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Microwave Potato Chips.

Posted on October 10, 2009 by admin

This is something I hope to try soon. DS loves potato chips but I trying to stop myself from buying too much chips as it ruins my diet. I know, it’s all about self control, but it is so hard to resist when my two boys are happily munching on their chips.

These are the steps for making microwave potato chips that I got from here.

1) Cut the potatoes into even slices preferably using a mandoline (we cut them to 2mm thickness).

2) Place them on a plastic perforated rack without overlapping them. We improvised with the steamer that came with our rice cooker. A regular plate will work, but it may take longer.

3) Microwave for three sets of three minutes each at 50% power, 40% power, and 30% power. Turn after every three minutes. Reducing the power of the microwave is not essential, but if operating at full power reduce the time accordingly. I found that reducing the power gave me some respite from the “hawk” duties while continuing to cook other things. As a calibration guide, our Microwave can bring 250ml of water in a glass cup to boil in 2 minutes (at full power). Be aware that water heated in a microwave can ‘explode’, causing serious injuries.

4) Leave them alone for 5 minutes after they come out of the microwave to crispen a bit more.