Homestyle Potato Chips

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes (russets recommended)
• cold water
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1 quart oil (peanut, safflower, corn, or vegetable oil)

Method

1. Peel four medium potatoes.
2. Use a food processor with a slicing attachment or a mandolin to slice the potatoes into paper-thin rounds.
3. Place the potato slices into a large bowl of cold water to avoid browning.
4. Drain and rinse the potato slices.
5. Refill the bowl with water and add 3 tablespoons of salt.
6. Let the potatoes soak in the salty water for at least 30 minutes.
7. Drain the potatoes after soaking.
8. Rinse and drain again to remove excess starch.
9. Blot dry the potato slices thoroughly before frying.
10. Heat a quart of oil in a deep fryer to 365°F (185°C).
11. Fry the potato slices in small batches until they turn golden brown.
12. Remove the chips and drain on paper towels.
13. Continue frying in batches until all slices are cooked.
14. Optionally, place fried chips on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet and keep in an oven at 275°F (135°C) until all batches are fried.
15. Season with additional salt before serving.