Microwave Potato Chips

Chef John shows us how to make crispy, homemade potato chips in a microwave in this quick, easy, and budget-friendly recipe.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 135 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• parchment paper
• 1 large russet potato, scrubbed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fold a piece of parchment paper into eighths, paper airplane-style. Place the tip of the folded parchment in the center of a microwave-safe plate and measure the radius; cut remaining parchment off and unfold into a circle to fit the plate.

Step 2

Slice potato thinly using a mandolin and transfer to a bowl of cold water; rinse off as much starch as possible. Transfer potato slices to a clean kitchen towel to dry; blot tops as well to ensure they are as dry as possible.

Step 3

Brush some oil over the parchment paper. Working in batches, place as many potato slices on the oiled parchment that will fit; brush tops of slices with more oil.

Step 4

Transfer chips to a cold plate and season with salt. Let cool before serving. Continue with remaining potato slices.

Step 5

Cook in a microwave for 3 ½ minutes. Flip and continue to cook until browned and stiff, about 4 minutes more, checking the appearance often to make sure they don't burn.