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How to Make Potato Chips in the Microwave

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Make Potato Chips in the Microwave

How to Make Potato Chips in the Microwave

Chips are delicious but full of chemicals. Homemade ones are usually fried, which isn't good either. These are microwaved and super easy. But the best part is... THEY ARE DELICIOUS!

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Step 1 of 12
Start with a potato (or more, these finish fast!).

Start with a potato (or more, these finish fast!).

Step 2 of 12
Peel it.

Peel it.

Step 3 of 12
Using the peeler, make as thin slices as you can and submerge in water so they don't oxidize.

Using the peeler, make as thin slices as you can and submerge in water so they don't oxidize.

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Get some oil in a bowl. I added pepper in here, but the brush I used didn't pick up the pepper so I had to add it later.

Get some oil in a bowl. I added pepper in here, but the brush I used didn't pick up the pepper so I had to add it later.

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Lightly coat the microwaveable plate with oil.

Lightly coat the microwaveable plate with oil.

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Take the slices out of the bowl, dry on a paper towel, place on plate, and lightly cover the tops with oil. NOW, is the best time to put salt and pepper on them.

Take the slices out of the bowl, dry on a paper towel, place on plate, and lightly cover the tops with oil. NOW, is the best time to put salt and pepper on them.

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Put in the microwave for a minute on high and flip the chips (Be careful, they are hot. Use two forks if necessary.). Repeat.

Put in the microwave for a minute on high and flip the chips (Be careful, they are hot. Use two forks if necessary.). Repeat.

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Once they turn a yellowish color and shrink noticeably, reduce the time to 45 seconds.

Once they turn a yellowish color and shrink noticeably, reduce the time to 45 seconds.

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When you can see they are slightly crunchy, reduce time to 30 seconds.

When you can see they are slightly crunchy, reduce time to 30 seconds.

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If you slightly burn them, it's okay! Put them in a bowl where all the finished chips are. Reduce the time. Once all your chips are as crunchy as you like them, put them in a bowl.

If you slightly burn them, it's okay! Put them in a bowl where all the finished chips are. Reduce the time. Once all your chips are as crunchy as you like them, put them in a bowl.

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Yumm! Since I didn't put the salt or pepper on before, I'll add it now.

Yumm! Since I didn't put the salt or pepper on before, I'll add it now.

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These taste just like real chips.. Except better! They aren't fried, so they are healthier too! They taste best fresh, but if you store them overnight, warm for 15 seconds before eating. Have fun!

These taste just like real chips.. Except better! They aren't fried, so they are healthier too! They taste best fresh, but if you store them overnight, warm for 15 seconds before eating. Have fun!

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Gillion Registe

Ahhhh a definite try

Gillion Registe 3 weeks ago

Molly Saunders

Thank you!

Molly Saunders 3 weeks ago

Gabbi 🍪🌈 Drown

I love this guide! Healthy potato chips here I come! ;)

Gabbi 🍪🌈 Drown 7 months ago

Natasha (:

They do take a while, but make sure it's on high heat. Mine take about 15 minutes to make a large potato. It's slightly time consuming, but it has a delicious and healthier result!

(author) 8 months ago

Robert Nelson Jr

I agree with Trine de Fries, mine also took a long time to cook and the one time i didn't keep watch on em' they burn't xP not sure if it was on high heat but i'll make sure i'll check next time :3

Robert Nelson Jr 8 months ago

Natasha (:

@Trine Thanks! They are! Did you have your microwave on high heat?

(author) 8 months ago

Trine de Fries

Wauw. They're good!! :) But it's a takes a long time..

Trine de Fries 8 months ago

Natasha (:

@Serene Thanks!

(author) 8 months ago

Serene Snapguider

Love your guide! Goin to try it! 👍

Serene Snapguider 8 months ago

Natasha (:

@Lindsay hahaha thankss

(author) 8 months ago

Lindsay P

Really nice guide Natasha

Lindsay P 8 months ago

Lindsay P

Haha @Colin- you got told!!

Lindsay P 8 months ago

Natasha (:

@Colin Just like Robert said, I'm not drenching them in oil, just brushing on a thin coat to help them cook better. That's like saying all of the food you cook that you add oil too is fried. Maybe you should check your definition of fry? @Robert You're welcome! I'm glad you like them!

(author) 8 months ago

Robert Nelson Jr

She still uses oil, but i believe putting potatoes on a thin layer of oil is better then drenching them in oil - therefore, just that must healthier :) Great guide, i will be trying these soon! Thanks.

Robert Nelson Jr 8 months ago

Colin Williams

Saying these are not fried is a complete lie. Maybe check your definition of "fry"?

Colin Williams 8 months ago

Natasha (:

Mine too! And that sounds good, what are you thinking about adding?

(author) 8 months ago

Jessica Velazquez

I will give these a try. My number one weakness is chips. Maybe I'll play around with spices to change the flavor up a bit 😋

Jessica Velazquez 8 months ago

Natasha (:

@Cyn @Avery they are so good! You should try them!0

(author) 8 months ago

Avery the ninja

I love chips

Avery the ninja 8 months ago

Cyn Green

This sounds great I will have to try it thank you

Cyn Green 8 months ago

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