2cupschocolate chips(milk chocolate or semi-sweet)
salt flakes or holiday sprinkles(optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Slice the potatoes very thinly. The thinner, the better!
2 large russet potatoes
Soak the potatoes in cold water for 10 minutes. Remove potatoes from the water and pat dry.
Place the potatoes on a baking sheet (line with non-stick aluminum foil for easy cleanup). Brush the potatoes with the canola oil, then sprinkle with salt. Flip the potatoes and do the same on the other side.
2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 teaspoon salt
Bake for about 22-25 minutes, flipping the potatoes about halfway through. When the potatoes are golden and crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool.
Melt the milk chocolate pieces the microwave or in a double boiler (for a makeshift double boiler, you can place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with some boiling water in it).
2 cups chocolate chips
When the chocolate is melted, dip the chips into the chocolate, one at a time, then lay them on a piece of wax paper spread out over a tray, and sprinkle them with salt flakes or holiday sprinkles.
salt flakes or holiday sprinkles
You can allow them to cool at room temperature or place them in the refrigerator for a bit to cool more quickly.
Makes about 30-40 chips, depending on the size of your potatoes and how thinly you slice them.
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Notes
There is no need to peel the potatoes prior to slicing and baking, although you can if you want. We prefer to leave them on!
You can substitute canola oil spray, and simply spray the potato slices prior to sprinkling with the salt.
To make these in the air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees F. Follow the directions to prepare the potato slices, then place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for about 15-17 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes or so.
To make these in the microwave, prepare the potato slices as directed. Microwave on high for 3 minutes, then flip them and microwave on 50% for another 3 minutes. Remove any chips that are done, and continue cooking any that are not done at 50% power, 1 minute at a time, until done.
For easier melting, use chocolate candy melts instead of the chocolate chips.
To make this recipe super-easy, use store-bought potato chips! The ruffled kind work really well.
These can be decorated for any occasion - just vary the colors of the sprinkles you use.