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Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

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Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips
Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

Ladies and gentlemen, rest easy because the recipe you’ve been waiting for is here – POTATO CHIPS! But, not just any potato chips – Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips.

Let’s celebrate!

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

Potato chips used to be one of my favorite snacks, but it doesn’t take a genius to know how unhealthy they are. Little circular discs fried and full of fat. And, the organic versions on the shelf are no better…deep fried organic ANYTHING is still oil and fat. But, not these. Oil-free, crunch and delicious!

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

A few years ago I saw an advertisement for a microwave potato chip maker and thought it was cool, but I hate clutter and didn’t want one more thing taking up space in my cabinets. So, I set out to see if I could make potato chips in the microwave without dropping twenty bucks on one more contraption. I totally nailed it!

All you need is a potato, some parchment paper, the seasoning of your choice and five minutes in the microwave.

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips
Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

The secret is in the slicing. The thinner the chip, the crunchier the chip. So, if you want to buy something for the kitchen, and you don’t already have one, get a MANDOLINE SLICER! You’ll never want to use a knife again to slice potatoes…or any other vegetable for that matter.

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

I love these chips “as is” but seasoning is completely up to you. So, do whatever makes you happy! Because food is way better if it makes you all tingly in your happy parts. And, these chips certainly make me tingle. Whew, I’m getting excited just thinking about it.

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

I think you’ll love these chips because they are super simple to make, crunchy, savory, delicious, fat-free and healthy.

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

5-Minute Fat-Free Potato Microwave Potato Chips

These chips are great as a side, but if you want to feel naughty and go for the full-on “sports bar” effect, cover these bad boys with some vegetarian chili and my Game Day Cheese Dip. Oh…my…WORD!

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

If you try these, let me know! Leave a comment; take a picture; then post it on Instagram and tag the photo #shaneandsimple because I want to see your creation. Peace and feast!

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Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips

Five Minute Fat Free Microwave Potato Chips


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5 from 16 reviews

  • Author: Shane Martin
  • Prep Time: 1 min.
  • Cook Time: 5 mins.
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Description

Delicious, fat-free potato chips made in the microwave. A super easy, delicious, and crunchy snack that satisfies those junk food cravings without the guilt.


Scale

Ingredients

  1. 1 large potato

Instructions

  1. Slice potato with a mandoline slicer on the thinnest setting. If you don’t have a mandoline slicer you can use a knife, just try and keep the slices around ⅛ of an inch.
  2. Arrange potato slices on parchment paper so that they do not overlap.
  3. Microwave potato slices for 4-5 minutes or until the slices begin to turn brown. (If you are using thicker slices, microwave 5-6 minutes then cook for another 4 minutes or until the potatoes start to brown.)
  4. Remove from microwave, let cool and ENJOY!

Equipment

Mandoline Slicer

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  • Category: Snacks
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Keywords: potato chips, healthy, fat-free, vegan

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  1. Michael

    February 26, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Crazy…but awesome!

    ★★★★★

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  2. Peggy

    March 23, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Just discovered your site and made these last night. WOW! Hubby and I loved them. Who would’ve thought it could be this easy? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      March 23, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Welcome, Peggy! You’re very welcome! Thanks so much and glad to hear you enjoyed the chips. Peace.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        November 17, 2020 at 10:55 am

        Shane,
        This is a super simple lovely recipe. With much time at home and with children, the need for snacks is ever present. Thanks!

        ★★★★★

        Reply
  3. Jerry

    July 12, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    Could you do it in the oven , if so on what heat for how long?

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    • Shane Martin

      July 13, 2018 at 11:10 pm

      Jerry, I would try 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.

      Reply
  4. kim williams

    September 30, 2018 at 5:47 pm

    Insane!! They are truly right out of a bag of chips! You have outdone yourself. These are amazing!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 30, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you, Kim!

      Reply
  5. Kate

    March 13, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    Hi Shane — thanks for this — potato chips with oil & salt were a guilty addiction before giving up oil (and lowering salt a lot)…One tip for those who don’t own a mandolin and still want thin slices: I use my food processor’s thin slicing disc and it works beautifully to get super thin potato slices in the blink of an eye…

    Love your recipes, Shane (and great photos too!)

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      March 14, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      Great idea, Kate! Glad you enjoyed them and I’ll make a not of that. Much appreciate!

      Reply
  6. Jayne

    May 01, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Shane,

    I bought a mandolin especially to make these and they did not disappoint! I’m in the UK and my fave crisps flavour before going vegan three years ago was cheese and onion so the only addition I made was shaking some nutritional yeast and onion powder on them. Divine. I also made the game day cheese dip and it’s the best I’ve tasted it is beyond amazing. Better than any cheese sauce I had before going vegan. I love your site I’m so glad I discovered it and I can’t wait to make more of your lovely recipes.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      May 01, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you, Jayne! I’m so glad you enjoyed the crisps and cheese dip. I really appreciate your kind words and so glad you’re here:) Blessings.

      Reply
      • Jayne

        May 02, 2019 at 11:49 am

        Got the bits to make the beer bread today lol so happy I’m here 😀

        Reply
        • Shane Martin

          May 02, 2019 at 4:36 pm

          I’m happy you’re here too! Hope you enjoy the bread. Peace.

          Reply
  7. Nan

    August 02, 2019 at 8:55 pm

    What’s the best kind of potato to use? Are there kinds that just don’t work?
    Many thanks and anxious to give these a try!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      August 02, 2019 at 10:27 pm

      Nan, my favorite potatoes to use are russet. I think any potato except for sweet potato would work. But, I’ve had the most success with the russets. Hope you enjoy. Let me know how they turn out. Peace.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nan

        August 03, 2019 at 9:00 am

        You’re awesome! Thank you for the reply AND of course the recipe!!

        Reply
        • Shane Martin

          August 03, 2019 at 11:46 am

          Thank you, Nan! If you made the chips and like them I’d appreciate you ranking them. It helps me and others on google:) Let me know if you ever have any questions. Peace.

          ★★★★★

          Reply
  8. Mike

    August 27, 2019 at 12:16 pm

    How well do these store if you make a batch ahead of time? What is the best way to store them to keep them crisp?

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      August 28, 2019 at 10:59 am

      Mike, we usually store them in a ZipLoc bag, but sadly they only last a couple days around my house:)

      Reply
  9. Lyndy

    August 31, 2019 at 5:08 pm

    This guy is the real deal. All the recipes are realistic and delicious. I so appreciate the advice to get to fat free and no meat. So many sites are one or the other and you have to wing it to get both. Keep the ideas coming and thank you.

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      August 31, 2019 at 6:19 pm

      Thank you so much, Lyndy! I really appreciate you reaching out. I’ll do my best:) Peace.

      Reply
  10. Becky

    September 16, 2019 at 5:49 pm

    Don’t even have to turn them over?? Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      September 16, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      Hope you enjoy them!

      Reply
  11. Melissa

    December 28, 2019 at 12:54 am

    Absolutely incredible! I made these tonight and my husband and I LOVED them…so excited to be able to quickly whip up a batch of oil-free chips! Brilliant!!! Thank you so much!

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      December 28, 2019 at 10:19 am

      Thank you so much, Melissa! One of our faves:) Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  12. Suzanne

    December 31, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    I made them with sweet potatoes! Delish! Thanks for the push to get away from the oily potato chips.

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      January 01, 2020 at 10:48 am

      That’s great, Suzanne! Honestly, I haven’t had much luck doing this with sweet potatoes. Glad to hear it worked out. Happy New Year!

      Reply
  13. Lindsay W.

    January 22, 2020 at 9:34 pm

    Incredibly delicious. Fast, easy, & tasty, just what everyone wants! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      January 22, 2020 at 10:46 pm

      My pleasure, Lindsay! And, thank you for reaching out.

      Reply
  14. Roman

    May 24, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    What can I say? AWESOME!! These went great with the Carrot dog recipe, and some left over vegan loaf sandwiches! All for memorial day weekend. I put it ALL on Instagram, and tagged you. Shane, man, this site is great! Thank you for helping make GUY food on your site. I like the fact your from the South just like me. I want to get healthy and eat healthy. And your helping me with a WFPB Diet of stuff that I already love, but you have made it healthy. My Doctor thanks you! And I want to thank you for helping me. Peace and feast and God bless you man!

    Reply
    • Shane Martin

      May 25, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Roman, thank you so much! This is probably the best compliment I have ever received. Good luck on your journey!

      Reply
  15. Sherri

    June 03, 2020 at 10:07 pm

    Love the flavor and ease. However, I had problems getting done in five minutes… 1/8” on mandolin slicer as suggested. Any suggestions?

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      June 05, 2020 at 6:22 am

      Hi, Sherri! Honestly, appliances are just different. When I first did this recipe it took five minutes in my microwave. We’ve moved since then and now my current microwave takes 3 minutes. I made them at my brother’s and they took 11 minutes. You’re not doing anything wrong:) Blessings.

      Reply
  16. Donna

    July 29, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    You rock! My husband and l love, love, LOVE these – and many more of your recipes. Can’t wait to try more!!,
    PS – any chance you could monkey around with the sweet potatoes to get a doable recipe for them?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  17. Grace Hyde

    October 17, 2020 at 9:05 am

    I have made these many times and they always amaze people. My husband says “they have a real potato taste”. So thank you for this and for all you do. I love your recipes and the”simple” is the best part. One question about the nutrition info, why is the calorie count so high if it’s just one potato? Thanks again.

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      October 17, 2020 at 10:57 am

      Hi, Grace! Potatoes are starch and although virtually fat-free do have a higher calorie count. But, very nutritiously dense. Calories also depend on the size of the potato and I used a very LARGE potato.

      Reply
  18. Karen

    November 16, 2020 at 7:45 pm

    You just added life to my life!!!! These are everything! Quick easy peasy and satisfying my cravings 🥰thank you

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    • Shane Martin

      November 16, 2020 at 8:31 pm

      Thank you, Karen!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  19. Tracy B

    November 16, 2020 at 8:26 pm

    Had to make these to see if they really were ‘ALL THAT”. The answer is YUP! Cannot believe how good these chips are, and even better is how easy they are to make. I actually shorted out my microwave because I made too many batches for friends that were coming over. It recuperated, but it took a while.
    Microwave cooking times vary my perfect time was 7 min. We served with homemade vegan onion dip

    ★★★★★

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    • Shane Martin

      November 16, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      Thank you so much, Tracy! Sorry about the microwave, but what a way for it to go:)

      ★★★★★

      Reply
  20. Debbie Townsend

    November 17, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Best snack food EVERRRRR!!!!! When I changed to WFPB diet, I had such cravings for a crunch of some type, and raw vegetables weren’t cutting it! You saved my whole foods way of eating! Thank you Shane!!

    ★★★★★

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  21. Naomi

    December 21, 2020 at 9:38 pm

    I’m so shocked! This recipe actually works! My husband asked me to try making potato chips in the air fryer but because things don’t always come out crispy (we also don’t use oil), I thought who might have a recipe. I immediately thought of you but wasn’t sure you used an air fryer. I was shocked you used a microwave (for crispiness??). And let’s not talk about this recipe has been sitting in my file. Anyway, it was everything promised, and my husband is now so excited he can have chips anytime! P.S. Our microwave takes 10-11 minutes. Thanks, Shane, your recipes are so reliable and delicious.

    ★★★★★

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  22. Amy

    December 27, 2020 at 2:32 pm

    So yummy good. These are life changing. They are crisp with a good potato taste. Why didn’t someone figure this out long ago?? I’m so happy you did Shane!! Would this work with sweet potatoes?Thanks.

    ★★★★★

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