Potato Chips
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare the potatoes
Pour the vegetable oil into a plastic bag and add the potato slices, shaking to coat.
Microwave the chips
Coat a large dinner plate lightly with oil or cooking spray, then arrange the potato slices in a single layer on the dish.
Cook in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned; times vary with microwave power.
Remove the chips from the plate, toss with salt (or other seasonings), and let cool.
Repeat the process with the remaining potato slices; no need to re-oil the plate.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Potato
- Starch that dries and crisps into the chip's crunchy texture as it cooks.
- Vegetable oil
- Coats the slices so they brown evenly and crisp rather than dry out.
The step that matters
Arrange the slices in a single layer. Slices touching or stacked trap steam, so they cook soft instead of crisp. A single layer lets moisture escape so the chips brown and crisp evenly.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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