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
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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 1/8 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!
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- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: potato chips, healthy, fat-free, vegan
Crazy…but awesome!
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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.
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.
Insane!! They are truly right out of a bag of chips! You have outdone yourself. These are amazing!
Thank you, Kim!
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!
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.
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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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:)
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.
Don’t even have to turn them over?? Can’t wait to try!
Hope you enjoy them!
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!
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!