Microwave .. Potato Chips?!

Yep.  You read that right.

Microwave.

Potato.

Chips.


While perusing pinterest (don't get me started on that obsession) I came across this nifty little pin claiming I could make potato chips -- at home -- in the microwave.  At first I had a "yeah right" reaction but once I went to the source it seemed legit.  Then I thought "well now I have to try this out"...

I am here to tell you .. it actually works!! 

If I have piqued your interest and now you want to try it out for yourself .. here's what you do:

Take a potato and slice it very thin.  I used a regular baking potato but I will be trying a sweet potato next.  You can slice it with a knife or a mandoline.  I would personally use a mandoline if you have one just for ease sake and uniformity.  The thinner the slice the quicker the process but, truly, you can do as thick as you want (at least while staying in the "chip" realm .. no hockey pucks).

Take the potato slices and toss them in olive oil and salt and pepper.

Get a microwave-safe plate and spray it with non-stick spray or rub it down with the same oil that's on the potato.

Lay the potatoes out in a thin layer on the plate.

Microwave on high for about 4 minutes.  Flip the slices and cook for 4 more minutes.

You should be able to tell they are done because the edges will start to get slightly wavy (like a potato chip) and they will lose their transparancy.  Lay them on a cooling rack and, after a minute or so, they should be crunchy.  Voila!

Side note:  The cooking time will vary depending upon how thick your cuts are.  Just start with 4 and then adjust.  You might have to flip a couple times but no big deal.  Also, don't worry about "over cooking".  The only thing that happens if they go too long is that they turn dark brown (like a burnt chip) and are extra crunchy.  This may or may not have happened to my last batch and, honestly, I kind of preferred those. 

This is one of those easy trial and error experiments and it was really cool.  Have fun with it and happy microwaving!!