Quick And Easy Homemade Yukon Gold Potato Chips
Only three ingredients are needed for these easy homemade Yukon chips! Thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes are fried in a light oil and then salted to perfection for an extra crispy chip that rivals any restaurant!
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 173kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large Yukon gold potatoes
- 4-5 cups canola oil or vegetable oil
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Using a mandolin, slice the potatoes very thin, then soak in cold water for 30 minutes, rinse, and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a deep saucepan or fryer, heat the canola oil to 325℉. Slowly add slices of the potato, just enough to cover the surface area of the oil. (adding too many to the oil at once will cool down the oil, making the chips cook unevenly or too slowly.
- Allow the chips to fry slowly for about 5-8 minutes, stirring them every so often, and flipping halfway through. The Yukon chips will be finished once the edges of the chips are golden brown and they become firm. Keep an eye on the chips while they’re frying and don’t let them stay in the oil for too long.
- Remove the Yukon chips from the oil and place them on a paper-towel-lined plate. Season with salt to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Be sure to soak the potato slices in cold water for about 30 minutes before frying. This gets rid of the excess starch and will help the chips to become crisp and will prevent them from turning brown.
- Keep the oil at a consistent 325 degrees F. Allowing it to go lower will prevent the chips from frying well and won't allow them to get as crispy as they should.
- Add small batches of potato slices at a time. Adding too many at once will cool the oil and your chips won't fry as well.
- Store chips by allowing them to come to room temperature and storing them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.5mg
