Potatoes are among the most delicious and versatile ingredients in the world. Introduced to Europe after the discovery of America, potatoes are now part of our gastronomic tradition, and there are dozens of dishes in which they are the star ingredient.
However, as tasty as they are, not all ways of cooking potatoes are healthy and beneficial. The way potatoes are prepared significantly affects the lightness of the dish: frying them or seasoning them with a lot of oil, for example, significantly increases the calorie content of the dish.
Below, we’ll explain how to prepare them in a healthy and light way, without sacrificing crunchiness and flavor. The crispy potato chip recipe we’ve suggested below allows you to incorporate this food into even the most restrictive diets.
Crispy potato chips ingredients: 500 grams of yellow-fleshed potatoes, 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Clean the potatoes thoroughly, peel them, and cut them into slices about 5 mm thick. Soak them in cold water for a few minutes (10-15), then drain them and place them in a pot filled with cold water and a pinch of salt.
These steps will help remove some of the starch from the potatoes, but also tenderize them before baking.
When the water begins to boil, remove from the heat, drain, and let cool. Caution: the potatoes should not boil, but should be slightly blanched.
Place the potatoes in a large bowl and add a teaspoon of oil, mixing well with your hands to grease all the potatoes.
To cook crispy fries, you have two options. The first is to use an air fryer, if available. The second is to bake them in the oven at around 220-250 degrees Celsius for about 30-40 minutes. Once baked, flip them halfway through and wait until they’re golden brown all over.
