How to make homemade crisps

[merciasounds]

Best done in a deep fat frier or at least something with a temperature guage on it.

Peel potatoe 'Old' or main crop are best, like Maris Piper, King Edward or Rooster Reds

Heat oil to 170 degrees.

Ideally you need a mandolin to cut the potatoes thinly enough, else use a potato peeler to shave off thin slices.
Wash and drain well, dry on kitchen paper. carefully place a few slices at a time in the oil, not too many as they may stick, and you cool the oil down too much and they'll absorb too much fat.

Cook till golden and crisp, as opposed to black, and drain on kitchen paper. Sprinkle with salt or any spices you like, or something like Schwartz seasonings or mixes for mash -

[Mick-Talbot]

ah you have moved on to laconic, jolly good.

[wendilla]

You can get microwave crisp makers on e bay . I have one and a slicer comes with it . You soon know how long to leave them for to your taste .Great for when on a diet.Costs about £10. Betterware used to do them but not seen them there.