perfect temperature is between 350° to 375° with 360° optimum. But like anything, it may be different for you.

ARman

I've done it out back in a cast iron skillet in about an inch of canola oil. Great with cracked pepper and catsup.

Oh yeah, slice your potatoes. Put them in a container rinse them really good. Then let them set in really salty water for at least a half hour. Drain really good, pat dry then fry. Believe me, they will come out much better. Crunchier, and better seasoned!

ARman

When I lived / worked in Barcelona there was a small mom & pop place just a short walk from our condo. Their fresh xurros and potato chips, right out of the kettle, were fantastic.

I gained weight, eating the great Spanish food.

Slice thin with a mandolin and fry in duck fat. Amazing.

EXCELLENT recommendations everyone. Thanks! This forum is the best.

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Originally posted by stickman428:
Do we have any members who have made their own crunchy/ kettle cooked style of potato chips?

I feel like this is something Mars or his brother would have tried at some point.

Oh, duck fat could be an excellent idea... I like the idea of brining them first.