Week 6 - Chips

xkcd

This week we talk crispy. Perhaps even extra crispy. We're going to talk chips. Now if you are anything like my husband your logic works like this:

Chips are Crispy        Bacon is Crispy

       \                                           /

         \                                       /

           \______________/

                             |

                             |

                 Bacon is Chips?

Now as much as I appreciate the savory goodness of bacon I have to disagree. But bacon and chips have something in common! They are both widely viewed as unhealthy. But who said chips are only deep fried potato chips (although we are going to talk about those too). So if you like savory, sweet, or healthy there's a chip recipe for everyone.

Kale Chips

I am not a patient person. Half of my chips turned out soggy because I didn't wait for my washed kale to dry. The other half were crispy and delicious. If you are looking for something with the texture of a potato chip that's a little lower on the guilt scale, these are a great alternative. They are light and crispy and you can flavor them virtually any way you want.

You'll Need:

1 Bunch Kale

2 Tbsp Olive Oil (or enough to evenly coat the leaves)

1 Tbsp Salt

Other seasoning of choice (I made a batch of plain chips with just salt, and a batch with 1 Tbsp Jamaican Jerk seasoning. The Jamaican Jerk was incredibly tasty.)

Preheat oven to 350°

Cut the ribs out of the leaves of kale then cut into bite size pieces. I used kitchen scissors.

Rinse with cold water.

Let dry or put in a salad spinner (very important)

Toss in a bowl with Olive Oil and seasoning

Lay on a cookie sheet in one even layer. You will probably need 2 sheets or you will need to split this up into two batches.

Cook for about 10 minutes until crispy.

Let cool and enjoy!

Potato Chips

Good old fashioned deep fried potatoes

You'll Need:
3 or 4 small potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Heat your oil to 375°

Slice your potatoes as thin or as thick as you like

Rinse with cold water

Drop in the oil and fry until golden and crispy. The time will vary depending on the thickness of your chips. Ours took about 5 minutes and we flipped them over half way through.

Sweet Potato Chips

A sweet and crispy treat. I like them with a little bit of cinnamon sugar. I guess it's like a healthier churro?

You'll Need:
1 or 2 Sweet Potatoes
Oil for deep frying

Heat oil to 375°

Slice your potatoes the way you like them

Drop in your sweet potato slices. Fry for about 5 minutes flipping half way through. The chips will become a lighter yellow color, and almost look like they have fine wrinkles on them. It's okay they smooth out.

Enjoy your chips with a nice burger and call it a night!

Happy eating!
Tori