Delicious, fat-free potato chips made in the microwave. A super easy, delicious, and crunchy snack that satisfies those junk food cravings without any guilt.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
I think you’ll love these chips because they are super simple to make, crunchy, savory, delicious, fat-free and healthy.
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!
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
- Prep Time: 1 min.
- Cook Time: 5 mins.
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
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.
Ingredients
- 1 large potato
Instructions
- 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.
- Arrange potato slices on parchment paper so that they do not overlap.
- 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.)
- Remove from microwave, let cool and ENJOY!
Equipment
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Potato
- Calories: 292
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 18.5 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 66.7 g
- Fiber: 4.8 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: potato chips, healthy, fat-free, vegan
The best chips ever for vegan, oil-free! I used my “Dash” mandoline that I purchased on amazon and I set the dial to zero. The potato slices came out super thin and 5 minutes in the microwave were perfect! I’m so happy and so is my husband. Thank you Shane for this awesome recipe for snacking. Love your recipes!
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I use the same mandolin. I poke the potato chips through a wooden skewer. I lay 2 skewers of chips in the microwave, about 5ish minutes.
I just finished my first batch and started a second.
you are a genius!
Love your microwave chips! Please advise on time and temperature for baking these in the oven . Thanks! Barb
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I am so glad that I found your blog after listening to you and Rip Esselstyn’s podcast! These are DELICIOUS!!! They will go perfectly with you bean burgers tonight. Thanks for all you do. And you need to write a cookbook!
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Thank you so much!!! I’m glad you’re here.
okay, I have made these 4 times in the last 3 days… and I’m loving them more and more. My experience has been if I dab the slices with a paper towel to reduce the liquid it’ll shorten the time needed in the microwave. Also, I added a good sprinkling of garlic powder and salt, yum!! Even if I cannot slice them too thin, I like them with ketchup while they are warm, Addictive!
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Love these Shane! They are regulars in our home! Thanks a bunch… Love your recipes in general!!
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thank you!
Just tried it, what a great idea and so quick!
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Oh. My. Goodness!! Fat free chips!!
My Debbie Doubter side was pretty sure this wasn’t going to work. Potato chips are the one thing that is still not allowed (very often) in the house! Lol
I am beyond impressed with how these turned out! Even the hubbie loved them!
Can’t wait to experiment with spices and herbs.
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These were great. I put onion powder on some of them and they were my absolute favorite.
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Great idea, loved them, just added mixed herbs will make again, who doesn’t love chippies.
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Loved this recipe and so easy to make. Thanks for sharing. I was shocked on how it tasted like store bought potato chips without the oil and salt. Question: do you think I can make this in a conventional oven so that I can make a bigger batch or do you think it might easily burn?
You can make them in an oven…just keep an eye on them:)
Fast, easy, tasty, and about to go on my tomato sandwich. Thank you!
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Been holding off on trying this but since my daughter is trying this healthy lifestyle I gave it a try. So glad we did!!!! Thank you!!!
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These are great! Who would have thought you could make chips this good in a microwave??
Thanks!
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I know, RIGHT?!?
I was a skeptic – but these are real deal. Delicious and lots of fun.
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Will be making these today bit wanted to know if you could also use other vegetables like beets or sweet potatoes. Please advise?
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Hi, Gabrielle! I hope you enjoy them. I tried sweet potatoes once, but they didn’t turn out too well and I’ve never tried beets.
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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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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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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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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Thank you so much, Tracy! Sorry about the microwave, but what a way for it to go:)
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You just added life to my life!!!! These are everything! Quick easy peasy and satisfying my cravings 🥰thank you
Thank you, Karen!
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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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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.
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?
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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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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.
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!
Roman, thank you so much! This is probably the best compliment I have ever received. Good luck on your journey!
Incredibly delicious. Fast, easy, & tasty, just what everyone wants! Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes!
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My pleasure, Lindsay! And, thank you for reaching out.
I made them with sweet potatoes! Delish! Thanks for the push to get away from the oily potato chips.
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!
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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Thank you so much, Melissa! One of our faves:) Happy Holidays!
Don’t even have to turn them over?? Can’t wait to try!
Hope you enjoy them!
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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Thank you so much, Lyndy! I really appreciate you reaching out. I’ll do my best:) Peace.
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?
Mike, we usually store them in a ZipLoc bag, but sadly they only last a couple days around my house:)
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!
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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You’re awesome! Thank you for the reply AND of course the recipe!!
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.
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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.
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.
Got the bits to make the beer bread today lol so happy I’m here 😀
I’m happy you’re here too! Hope you enjoy the bread. Peace.
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!)
Great idea, Kate! Glad you enjoyed them and I’ll make a not of that. Much appreciate!
Insane!! They are truly right out of a bag of chips! You have outdone yourself. These are amazing!
Thank you, Kim!
Could you do it in the oven , if so on what heat for how long?
Jerry, I would try 350 degrees for about 10-15 minutes.
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.
Welcome, Peggy! You’re very welcome! Thanks so much and glad to hear you enjoyed the chips. Peace.
Shane,
This is a super simple lovely recipe. With much time at home and with children, the need for snacks is ever present. Thanks!
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Crazy…but awesome!
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