Perfect Hot Chips Recipes

PERFECT HOT CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes lengthways into 1cm-wide strips. Set aside in a bowl of iced water until ready to cook. Drain and dry thoroughly.
• Heat oil in saucepan to 160°C, or test by dipping a chip into oil - if bubbles appear instantly, oil is hot enough. Using a wire basket, perforated spoon or wire skimmer, lower chips in batches into oil and cook for 8 minutes, until tender but not brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
• Reheat oil to 185°C . Gently lower chips into oil briefly, until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with your choice of condiments.

PERFECT HOT CHIPS

Steps:

• Peel potatoes, and cut into thick chunky chips.
• Place in a saucepan of water and bring to the boil.
• Drain well.
• Deep fry in hot olive oil, until golden.
• Drain on some paper towel.
• Enjoy!

PERFECT HOT CHIPS

Steps:

• Cut potatoes lengthways into 1cm-wide strips. Set aside in a bowl of iced water until ready to cook. Drain and dry thoroughly.
• Heat oil in saucepan to 160°C, or test by dipping a chip into oil - if bubbles appear instantly, oil is hot enough. Using a wire basket, perforated spoon or wire skimmer, lower chips in batches into oil and cook for 8 minutes, until tender but not brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towel.
• Reheat oil to 185°C . Gently lower chips into oil briefly, until crisp and brown. Drain on paper towel, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately with your choice of condiments.

PERFECT PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Brush one side of each piece pita pocket with olive oil. Sprinkle the garlic powder, salt, and garlic salt over the pita pockets. Slice each pocket into 4 even triangles.
• Bake in preheated oven until the triangles turn a light brown color, 15 to 20 minutes.

OVEN-ROASTED CHIPS

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Peel the potatoes and cut them into long chip shapes - the thickness is entirely up to you, though the width of a finger is ideal. Rinse under the cold tap and pat dry with a tea towel.
• Spread the chips on a large non-stick baking tray and toss with the olive oil and celery salt. Lie them flat in a single layer - use two trays rather than overcrowd one.
• Roast for 45-50 mins, turning now and then. When cooked they should be golden brown and crisp with a light fluffy centre. Scatter on sea salt to serve.

PERFECT FISH & CHIPS

Steps:

• Wash fillet in lemon and water.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Chill while you prepare the batter.
• Sprinkle yeast over warm water.
• Let stand until dissolved.
• Place flour in a bowl with the salt and sugar.
• Make a well in the center.
• Add the dissolved yeast, oil and 2/3 of the beer.
• Stir with a wooden spoon just to combine. Stir in remaining beer.
• Let the batter stand, covered, in a warm place for 30-35 minuted, until it has thickened and become frothy.
• Dry fish with paper towels and cut each fillet diagonally into 2 pieces.
• Heat the oven to warm.
• Stir together remaining flour, pepper and salt in a plate. Heat the oil.
• Whip egg white until it forms soft peaks and fold into batter.
• Coat fish with seasoned flour, patting so they are evenly coated.
• Shake off excess flour.
• Using a 2 pronged fork, dip the fish into the batter.
• Lift it out and hold it over bowl 5 seconds to drip off excess batter.
• Carefully lower the piece of fish into the hot oil and deep fry, turning once, until golden crisp.
• Fry 1-2 pieces at a time, transferring to paper towels as you go.

BEST EVER OVEN CHIPS

Steps:

• Trim all the rounded edges off the potatoes to make a rectangular block, then cut this into thick batons (save any offcuts to make mash). Drop into a pan of cold salted water with the vinegar and bring to the boil. Simmer for 6-8 mins until the potatoes are just cooked and tender - test with the tip of a knife. Drain carefully, trying not to break any of the chips, and leave to cool completely. Can be prepared up to two days ahead and chilled until needed.
• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 9. Pour the oil into a sturdy, rimmed baking tray or shallow roasting tin and heat in the oven. Mix the flours with the baking powder, cayenne and some salt in a shallow dish and gently toss the chips in the floury mixture to coat, then leave in the mixture until needed.
• Carefully remove the pan from the oven - the oil should be shimmering - and lay the chips in a single layer in the pan. Use a thin, flexible spatula to gently turn the chips so they are all coated, then roast for 20 mins. Turn the chips again, then roast for another 10 minutes. Turn one final time, then cook for a futher 10 minutes until crisp and deep golden all over. Drain the chips onto kitchen paper and serve straight away.