Nothing says "I love you!" more than homemade potato chips...at least not to my family. We are a family that loves all things savory, although we occasionally give in to a sweet craving. I have been a little under the weather for the past week or so which has given me some much needed down time to think about what special little goodies I can plan for my family on Valentine's Day. These potato chips were inspired by the cutest little mixed bag of potatoes that I picked up at Trader Joe's. Usually I make homemade potato chips with russet potatoes but this batch is a mix of Yukon gold, red, and purple potatoes. Eliza is going to love finding these in her lunchbox on Valentine's Day! What special things do you do for your family on Valentines?
Small Batch Potato Chips (Gluten-Free and Vegan)
Adapted from Food 52: Homemade Potato Chips: Makes 1 large bowl of chips
3-5 medium sized potatoes, washed well (russet or a mix of Yukon, red, and purple if you want difeerent colors)
About 1 liter peanut or safflower oil for frying
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Slice the potatoes into very, very thin rounds using a mandoline. You want to slice the potato chips thin, but they still need to be sturdy. Once all of the potato chips have been sliced into rounds you can continue to the next step or use a small heart shaped cookie cutter to cut the rounds into hearts.
Place the slices in a large bowl. Cover with cold water, swish and then drain. Place the slices in a single layer on a towel, and then roll it up to lightly dry them. Keep the slices rolled up in the towel as you cook off batches to keep them from oxidizing and turning brown.
To fry the chips, heat a pot of sunflower oil to 350°F, and fry the dried potato slices in small batches. Be careful not to over fill the pot, or your chips will stick together and have soggy spots. Fry for just a minute or two, flipping once, until they are a light golden brown and the oil bubbling calms. If there is still frantic bubbling going on, there is still moisture in the chips, and they will be soggy. Remove the chips with a slotted spoon, and place on a wire rack to drain. While the chips are still warm sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
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Katherine says
Hi Meg,
I loved this recipe so much that I featured it on my best of post, 37 Healthy Valentine's Day Recipes: Indulge Without The Bulge.
I have used one image and a small quote from this page, and have given full credit to you and linked back to this page.
I would love it if you came and checked it out.
Have a fantastic day!
Katherine from GreenThickies.com
thismess says
Awww Katherine, thank you so much! I can't wait to check it out!
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
love these! Just pinned them
Meg says
Thank you Alison:)
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
I tweeted these out last week (and just now) and it got several retweets and comments! Everybody thought they were awesome! 🙂 Great work with these one! LOVE IT! Got it tweeted (again) and pinned! Thanks for linking up at Gluten Free Fridays!
admin says
Awesome! Thanks Cindy!
a farmer in the dell says
These are SO cute. Do you think beets would work well? I love this idea for Valentines Day!
admin says
Thank you! I have made beet chips before here on B&B, so I think that it would work. Here is the link: https://thismessisours.com/candy-cane-beet-crisps-for-elizas-lunchbox/
a farmer in the dell says
Thanks so much! love your blog!
Mrs. Measurement says
Oh I love heart-shaped things for Valentines Day! This is super creative. I was actually looking for some ideas on what foods I can make into heart shapes.
admin says
Thank you! I am a sucker for all things heart shaped at Valentine's too. 🙂
Simply Tia says
These are so cute & so delicious looking. I love that you used a combination of different potatoes.
admin says
Thanks Tia!
Dana says
Meg, you're the coolest! These heart chips are adorable. I think I need to buy a mandoline in time for V-day.
Do you think you could bake these instead? I love fried food but I'm scared of doing it, mainly because my 15 month old son is always climbing up my leg when I'm cooking 🙂
-Dana
admin says
Thanks Dana! I love mandolin and use it all of the time. I totally suggest picking one up.
Martha Stewart has an interesting sounding baked chip recipe here:http://www.marthastewart.com/313063/baked-potato-chips
I am sure it would work, let me know if you give it a try. 🙂
Krystle(Baking Beauty) says
I love making homemade potato chips, they never last long! Such a great idea to use 2 colors.
admin says
Thanks Krystle!
Lail | With A Spin says
What a lovely idea!
admin says
Thanks so much!
Josh Jambon says
I got to try this for my gf on vday... looks delish!
admin says
Thanks Josh, I hope that she loves them!
Gina @ So Lets Hang Out says
So cute, Meg! Such a crafty Mama you are! I wish someone would make me heart shaped potato chips everyday. I am such a potato chip monster. I don't even buy them anymore because I will literally eat the entire bag. At once. It's intense.
admin says
Thanks Gina! We are potato chip monsters around here too, that is why I only make small batches. 🙂
Fork the Cookbook says
This looks amazing. I will try forking it with sweet potatoes instead 🙂
admin says
I bet that the sweet potato chips will be pretty amazing!