Baked Potato Chips {crispy and homemade in 25 minutes! }

Suffice it to say, homemade potato chips don’t taste the same. When it’s time to snack (which is always around 3pm in our house), these baked potato chips are my go-to. They’re crunchy, warm, and feel like a treat, even though they’re healthier than anything you can buy in a bag.

All you need is a few pantry staples and a baking sheet. That’s it! No deep fryer, no special equipment (although a mandolin helps). Trust me, once you taste these right out of the oven, it’s hard to go back!

before starting

Here are some tips to ensure crispy, golden chips every time:

• Use a mandolin to create even slices. Uniform thickness means even baking. Thicker slices are softer and thinner slices are crispier.
• Choose the right potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes are crispy and buttery, Idaho potatoes are classic and starchy, and sweet potatoes are naturally sweet.
• Dry the slices thoroughly. After slicing, pat dry with a towel to remove excess moisture. This helps them crisp up better.
• Parchment paper or wire rack = non-stick. Some people have problems with their fries sticking to the pan. To avoid this, I recommend using parchment paper or a wire rack. You can also use aluminum foil, just coat it with cooking spray first.
• Taste and adjust your seasoning. A little salt before baking is fine, but best to add most flavor back Bake while the chips are still hot.
• Extra preparation! These are progressing quickly. If you have room, make two trays.

How to Make Baked Potato Chips

Making potato chips at home is easier than you think! Here’s how to do it:

1. Preheat the oven

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a wire rack for maximum crispiness!

2. Slice potatoes

Thicker = softer, thinner = brittle: Slice into about 1/8-inch slices to get a perfect middle.

3. Add oil and seasonings and mix well

Just lightly coat with oil and add a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. Bake

Place chips without overlapping. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning over halfway through.

Single layer only: Overlapping slices will steam instead of crisp.

5. Cool and seasonal

Let the chips cool for a few minutes, then add additional seasonings. They’re even crispier when they sit!

Pro tip: Keep an eye on the oven during the last few minutes as the chips can go from golden to burnt very quickly.

Tips for super crispy fries

Follow these tips for the crispiest homemade potato chips:

• Soak the cut potato slices in cold water. After slicing, soak the potato slices for 15-30 minutes to remove excess starch. This helps them crisp up better and prevents them from sticking together.
• If possible, use convection. If your oven has a convection setting, use it! Circulating air helps evenly bake and crisp the fries more efficiently.
• Flip each chip individually. For an ultra-even crisp, use tongs or a spatula to flip each chip during baking.

Seasoning ideas

Now comes the fun part! Create spice and flavor combinations for your baked potato chips.

• Chili and Lime: When the chips come out of the oven, toss them with the paprika and cumin. Then, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top. For a real Mexican chip, you can also slather them in hot sauce.
• Parmesan rosemary: As soon as the chips come out of the oven, sprinkle them with dried rosemary and Parmesan cheese.
• pasture: Toss freshly prepared homemade potato chips with homemade or store-bought ranch dressing.
• Tacos: Same as above, but substitute taco seasoning.
• barbecue: For barbecue-style chips, you can use a barbecue rub or make your own seasoning that includes 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
• Nutritional Yeast: If you want to add some extra nutrients as well as Parmesan cheese flavor, toss the chips with hearty nutritional yeast.
• Truffles: No one would blame you for drizzling a little truffle oil on your potato chips or using truffle salt.
• Fenced Pine: I am obsessed with this Japanese seaweed and sesame seasoning. These homemade baked potato chips taste incredible.
• Salt and vinegar: Drizzle freshly cooked potato chips with a little white or malt vinegar and a pinch of salt.
• Fresh herbs: If I’m serving these chips as a side dish for dinner, I usually toss them with fresh herbs I have at home and add some lemon juice or Parmesan cheese for a more savory side.

Storage and reheating tips

Want your fries to stay crispy and fresh? Here’s how to store them:

• Shop: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Reheat: Place in 300°F oven for 5-7 minutes to re-crisp.
• Remaining thoughts: Use for crunch in sandwiches or layer into taco salads.