Homemade Chunky Chips
Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, these Homemade Chunky Chips are the ultimate comfort food and a perfect side dish for any meal. Made from starchy potatoes like Russets, these thick-cut chips are double-fried to achieve that golden-brown, irresistible crunch while maintaining a soft, tender center. The secret step? Parboiling the potatoes with a splash of white vinegar to ensure fluffy interiors every time. With a minimal ingredient list—potatoes, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper—this recipe lets simplicity shine, delivering restaurant-quality chips right at home. Serve them hot, seasoned to perfection, and enjoy alongside your favorite dips or mains. Get ready to make your kitchen smell amazing with this crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Potatoes (large, starchy like Russets)
- 1 liter Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons White vinegar
Directions
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick chips, roughly 1.5 cm wide.
Step 2
Place the cut chips into a large bowl and rinse them under cold water to remove excess starch.
Step 3
Fill a large pot with water, add the white vinegar, and bring it to a boil.
Step 4
Add the chips into the boiling water and cook for about 5 minutes until they are slightly tender but not fully cooked.
Step 5
Drain the chips and let them cool completely. You can speed up this process by placing them in the fridge for about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 160°C (320°F).
Step 7
Carefully add the chips in batches to avoid overcrowding and fry them for about 5 minutes until they start to become golden but are still not fully crispy.
Step 8
Remove the chips using a slotted spoon and let them drain on a paper towel-lined tray.
Step 9
Increase the oil temperature to 190°C (375°F).
Step 10
Refry the chips in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4–5 minutes each batch.
Step 11
Remove the chips from the oil and drain them on fresh paper towels.
Step 12
Season the chips immediately with salt and ground black pepper.
Step 13
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chunky chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 2195.7 grams (2195.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 8695 |
| Total Fat 885.30g | 1135% |
| Saturated Fat 126.70g | 634% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 568.10g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7169mg | 312% |
| Total Carbohydrate 253.60g | 92% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.90g | 114% |
| Total Sugars 12.80g | |
| Protein 30.10g | 60% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 127mg | 10% |
| Iron 11mg | 62% |
| Potassium 6436mg | 137% |
Source of Calories