Oven Baked Potato Chips {Easy Recipe}

Name: Oven Baked Potato Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 russet (Idaho potatoes (or Yukon Golds)); 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Salt and pepper (to taste)

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Skip the store bought chips and make your own! These homemade potato chips are oven baked, so they are a healthier alternative and they are so simple to make! Seasoned with garlic and paprika, this is one tasty snack that you can feel good about!

Overhead shot of the oven baked potato chips with ketchup on the side

Ingredients & substitutions

Russet potatoes: These starchy potatoes are a top pick for the best homemade chips. Yukon Gold will work well too.
Spices: To season these chips, use paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can easily mix up your flavors with different spices though.
Olive oil: Because we oven bake rather than fry, we only need a small amount of oil. You can use olive oil like done here, but another high heat oil like canola or vegetable will work well.

How to make oven baked potato chips

Thinly slice the potato chips and pat them dry.

Place the slices into a bowl.
Add the oil and seasonings.
Mix well with your hands to coat all of the potato slices.

3 image collage to show how to mix the potatoes

Place the potatoes onto a lined baking sheet.
Bake until golden brown and crispy. They will lift off the baking sheet when crisped.

2 image collage to show the potatoes before and after baking

Tips for making the recipe

Pat the sliced potatoes dry with kitchen paper. This is to remove excess moisture. If you don’t, the potatoes are likely to steam rather than get nice and crispy.
Don’t overlap the potato slices on the baking sheet. If you need to, cook them in two batches. If they overlap, they won’t get crispy all over.
Slice the potatoes as evenly and thinly as possible. You might find that a mandolin works best and is super quick as well. If you cut them by hand, take your time and try and cut them into similar thicknesses so that they cook through evenly. A serrated knife can be a handy tool for this!
Try different flavors! You can easily adapt these oven baked potato chips to suit your tastes, try chili powder, onion powder, za’tar, anything you have to hand! And be sure to try them with this french onion dip recipe!

Frequently asked questions

How long do they keep?

These baked potato chips will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for around 3 days. Be sure to let them cool completely before storing, and keep them covered so that they stay nice and crispy.

Are baked chips better for you?

Yes! Rather than deep frying the potatoes in lots of oil, we are able to use less meaning there’s lots less saturated fat. You can also control the seasonings and they don’t contain preservatives and additives to make them shelf stable.

Do you have to peel the potatoes?

It’s best not peel the potatoes to make these homemade chips. Just give them a good rinse under cold running water to remove any dirt. If you prefer, or if you have potatoes with very thick skins, you can peel them.

Close up shot of the oven baking potato chips to show the texture

These homemade baked potato chips are so quick and easy to make, with just a few ingredients and they are so crunchy and flavorful. Perfect for a family friendly snack!

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