With only 3 ingredients Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips are super easy to make at home. If you love Salt and pepper chips then you are going to love these homemade Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips. These homemade chips are better than any chip you can buy at the store!
Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips
My husband loves salt and pepper kettle potato chips. He loves the flavor and he crispness of a kettle chip, however I am not a fan of kettle chips but i do love the salt and pepper potato chips flavor. Making potato chhips at home is one of the easiest things ever and since I have made my Classic homemade Potato Chips often I thought I would change things up and try making salt and pepper potato chips. This way I would get that great flavor of the black pepper we both love but the texture of a classic potato chip.
These homemade Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips were a huge hit with everyone in my house. My husband loved the flavor and was totally on board with the traditional style potato chip insteead of he kettle version. Sincee then he has opted to have me make Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips at home instead of buying them at the store.
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Tips for the Best Homemade Potato Chips
- Be sure to slice them evenly – and thinly. Use a mandolin for the easiest way to get even sliced potatoes.
- Don’t skip the water soak. You want to remove any excess starch so they fry up nicely.
- Keep an even frying temperature to avoid burning the chips. Allow the oil to return to temperature between each batch of potatoes you put in.
- Dry the potatoes to remove excess moisture before frying.
- Do not over crowd the chips in the pan while you are frying them.
- Do not stack hot chips on top of cooled chips.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of the chips while the chips are still warm.
How much oil is needed for making potato chips?
The oil needs to be 1.5 inches deep in your pan. For my 10 inch pan, I used just a little less than half of a 61 oz bottle of Peanut oil. It will vary based on the size of the pan you are using to fry in.
What is the best oil for frying potato chips?
I personally prefer using peanut oil, I like the flavor that they get however you can also use canola oil.
What are the best potatoes to use for homemade chips?
Potatoes that are fresh, firm and not sprouted are a must for making homemade chips. You can use either russet potatoes, red potatoes or Idaho potatoes.
Why do you soak potatoes in water before frying to make chips?
It is important not to skip the water soaking step. This step in the chip making process removes the sugars and starch from the potato and makes them fry-able. If you skip this step you will end up with soggy, uncrispy chips.
Why are my homemade potato chips greasy?
Leaving the potato slices in the oil to long when cooking will make them greasy. Be careful not to leave them in the oil when cooking for to long. When the potato runs out of moisture inside while cooking this will cause them to become greasy.
How to Store Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips
These chips are best enjoyed right away, the day they’re made. Since they’re made with no preservatives, they do not last as long as a regular bag of chips. Any chips not eaten immediately show be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll last for up to 2 days.
What to Serve with Homemade Potato Chips
You can serve your homemade chips with virtually any dip – or none at all! Depending on the flavor you add, you might just find yourself eating these by the handful with no dip at all.
If serving these for a party, I’ll usually add a dip or two. A few of my favorite chip dips are:
Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips Ingredients
- 1 pound Idaho or red potatoes
- Peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons Popcorn Salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Black pepper
How to make Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips
Slice your potatoes so they are a 1/8 thick.
In a large mixing bowl fill it up with ice cold water place your potatoes in the water and let them soak for an hour.
Remove your potatoes from the water and let them dry in between paper towels or dishcloth. Making sure they are extra dry.
Heat your oil to 400° in a cast iron pan or fryer.
Working in small batches add your potatoes to the oil to create an layer of chips. When they start getting golden brown along the edges turn over and cook until their golden brown on each side.
Remove the potatoes from the oil and place them onto a sheet pan or cooling rack lined with a cooling rack let them sit for a minute and then transfer them to a bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Use a metal spoon to remove the chips from the oil.
Continue this with the remainder of the potatoes.
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Black Pepper and Sea Salt Potato Chips
Ingredients
- 1 pound Idaho potatoes or red potatoes
- Peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons Popcorn Salt
- 1-2 tablespoons Black pepper
Instructions
- Slice your potatoes so they are a 1/8 thick.
- In a large mixing bowl fill it up with ice cold water place your potatoes in the water and let them soak for an hour.
- Remove your potatoes from the water and let them dry in between paper towels or dishcloth. Making sure they are extra dry.
- Heat your oil to 400° in a cast iron pan or fryer.
- Working in small batches add your potatoes to the oil to create an layer of chips. When they start getting golden brown along the edges turn over and cook until their golden brown on each side.
- Remove the potatoes from the oil and place them onto a sheet pan lined with a cooling rack let them sit for a minute and then transfer them to a bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper.
- Continue this with the remainder of the potatoes.
Approximately 6 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving
Comments & Reviews
vickie couturier says
those look so good,,i think i can make these
Latricia says
Do they have to be cooked in peanut oil?
Stephanie says
No, you can use any oil that has a high smoking point, my favorite is peanut oil.