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Triple Cooked Chips

Thick cut potato chips parboiled and double fried for an extra crispy exterior and fluffy interior. A classic British pub staple served with sea salt.

50 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Russet potatoes, sliced thick
  • 8 cups sunflower oil
  • 2 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place 3 lbs sliced thick Russet potatoes into a pot of cold salted water and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain potatoes carefully and let cool on a wire rack.

  3. 3

    Heat 8 cups sunflower oil in a deep pot to 260 degrees F.

  4. 4

    Fry potatoes in small batches for 5 minutes without browning, then drain and cool.

  5. 5

    Increase oil heat to 350 degrees F.

  6. 6

    Fry potatoes a second time for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp and golden brown.

  7. 7

    Drain on paper towels and toss with 2 tsp flaky sea salt before serving.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Triple Cooked Chips?

For Triple Cooked Chips, the frying oil is held at 260 F (about 125 C) in step 3. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy. The frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

What should Triple Cooked Chips look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until crisp and golden brown.

How many calories are in Triple Cooked Chips?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 5 g protein, 52 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Triple Cooked Chips?

Refrigerate what is left of Triple Cooked Chips within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it. Potatoes turn grainy in the freezer, so keep this one in the refrigerator.

Can I halve or double Triple Cooked Chips?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the potatoes drops from 3 lbs to 1.5 lbs; doubled, it is 6 lbs. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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