Thick-Cut Potato Chips
- 2 large russet (baking) potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed
- Canola oil, for frying
- Kosher salt
- Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes about the thickness of a nickel.
- You should get about 50 slices per potato.
- Put the slices in a large bowl and fill with cool water to cover.
- Swish the potatoes around to remove the excess starch; this will make the chips really crispy.
- Change the water 2 or 3 times until the water is no longer cloudy.
- Drain the potatoes well in a colander, then spread them out on a pan and pat dry with paper towels.
- This will prevent the oil from spattering from excess moisture.
- Heat 3 inches of oil to 350F in a countertop electric fryer or deep pot.
- If you dont have a deep-fry thermometer, a good way to test if the oil is hot enough is to stick the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick in it.
- If bubbles circle around the end, then youre good to go.
- Put the potato slices in a fryer basket or spider strainer and carefully lower into the hot oil; do this in batches to avoid overcrowding and to keep the oil temperature constant.
- Give the potatoes a stir to keep them from sticking together.
- Fry the chips for 7 to 8 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the chips with the spider, allowing some of the excess oil to drain off, and set on a paper towellined platter.
- Season lightly with salt while the potato chips are still hot.
russet, canola oil, kosher salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/thick-cut-potato-chips-377719 (may not work)