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The Secrets Of Crispy Potato Crisps

Together with the chef, we've put together a list of tips to help you fry potatoes with a delicious crispy crust.

A versatile and popular dish

Chips can be served on their own or in combination with various dishes, as a side dish or as a stand-alone dish - there are plenty of options.

However

To achieve the perfect flavour and texture, you need to know which potato varieties are best suited for frying, how to choose the right oil and what cooking sequence to follow.

What's the secret?

In collaboration with chefs, we've put together a detailed guide to help you fry potatoes in a variety of ways.

Best kept secrets

The main secret to any dish is practice. The more often you try it, the better you get at it.

Variety

Favour special potato varieties with a low starch content. These are usually yellow and pink varieties.

Label

In many shops you will find a special indication on the packaging or on the price tag: ‘frying variety’.

Starch

It doesn't hurt to reduce the starch content of the tubers before slicing by soaking them in water for 40-60 minutes.

Roast the potatoes in batches

to achieve a crispy crust. Place one layer of potato slices in the pan, then another and so on, frying each layer on both sides for 5-7 minutes.

Use a thick-bottomed frying pan to fry the potatoes.

This ensures even heat distribution and maintains the temperature. Wide pans with high sides are the best choice.

Never put potatoes in a cold pan

or in cold oil. Heat the pan thoroughly first.

Elva Einarsdottir

"Thanks to these tips my potatoes became even more delicious and appetising. I recommend it to all lovers of fried potatoes!"

Haraldur Steinthorsson

"Now my potatoes turn out crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and most importantly, they don't burn. Thanks to the author for the useful tips!"

Brynja Gunnarsdottir

"I had never before thought about how important it is to choose the right kind of potatoes and use a cast iron pan. Thanks to this article, my potatoes are even more tasty and appetising."

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