Home-made crisps...

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[threebikesmcginty]

Tried it - they were shite. Buy a packet of Tyrells and save yourself the bother.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I've never tried it with spuds, but whenever I cook broccoli I slice the stalk thinly and fry it to make broccoli crisps. Not the world's finest crisps, but I'd only be composting it otherwise.

 

[TheDoctor]

...anyone ever done?

Yes, I have. Once.

If so, any tips?

Don't.

Worth the effort?

No.

Is it really the case of slicing tatties very finely and cooking in hot oil?

Yes, but getting them thin and dry enough before frying is a royal PITA. Getting the fat off afterwards is also a PITA, and the whole house ends up smelling like a second-rate chippie.
Buy some Tyrells. Honestly.

 

[karen.488walker]

Yes. Fab. fresh oil. food process them dead thin. rinse the slices. fry and salt.
fresh crisps. done.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

You can also do home made pork scratchings. Next time you buy pork loin steaks, cut the fat off and chop it into half inch cubes. then fry it in hot oil until it goes golden brown. Not healthy, but by gum it's nice.

 

[karen.488walker]

You can also do home made pork scratchings. Next time you buy pork loin steaks, cut the fat off and chop it into half inch cubes. then fry it in hot oil until it goes golden brown. Not healthy, but by gum it's nice.

 

[buddha]

I use a potato peeler to do the slicing. And dry them out a on kitchen paper (helped by a light sprinkling of salt) before frying. Although it's surprising how little you end up with once they've been fried.
TBH shop bought crisps are better and probably cheaper if you take cooking into account.

edit: on a related and (IMO) more important note it's National Chip Week!