The par-boiled chips (above) just about to be put into the oven
The finished product - they taste delicious & best of all, are guilt free !These are so easy to make that they’re not really a recipe at all !
They are a much healthier option than deep fried chips (French Fries) & healthier than the frozen “oven chips” you buy in the shops - well, most of the brands which I’ve seen contain oil & preservatives so although lower in fat than traditional deep fried chips, they are still not as healthy as making your own.
I use salt, garlic flakes and cayenne pepper to season my chips – but you could use any combination of seasonings.
The only ‘drawback’ is that these chips can come out a little drier than traditionally deep fried chips, but they are just as tasty and still manage to turn crispy & a nice, golden brown colour - even without all the oil -:
Oven Chips
Potatoes (I usually use about 4-5 )
Salt
Garlic Flakes
Cayenne Pepper (or Paprika)
Non-Stick pan spray
Peel & slice the potatoes into chip shapes. Par boil for around 10 minutes until just soft (you can add salt to the cooking water if you like). Drain in a colander to remove all excess water. Shake them around in the colander so that the edges become a little rough (this helps to make a crispier chip !)
Place on a baking sheet. Spray all over with non-stick pan spray (I use a butter flavoured spray which I buy in the UK, but any type is fine) and season with the salt, garlic flakes & cayenne pepper (all to taste). Toss to coat & then repeat.
Place in a pre heated oven at 230’C/450’F/Gas Mark 8, turning frequently – they should take around 45 minutes to turn crispy & golden in colour. (They will stay a pale uncooked colour for ages & then suddenly turn crispy & golden - you just have to be patient !)
Serve immediately.
They are a much healthier option than deep fried chips (French Fries) & healthier than the frozen “oven chips” you buy in the shops - well, most of the brands which I’ve seen contain oil & preservatives so although lower in fat than traditional deep fried chips, they are still not as healthy as making your own.
I use salt, garlic flakes and cayenne pepper to season my chips – but you could use any combination of seasonings.
The only ‘drawback’ is that these chips can come out a little drier than traditionally deep fried chips, but they are just as tasty and still manage to turn crispy & a nice, golden brown colour - even without all the oil -:
Oven Chips
Potatoes (I usually use about 4-5 )
Salt
Garlic Flakes
Cayenne Pepper (or Paprika)
Non-Stick pan spray
Peel & slice the potatoes into chip shapes. Par boil for around 10 minutes until just soft (you can add salt to the cooking water if you like). Drain in a colander to remove all excess water. Shake them around in the colander so that the edges become a little rough (this helps to make a crispier chip !)
Place on a baking sheet. Spray all over with non-stick pan spray (I use a butter flavoured spray which I buy in the UK, but any type is fine) and season with the salt, garlic flakes & cayenne pepper (all to taste). Toss to coat & then repeat.
Place in a pre heated oven at 230’C/450’F/Gas Mark 8, turning frequently – they should take around 45 minutes to turn crispy & golden in colour. (They will stay a pale uncooked colour for ages & then suddenly turn crispy & golden - you just have to be patient !)
Serve immediately.
