How to Achieve Crispy Potato Chips Perfection in Just 5 Minutes Using the Microwave

You might be wondering why bother making your own potato chips when you can just buy them at the store. Well, for starters, homemade chips can be a healthier option. You can control how much oil and salt you use, and even add your own seasonings for extra flavor. Plus, making chips at home is easier than you think, and you don’t even need an air fryer—your microwave will do just fine. Keep reading to learn how you can whip up a batch of crispy homemade chips in just 5 minutes!

When it comes to making potato chips, the traditional method involves peeling and thinly slicing potatoes, then frying them in oil until they’re crispy. However, this process can be time-consuming.

Using a microwave to cook your chips has several benefits. Not only do the potatoes cook in just 5 minutes, but they also develop a nice crunchy exterior. Since you only lightly coat the chips in cooking spray, they’re not greasy once cooked. Using cooking spray made with healthy fats like olive or avocado oil can also provide additional health benefits, such as omega-3 fatty acids which are good for your heart, weight management, and brain function.

Here’s a time-saving tip: you can choose whether to peel the potatoes or not. Keeping the skins on saves you time and adds extra fiber and nutrients to your chips. Just make sure to wash the potatoes thoroughly before turning them into crunchy chips.

Now, let’s get to making potato chips in the microwave. This Microwave Potato Chips recipe from Chowhound’s YouTube Channel is simple and quick. You can flavor your chips with just salt, or get creative with combinations like vinegar and salt, sesame oil and sea salt, or garlic salt and Parmesan cheese. Regardless of how you season them, these microwave chips are the perfect crunchy snack for when you’re short on time.

Repurposed article originally published in First for women