Homemade Potato Chips: why make them when you can buy so many varieties? Well, it's fun to make your own and they are SO GOOD. It's always rewarding to make something that you could buy and it turns out even better than the store-bought version. These chips are flavorful, crispy, salty, and oh so delicious. This recipe calls for 1.5 lb of potatoes and you'll be amazed at how many chips it makes. You'll never need to buy chips again after you try these!
Place sliced potatoes in large glass bowl and cover potatoes with cold water. Move potatoes around in the water with your hands to rinse the starch from the potatoes.Dump out water and repeat rinsing with cold water until water in the bowl is clear and not starchy.
Lay a clean kitchen towel on counter or sheet pan. Lay potatoes in a single layer on the towel. Cover with another clean kitchen towel and pat dry. Let potatoes sit for 20 minutes to dry.
Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat to approximately 300°F. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, add potatoes to oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove with a fine mesh strainer or fryer scoop/skimmer and place on paper towel-lined sheet pan.
Lower heat to medium. Place once fried chips into pan, working in batches. If the chips brown right away, oil is too hot. Cook for 30-45 seconds or until chips are just starting to brown. Remove with a fine mesh strainer or fryer scoop/skimmer and place on paper towel-lined sheet pan. Sprinkle with sea salt.