These Easy Microwave Potato Chips are so crispy, crunchy and totally snackable! You will love them, and they’re ready in just minutes!
Who doesn’t love a good crispy, crunchy snackable chip loaded with the flavor of sea salt?You got your snack on? Because we’re going there.
If you’ve got potatoes, within minutes, you could be eating chips. If you don’t have a microwave or microwave oven, consider going to a site like https://buyersimpact.co.uk/ where they give you the low-down on the best ones to get! I promise you, these potato chips are so much better than store bought! They’re super simple to make, and if you use fingerling potatoes like I did, then you get pretty colors too!
I always try to pick the bag with purple, red and yellow potatoes in it so that I have a rainbow of colored chips!
I purposely took quite a few pictures while making these, so that you could see what they looked like when I did them. My results were so good, that I thought my readers would appreciate knowing how I got them so crispy and crunchy!
You can see in the photo above that the purple and red chips look a bit dried out. That’s OK! Part of that is due to me snapping photos for an hour, but what I realized as a result, is that I think it really helped them get crispy and crunchy because they didn’t have much excess water in them!
I absolutely love the way the purple potatoes look when they are cut! They have a variation of colors that sort of look like flower petals. So pretty! But see how they’ve sort of dried out a bit here?
No worries, they really weren’t out that long while I photographed them, but I had cut them in paper thin slices using my mandoline.
If you have a mandoline, you know what I’m talking about! On the thin setting, you’ll get your chips perfectly thin and ready for crisping!
I’m not really crazy about this photo of them in the bag, but I wanted to show you how dull they might look when you pick them up at the store. Again, you can see an assortment of purple, red and white potatoes – which is exactly what I wanted! What I also love is they are smaller than say a russet potato, so they make nice, small, snackable chips – and they’re cute too! π Who doesn’t like a cute chip? It’s a cute little chippy! π
Sliced up, they’re about the size of a quarter, or maybe a .50 piece, if you remember those!
And, you can make them for cents on the dollar too! No more pricey potato chip bags!
And, look how well they clean up when washed. So pretty!
Now one word of warning…provided you don’t slice your fingers off using the mandoline π if you happen to have one of those cushioned mats in your kitchen like I do (see below), whatever you do, don’t drop a chip, because you’ll likely never see it. See?
And, the next thing you know, you’ll find it stuck to the bottom of your heel.
Chippy down!
How do you stack up? Will you be making chips today?
What’s you’re favorite color?
Easy Microwave Potato Chips
Ingredients
- 1 bag fingerling potatoes
- olive oil
- sea salt
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice fingerling potatoes on thin setting using a mandoline slicer.
- Cover a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper. Brush olive oil on parchment paper (do NOT toss potato chips with olive oil!). Place potatoes in a single layer on the plate, being sure their edges do not touch (otherwise, they will stick together!). Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Place in microwave and heat on high for 2 and 1/2 to 3 minutes*. Watch them closely to be sure they do not get to brown.
- Remove from microwave and serve! Repeat process until all potatoes are crispy and crunchy!
Notes
Recipe modified from The Kitchen on Food Network TV.
marcie says
You’re my hero! I LOVE potato chips but I rarely buy them because, yeah, I’ll eat the whole dang bag. I always have tricolor fingerling potatoes too — they’re my favorite, so you know I’m making these pronto! What you said about the potatoes being dry is so true — I’d imagine the drier they are the crispier they get. And purple — that’s my favorite color chip. You know this is pinned. π
Kristi says
Thanks Marcie! I love being a hero! I love potato chips too, but every single time, we waste part of the bag. I hate wasting food. In addition to that, who knows what preservatives are in the bagged version of chips? Yet, these are freshly sliced, with a bit of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt. No more waste! Oh, and thank you Food Network! LOL π I love that show!
Izzy says
I LOVE chips so I’m so intrigued by this!! And I love that you used little pretty potatoes for these! I’ve never thought to put my potatoes in the microwave to crisp them up, but I will have to try this out!
Kristi says
I saw this on Food Network TV Izzy and I just had to try it. I didn’t believe it either, but I had the potatoes, tried it and was WOW’d by it! We loved them so much, this is how I’m doing potatoes in the future! So, I’m so glad you like the idea!
Judit + Corina @Glamorous Bite says
What fun vibrant potatoes and that is really really dangerous to be able to make them so quickly within minutes! The sea salt is so tasty on chips too.
Kristi says
Hahaha! I never thought about that Judit + Corina, but you’re right – it IS dangerous to be able to make these chips so fast, easy and convenient! LOL
Ruby Red Apron says
This is amazing Kristi! I love these cute chippies! I didn’t know it was this easy to make your own chips. I wish I hadn’t broken my mandoline a while ago or I’d be making me some late night munchies right now. π
Kristi says
Ooooo – you need a new mandoline Ruby! You will love how crispy and crunchy these are! So simple and you can make only enough for you, or for lots of people! π
Danielle says
I have been wanting to try microwave potato chips and you’ve definitely inspired me now! I love how easy these are and we always have potatoes on hand. Pinned!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Danielle! I had seen them on the food TV shows before, but I’m so glad that I finally tried them. You will love them – you have to try it!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says
Such a fun recipe Kristi. Who knew that chips can be made in the microwave, not me. π Love that you used fingerling potatoes, especially the purple ones.
Kristi says
Aren’t the purple ones great, Kathy? I loved having them so colorful, and we LOVED how crispy they got. So simple. Who knew? π I guess we did! LOL
Juliana says
This is such a great idea Kristi…and I love the control portion involved in this method…nice pictures as well.
And yes, the color potatoes make them even more attractive…thanks for the post!
Have a great week π
Kristi says
Thanks Juliana! That’s what we loved too – I love that you can make only what you need. So simple, easy and delish! Have a great week!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Oh my gosh Kristi, I am absolutely loving this healthier and easy microwave chip recipe! Our guilty junk food is potato chips (hehe I know so bad) so I can’t wait to try this! The rainbow potatoes are my favorite especially the pretty purple ones too π
Kristi says
So glad you like them Kelly! We LOVED how crispy these were – and I can imagine using a ton of different spices, not just sea salt! So easy and fast! π
Karla - The Candid Kitchen says
OMG the colors of these potatoes are so pretty! Germany is the country of the potatoes, but IΒ΄ve never seen those around here. I love having chips, especially after a long day, watching TV on the couch… Great recipe!
Kristi says
Thanks Karla! I loved the purple ones – they are so pretty! π And you’re right – potato chips are the perfect couch snacking recipe!
GiGi Eats says
LOVE the microwave! I don’t care what anyone says about it being BAD for you! BAH humbug I am using it to make delicious things like these chips! LOL!
Kristi says
Hahaha! Well, the microwave can’t be beat when you’re fighting time! So, even the neigh sayers use it – I just know they do! π
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love knowing how easy this is to make these. We always want a salty snack and theese are so much healthier than store bought.
Kristi says
YES! So much healthier than store-bought, and you’ll love how they taste too Katie!
[email protected] says
What??!!! I can make potato chips in microwave and I don’t even have to fry them!! Omg best news ever girl!! Thanks π
Kristi says
I know – right? It’s a dangerous recipe when you can have crispy, crunchy chips in just minutes! And, you know what else I love? That you don’t waste an entire bag – you only make what you want to eat!
[email protected] says
I love love love the different colored potatoes – so beautiful! What is the purple potato called – does it have a name?We get red potatoes here but not purple ones. Great photos too!!!
Kristi says
They are called Purple Peruvians, Johlene! And, I think they taste great too! They’re smaller than other potatoes, but I loved them for their small size! If you get the BIG chips at the store, they just break into smaller pieces when you bite into them anyway. These don’t do that, because they’re a one-bite deal!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Who knew you could make potato chips in your microwave that easily?! I’ll definitely have to try this recipe out!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I know, right, Pamela! I didn’t know it either until I saw it on Food Network TV. Then, I was like “NO WAY!” I just happened to have some fingerlings in the house, and I tried it – and WAHLAH! They were amazing. It blew my foodie mind!
Aimee / Wallflower Girl says
Ok, I need to find some purple potatoes now…
Kristi says
YEAH! I’m so glad – they are called Purple Peruvian potatoes – the fingerlings come in 3 different kinds: Popular fingerling potatoes include the yellow-skinned Russian Banana, the orange-skinned French, and the Purple Peruvian. Although I have to admit, the ones in my bag were red, not orange! I would’ve loved orange ones! π
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Urghh I want these now! They look so addictive!! I never realized it was this easy to make potato chips at home! So making this soon, Pinned!
Kristi says
Thanks for the pin Manali! They are so simple, you can’t believe it! On the Food Network TV show, they even bit into one so you could heard the crunch – and they were right – they were SUPER crunchy!!!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigellai says
I’ve done these too and they’re so simple. I went through a stage where I’d eat a potato a day made into chips! π
Kristi says
I can see why Lorraine! They are tasty!
[email protected] Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I’m the huuuuuugest sucker for potato chips and this looks like the perfect way to get my fix without saying goodbye to my skinny jeans! Love how colorful and crispy they look! Perfection. π
Kristi says
Hahaha! I love that – without saying goodbye to my skinny jeans! So true Sarah! So true!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Kristi! I have ALWAYS wanted to try microwaving potatoes!!! why haven’t I done this sooner?!!! I love this!!! and I heart purple potatoes! so pretty!!!
Kristi says
Thanks Alice – you will love them. So easy, peasy and you make only the amount you want to eat!
Monica says
I just saw this on The Kitchen last week! I was intrigued and so happy to see your testimonial and know it works so well. The purple potatoes are the prettiest! You know…I think I should start looking at my microwave more creatively. I only just started microwaving bacon slices in there with a tray…so convenient.
Kristi says
I don’t use my microwave often enough either Monica, and I really need to! It’s so convenient. Mine is a convection oven too – so I need to make more use of that! Yes, I think it was on The Kitchen that I saw it! Worked so perfectly! Have a great day!
Shawn @ I Wash You Dry says
This is brilliant!! I have some potatoes on my counter and I am totally going to try this one for lunch! YUM!
Kristi says
You’ll love them Shawn – they are super addictive, and so simple to make!
Mary Frances says
I had no idea you could microwave potato chips! I’ll definitely have to try this out!
Kristi says
I didn’t either Mary Frances – so I had to try it. I was amazed at the crispness and flavor.
Liz says
Such a terrific idea!!! I’m going to try this with sweet potatoes, but I’m only going to buy one as I know I’ll eat them ALL!!
Kristi says
Oh my Liz – that sounds fabulous! What a great idea!
Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says
Love potato chips, no matter the color π Yours look really tempting. Mmmm!
Kristi says
Thanks Ella! I fell in love with the colors! Oh, and the taste. Of course the taste – that goes without saying! π
Sandhya Hariharan says
Kristy , Can I really just make it my microwave….. I need to try them soon….. My family is in love with them and I am always reluctant to buy bulk.
Thank you for sharing..
Kristi says
Yes Sandhya! You can definitely make them in the microwave and they are amazingly crispy! You will love them. And, the best thing? You can make only what you want to eat – so no waste and no buying in bulk! π Enjoy! Have a great week!
Daniela @ FoodrecipesHQ says
Hi Kristi, I can’t believe my eyes! Perfect chips made in the microwave? Wow, that’s a magic I gotta try!
Kristi says
Hahahaha! I know, right? I was as excited as you are! I can’t wait until you try them!
Suzanne says
I used a food processor to slice the potato because I didn’t have a mandoline slicer. This recipe worked great! I going to use it in my Food Science classes at a high school where I teach. It is a good example of how a microwave cooks with radiant heat transfer!
Elizabeth says
OMG I did not expect this to turn out this well and be this easy. They came out surprisingly crispy! I will definitely do this instead of store bought. I also tried out with sweet potatoes – they curled and shrunk quite a bit – but still came out crispy!!
Thank you for this recipe and new technique!