Keys to great potato chips: A lower frying temp gets the moisture out; a vinegar soak ensures they're crisp.
Ingredients
6 Servings- 1½ pounds russet or purple potatoes
- ½ cup distilled white vinegar
- Vegetable oil (for frying; about 8 cups)
- Kosher salt or Nori Salt (click for recipe) or Paprika Salt (click for recipe)
special equipment
- A deep-fry thermometer
Preparation
Slice potatoes about ⅛” thick (a mandoline helps). Place in a large bowl, add cold water to cover, and stir to release starch; drain. Repeat until water runs clear. Return potatoes to bowl; cover with ½ cup distilled white vinegar and 6 cups water. Let sit at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours. Drain; pat dry.
Fit a medium heavy pot with thermometer; pour in oil to measure 4”. Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 300°.
Working in 6 batches and returning oil to 300° between batches, fry potatoes, turning occasionally to cook evenly, until golden brown and crisp (oil will have quit bubbling), about 5 minutes per batch. Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel–lined wire rack. Season with salt.
DO AHEAD: Potatoes can be fried 6 hours ahead. Keep at room temperature.
Photograph by Christopher Testani
Nutritional Content
Calories (kcal) 120 Fat (g) 4 Saturated Fat (g) .5 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 20 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 2 Sodium (mg) 5...Read MoreFood Innovation Group: Bon Appétit and Epicurious
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