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Microwave Potato Chips

 

March 7th 2011

Contributed by: Eating Well

 

 

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Recipe

Microwave Potato Chips

Did you know that you can make potato chips without a deep fryer? Try these with the kids, they will never know that there a lot less fat.

Times

  • Prep Time : 30 min min
  • Ready Time : 30 min

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes, unpeeled, scrubbed
  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Slice potatoes into thin (1/8-inch) rounds. Toss the slices in a medium bowl with oil and salt to coat evenly.
  2. Coat a large microwave-proof plate with cooking spray. Arrange some potato slices in a single layer on the plate. Microwave, uncovered, on High until some slices start to brown, 2 to 3 minutes (depending on potato thickness and microwave power).
  3. Turn the slices over and continue microwaving until they start to crisp and brown around the edges, 2 to 4 minutes more. Check frequently and rearrange slices as needed to prevent scorching.
  4. Transfer the chips to another plate and allow to cool completely. (They will crisp more as they cool.) Repeat with the remaining potato slices.

Tips

To Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Per serving: 141 calories; 2 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 2 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 291 mg sodium; 807 mg potassium

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium (27% daily value).

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

Contributed by: EatingWell.com

You don’t need a deep fryer to make crispy potato chips. We toss thinly sliced potatoes with just a touch of olive oil, pop them in the microwave and voilà! Crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips with 8 grams less fat per serving than regular chips.

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One Response to Microwave Potato Chips

  1. avatar Kim says:

    Thank you so much for this recipe, I cannot eat most chips in the store because of food allergies and many are not kosher. And to make them the usual way takes so much oil. So thank you I will defiantly make these.

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