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Homemade Garlic Crisps

Updated: Oct 25, 2022 · Published: Feb 8, 2020 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 45 Comments

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Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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If you love salty snacks, why not try making your own Homemade Crisps. Lower in fat than store bought crisps and the added bonus of making any flavour you like, like these garlic ones! Just 20 minutes and 5 ingredients is all you need. These are so easy to make, and will really wow party guests. Especially when serve with some homemade dip.

Homemade potato chips in a bowl next to some dip.

These homemade crisps are super simple to make and although they do take a little while to make up enough to feed a crowd, it is definitely worth the wait. Crispy, garlic-y, and oh so moreish. You will want to dip them in everything!

Sure, you could just open a bag of crisps and dump them in a bowl. But where is the fun in that? Homemade crisps are much easier to make than you would think and healthier too! You can also make them any flavour you like.

If you are looking for some other potato recipes to try, then why not try our Air Fryer Potato Wedges, Hasselback Potatoes, Crispy Garlic Smashed Potatoes or Slow Cooker Jacket Potatoes.

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  • Why you will love them
  • Ingredients needed
  • How to make homemade crisps - Step by step
  • Health benefits of potatoes
  • Crisp flavours
  • What to serve with Homemade Crisps
  • Storage
  • Frequently asked questions
  • Extra tips
  • More snack recipes
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Why you will love them

  • Healthier - These are lower in fat and calories than store bought crisps and you can make just as many as you need, so it's easier to portion control.
  • Just a few ingredients - You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make these. No need to buy anything special.
  • Easy to adapt - There are so many options for flavours when it comes to these homemade crisps. We went with garlic, but you can adapt it with your favourite flavours.

Ingredients needed

All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
  • Potatoes - Any potatoes will work, but some definitely work better than others. Russet Potatoes or Yukon Gold are the potato varieties to get the best results.
  • Salt and pepper - Generously season.
  • Garlic granules - This is where all the garlic flavour comes from. Don't use fresh garlic, as it burns too easily. Make sure that your jar of garlic granules have not been open longer than 6 months, as they will lose their flavour.
  • Oil - You only need a little oil for this, and to keep these homemade crisps lower in calories we used a spray bottle of olive oil.

A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

How to make homemade crisps - Step by step

One: Slice the potatoes as thin as possible. You can use a knife, but we used a mandolin, to get an even thickness.

A wooden chopping board with very thinly sliced potatoes.

Two: Coat a large baking tray with some spray oil and lay out as many potatoes as possible without any overlapping. Spray each individual potato slice with some more oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic.

A baking tray with a layer of thinly sliced potatoes.

Three: Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C/400°F/Gas 7 for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Repeat until all the potato slices are cooked.

Garlic Potato Chips in a paper lined bowl.

Health benefits of potatoes

White potatoes have so many nutrients in them, they really shouldn't get a bad reputation. They are low in fat, sodium and cholesterol, they have nearly half of your daily vitamin C and they are a great source of potassium - even more than a banana.

They are full of fibre and magnesium, and they are filling too. On top of this, they are also suitable for almost any diet, from vegan to gluten free. I am not sure what more you could want?

Crisp flavours

We kept the flavourings really simple with these crisps, and just used salt, pepper and garlic, but you could go all out!

The great thing about these crisps is that you can season them any way you like. Do fajita crisps sound like your thing? Add some fajita seasoning! You could go Cajun, just some chilli, or even an Italian herb blend. BBQ seasoning would be really good too.

Homemade potato chips piled up.

What to serve with Homemade Crisps

What are crisps without dip? If you are serving these up at a party, then wow your guests even more with some homemade dips. Here are some of our favourite dip recipes:

  • Kebab Shop Chilli Sauce
  • Healthy Ketchup
  • Easy Garlic Sauce
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Tartare Sauce
  • Healthy Ranch Dressing
  • Salsa Picante
  • The BEST Guacamole
  • Jalapeno Sauce
  • Roasted Carrot Hummus
  • Healthy BBQ Sauce
  • Homemade Tzatziki

Storage

Store: If you can manage to resist them that long, these will last a day or two in an air tight container. We always make a big batch up whenever we have guests over and they don't last long. They are best eaten straight after cooking though, as they will go soggy after a while and one of the best thing about these is the crunch that they have.

Freeze: We wouldn't recommend freezing these.

Reheat: To get them crispy again, you can reheat them. Either reheat them in an air fryer for 3-4 minutes, or then can go in the oven for 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn them.

A bowl of crisps and a small dish of creamy dip.

Frequently asked questions

Are homemade crisps gluten free?

Yes, as long as you make sure there is no cross contamination, then these are gluten free.

Are homemade crisps vegan?

Yes, these are vegan.

Can you cook homemade crisps in the air fryer?

Yes, you definitely can cook these in the air fryer. They will take about 8-10 minutes at 180°C.

Can you use sweet potatoes for homemade crisps?

No, we wouldn't recommend using sweet potatoes, because they just don't get crispy in the same way that white potatoes do. And it is all about the crispiness.

Do I have to soak the potatoes first?

You don't have to, but we would recommend that you do. Soaking the potatoes in water once they are cut draws out the excess starch and once they are patted dry it will give crispier crisps.

How long do I need to soak them for?

You need to soak them for at least 30 minutes. However, soaking them for 2 hours will given even crispier crisps.

Why aren't my homemade crisps crispy?

Well, they shouldn't be raw after this cooking time, however if they still aren't cooked to your liking then cook them for a few more minutes. Cooking times will vary depending on the potatoes you use, the thickness of the crisp and your oven.

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Extra tips

• The key to making sure the potatoes are nice and crispy is making sure they don't overlap on the tray and not using too much oil.
• Feel free to get creative with the seasoning. We just used garlic, but you could use a fajita blend or even BBQ seasoning.
• To get the potatoes really thinly sliced and therefore crispy when cooked, use a mandolin.
• The thinner your potato slices are, the crispier they will be. But, they will also burn quicker, so keep an eye on them.
• If they aren't crispy enough for your liking, then put them back in the oven until crispier.
• When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.
• Try to cut your crisps as evenly as possible to ensure they all cook at the same rate.
• If you are soaking them first, you need to make sure to pat them dry, otherwise they will be too wet to crisp up.

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Recipe

Garlic Potato Chips in a paper lined bowl.

Homemade Garlic Crisps

By: Dannii Martin
If salty snacks can be your downfall when it comes to healthy eating, why not try making these homemade garlic crisps.
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Course: Snack
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 15 minutes mins
Total: 20 minutes mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 81kcal
Allergens:
No Common Allergens

Ingredients

  • 2 Potatoes - large; sliced very thinly
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • Garlic powder
  • Spray oil

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 7
  • Slice 2 Potatoes as thin as possible. You can use a knife, but we used a mandolin, to get an even thickness.
  • Coat a large baking tray with some Spray oil and lay out as many potatoes as possible without any overlapping. Spray each individual potato slice with some more oil and sprinkle with Sea salt and ground black pepper and Garlic powder.
  • Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Repeat until all the potato slices are cooked.

Recipe Tips

  • The key to making sure the potatoes are nice and crispy is making sure they don't overlap on the tray and not using too much oil.
  • Feel free to get creative with the seasoning. We just used garlic, but you could use a fajita blend or even BBQ seasoning.
  • To get the potatoes really thinly sliced and therefore crispy when cooked, use a mandolin.
  • The thinner your potato slices are, the crispier they will be. But, they will also burn quicker, so keep an eye on them.
  • If they aren't crispy enough for your liking, then put them back in the oven until crispier.
  • When mixing the oil and seasoning into the potatoes, use your hands to get everything more evenly distributed.
  • Try to cut your crisps as evenly as possible to ensure they all cook at the same rate.
  • If you are soaking them first, you need to make sure to pat them dry, otherwise they will be too wet to crisp up.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 81kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin C: 14.3mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4.1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

    January 31, 2021 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    All the crunch of crisps but much healthier too. Can't wait to make these for my boys.

    Reply
  2. Heidy says

    February 15, 2020 at 12:00 pm

    5 stars
    These Homemade Garlic Crisps were fantastic and so easy to make I can't believe I haven't made them before. A winning recipe in my book!!!

    Reply
    • Clare says

      February 20, 2020 at 9:51 am

      Hey there, what oil did you use?

      Reply
      • Dannii says

        February 20, 2020 at 6:34 pm

        Olive oil.

        Reply
    • Li Murphy says

      March 22, 2021 at 3:29 am

      Hi, what’s the fat per serving on these?
      Thank you :)

      Reply
      • Dannii says

        March 22, 2021 at 7:31 am

        There is no fat in this recipe. Potatoes are naturally fat free and we have used spray oil, and the amount used doesn't add any fat to each serving. Enjoy!

        Reply
  3. Mara says

    February 12, 2020 at 10:59 am

    5 stars
    This looks so healthy and crunchy! I'm also struggling for a healthier me, I've even start running I can say I'm on the right track now. Nutrition is an important part of my losing weight plan, and your blog posts are a true inspiration!

    Reply
  4. Monika says

    February 12, 2020 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    Looks so yum! Definitely will try this. Can I just say Hungry Healthy Happy is one of the best places for keeping a healthy lifestyle! This really helped me turn my life around. Keep up the great work Dannii and Dave!

    Reply
  5. Anita says

    February 11, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, these are so good and so easy. Definitely so much better than using those chips that come in a bag!

    Reply
  6. Eraj Siddiqui says

    February 09, 2020 at 1:35 pm

    i've tried it today and it come out amazing!! my family loved it .. Ty for sharing this :)

    Reply
  7. Len says

    February 08, 2020 at 4:05 pm

    I have made similar style chips but deep fried. ONE potato may give you more than enough chips for a first time. I used a food processor slicing blade (also own a mandoline) that does the job in less than 5 seconds . AND no sliced fingers.

    BUT thanks for this version as I want to use a lot less oil (ie fat) and this one fits the bill.

    Reply
  8. Ellen says

    January 31, 2019 at 5:16 pm

    5 stars
    These would be delicious with our favorite sandwiches. I love there's garlic!

    Reply
  9. Lauren Vavala | Delicious Little Bites says

    October 31, 2018 at 1:31 pm

    5 stars
    My fiance was just saying that we've never made potato chips! We both love garlic, so definitely giving this a try soon!

    Reply
  10. April Turco says

    May 31, 2017 at 12:53 am

    Sounds great but what is the acusl grams of fat or how many chips.

    Reply
  11. Ashton says

    April 26, 2017 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Garlic crisps?! Now that sounds like something I can work with. These look beaut! xx

    Reply
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