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Homemade Crispy Chips

Homemade Crispy Chips

These crispy homemade oven chips are like roast potatoes in chip form, and they are delicious! Once you try making your own homemade chips, you'll never go back to the tasteless, oily ones from the store. Not only are they incredibly flavourful, but they're also easier to make than fried chips and much healthier. Our easy, tried-and-tested recipe guarantees crispy homemade chips. The secret is in the potato selection. Potatoes come in two main types: waxy and floury. Waxy potatoes, such as Maris Piper, are less starchy and hold their shape better when cooked. Floury potatoes, such as King Edward, are more starchy and become crispy when cooked. Chefs such as Heston Blumenthal recommend using floury potatoes for chips, while Jamie Oliver prefers waxy potatoes. We tried both types and found that Maris Piper potatoes made the best oven chips. They were soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Another tip for crispy homemade chips is to cook them twice. First, parboil the potatoes in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, drain them and roast them in a hot oven until they are golden brown and crispy. We roasted our homemade oven chips with Ancho BBQ and olive oil. They were delicious on their own, but they were even better when drizzled in our Pineapple Chipotle Sauce. This is the perfect condiment for these chips, or you can try our recipe for macha mayo for a more unique flavour.
Serves 4
Prep 15MINS
Cook 35MINS
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Ingredients

Chips:

  • 800g / 1.8 lb Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into chunky chips
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil for heating
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for mixing with potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 -2 Tbsp Ancho BBQ
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

KCAL: 612
FAT: 7.8g
Saturates: 0.7g
Carbs: 17.6g
Sugars: 0.8g
Fibre: 2g
Protein: 1.8g
Salt: 0.34g

Nutrition: PER SERVING

Method
  1. Fill a saucepan with water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Carefully add the chips to the water and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Once ready, drain in a colander and leave to dry out completely, allowing the steam to escape.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6. Add the vegetable oil in a medium-sized roasting pan and place it in the oven for about 10 minutes until the oil is very hot.
  4. Tip the potatoes back into the saucepan and add olive oil, Ancho BBQ Mix, flour, rosemary and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Hold the lid on and give the pan a shake. The potatoes should fluff up at the edges but keep their overall shape (don’t worry if they break up a little).
  5. Very carefully spoon the potatoes into the hot oil, using a metal spatula to spread them around and get them covered in oil.
  6. Roast the potatoes for 35 minutes, keeping your eye on them so they don’t burn.
  7. Give the chips a good shake-up every 10 minutes or so to ensure they are crisp all over. If they are not crisp enough after this time, return to the oven and continue to roast. Serve with a drizzle of Pineapple Chipotle Sauce.

FAQ'S

What are the best potatoes to use for crispy chips?
The best potatoes for crispy chips are high-starch potatoes, such as Russet Burbank, Yukon Gold, or Maris Piper. These potatoes have a high starch content, which helps them to crisp up when cooked.
How long do I cook chips for
The cooking time for chips will vary depending on the thickness of the chips and the temperature of the oil. However, as a general rule, chips should be cooked for 3-5 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
How do I prevent my chips from sticking together?
- Don't overcrowd the pan. - Use a non-stick frying pan. - Drizzle the chips with a little oil before frying.

Homemade Crispy Chips

These crispy homemade oven chips are like roast potatoes in chip form, and they are delicious! Once you try making your own homemade chips, you'll never go back to the tasteless, oily ones from the store. Not only are they incredibly flavourful, but they're also easier to make than fried chips and much healthier. Our easy, tried-and-tested recipe guarantees crispy homemade chips. The secret is in the potato selection. Potatoes come in two main types: waxy and floury. Waxy potatoes, such as Maris Piper, are less starchy and hold their shape better when cooked. Floury potatoes, such as King Edward, are more starchy and become crispy when cooked. Chefs such as Heston Blumenthal recommend using floury potatoes for chips, while Jamie Oliver prefers waxy potatoes. We tried both types and found that Maris Piper potatoes made the best oven chips. They were soft and fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside. Another tip for crispy homemade chips is to cook them twice. First, parboil the potatoes in boiling water for a few minutes. Then, drain them and roast them in a hot oven until they are golden brown and crispy. We roasted our homemade oven chips with Ancho BBQ and olive oil. They were delicious on their own, but they were even better when drizzled in our Pineapple Chipotle Sauce. This is the perfect condiment for these chips, or you can try our recipe for macha mayo for a more unique flavour.
Homemade Crispy Chips
Prep time 15MINS
Cook time 35MINS
Serves 4

Ingredients

Chips:

  • 800g / 1.8 lb Maris Piper potatoes, peeled and cut into chunky chips
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil for heating
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for mixing with potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon plain flour
  • 1 -2 Tbsp Ancho BBQ
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

How to make it

  1. Fill a saucepan with water and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Carefully add the chips to the water and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Once ready, drain in a colander and leave to dry out completely, allowing the steam to escape.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / Gas 6. Add the vegetable oil in a medium-sized roasting pan and place it in the oven for about 10 minutes until the oil is very hot.
  4. Tip the potatoes back into the saucepan and add olive oil, Ancho BBQ Mix, flour, rosemary and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Hold the lid on and give the pan a shake. The potatoes should fluff up at the edges but keep their overall shape (don’t worry if they break up a little).
  5. Very carefully spoon the potatoes into the hot oil, using a metal spatula to spread them around and get them covered in oil.
  6. Roast the potatoes for 35 minutes, keeping your eye on them so they don’t burn.
  7. Give the chips a good shake-up every 10 minutes or so to ensure they are crisp all over. If they are not crisp enough after this time, return to the oven and continue to roast. Serve with a drizzle of Pineapple Chipotle Sauce.