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spicy ribbon potato chips

(1 rating)
candychristmas avatar
Recipe by
Bernice Mosteller
@candychristmas
Casar, NC

You won't settle for store bought chips after munching these crispy, deep fried snacks. Season with chili powder and cayenne pepper, the zippy chips are surefire crowd-pleasers. This recipe came from Taste of Home's cookbook.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -- 8
prep time 45 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For spicy ribbon potato chips

  • 4 md
    unpeeled baking potatoes
  • 4 tsp
    salt, divided
  • 4 c
    ice water
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic salt
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • oil for deep-fat frying

How To Make spicy ribbon potato chips

  • 1
    Using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut potatoes into very thin lengthwise strips. Place in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt and ice water. Soak for 30 minutes; drain. Place potatoes on paper towels and pat dry.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, garlic salt, cayenne and remaining salt; set aside.
  • 3
    In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Cook potatoes in oil in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, or until deep golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Store in an airtight container.
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