Ingredients
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- 2 large Maris Piper potatoes
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Optional seasonings: Rosemary, black pepper, vinegar powder
Instructions
- Wash and dry the Maris Piper potatoes thoroughly.
- Slice the potatoes as thin as possible, using a mandolin slicer or a very sharp knife.
- Put the potato slices in a bowl of cold water and leave them for about 30 minutes. This helps remove any excess starch, which will make your chips crisper.
- Preheat your toaster oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Drain the potato slices and pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Toss the slices in a bowl with the olive oil, ensuring they are all evenly coated.
- Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. If you have a toaster oven, you might have to do this in batches depending on the size of your oven.
- Bake the slices in the toaster oven for about 10-15 minutes, or until they start to turn golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- Once done, remove from the oven and while they are still hot, season with salt and any other preferred seasonings.
- Allow to cool and then serve.
Notes
- The toaster oven method requires less oil than frying and provides a healthier alternative. However, it may not yield as crispy of a chip as deep frying.
- Maris Piper potatoes are a UK variety that fry and roast well. They add a slightly sweet and earthy flavor to the chips.
- Be sure to watch the chips closely while in the oven as they can burn quickly.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes (includes 30 minutes of soaking time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (3-5 minutes per batch, depends on the number of batches)
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British