The potato was once considered the perfect food then one day we struck oil
Vegetable oil, that is and we friedand we friedand we fried this once perfect food to within an inch of its life. And guess what? We liked it!!
Oh boy did we ever like it!
We liked it plain, ruffled, barbecued, cheesy, dipped or straight out of the bag The potato chip became a national infatuation and Americans grew and grew until we resembled the potato we so love kind of round and long and golden!
I know the story well. Its my story too! Or should I say it was my story now I enjoy my potato chips completely guilt free and delish
Im telling you, once you eat these potato chips, youll never want to go back to the killers you now eat (or the boring cardboardy baked potato chips. These are magnificent! They retain their full potato flavor, but they have all the salty crunch we crave.
Would you believe I once read in a diet article that celery is a good replacement food for a potato chip. They said it has all the crunch we crave and a naturally salty taste. You gotta be fricken kidding me! Now dont get me wrong, I like celery in stuff but its hardly a replacement for the potato chip and it doesnt fulfill my need for a salty, crunchy snack food!
Worry no longer these microwave potato chips WILL do the trick!
Microwave Potato Chip Recipe
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium russet potato
- salt
- optional seasonings: Mesquite BBQ, Old Bay, chili powder, creole seasoning, etc.
- parchment paper
Using a mandolin or v-slicer, slice one medium russet potato (unpeeled) as thinly as possible, taking care that all slices are the same thickness. Line the turntable tray of your microwave with parchment paper and place the potato slices on it without overlapping. Salt lightly and sprinkle with your choice of seasonings.
Microwave at full powerwatching closelyuntil spots of brown begin to appear, about 4-6 minutes. Turn off the microwave for 1 minute (this is important, dont miss this step).
Microwave again at full power until the slices are golden brown. (Be very careful not to over-brown or they will taste burned.) Remove from the microwave and allow to cool. Repeat until all potato slices are cooked.
Salt and Vinegar Chips
This is one of my favorite options!
Dip each potato slice into cider vinegar before putting it on the parchment paper. Sprinkle with salt before microwaving. For those who like a stronger vinegar flavor, soak the potatos in the vinegar for a few minutes before microwaving them.
NUTRITION NOTE:
The potato contains virtually no fat and is a significant source of vitamins C and B6, potassium, fiber, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. It has about the same number of calories as a similar-size apple. Its said that the potato almost single-handedly nourished nineteenth-century Ireland until the potato blight struck.
Makes two servings. Per serving: 30 Calories (kcal);
trace Total Fat; (1% calories from fat); 1g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 0mg
Cholesterol; 2mg Sodium; 1g Fiber. Weight Watchers Core / 0 Points
What are your favorite flavor potato chips? Have you tried making your favorite in a healthy way? I LOVE COMMENTS AND I SPREAD THE LINK LOVE RIGHT BACK TO YOUR WEBSITE!
This recipe shared with Real Food Wednesdays.
I truly love your recipe! Thats a wonderful recipe to share. I like potato chips, either with other powder flavor or none.
Thanks and if you have some great flavorings youd like to share, please do!
Fantastic! A good way to be able to enjoy potato foods guilt free. I like my potato chips as a possible side dish to my usual gourmet food trips whenever I can or as a stand alone snack.
At any rate, thanks to your recipe, I can now enjoy this without worrying about my waistline. Thank you!
Hi Betty, being the gourmet you are, Ill bet you can come up with some wonderful flavor combinations. If you do, please be sure to check back in and share them with our community! Glad to have you stop by