The crispy potato chips puff up as they fry so that they are hollow in the middle. They are crazy fun to make and eat and pair well with your favorite dip–we like this zesty bacon-packed crème fraîche!
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
2 servings
Ingredients
4 cups neutral oil (960 mL), for frying
1 lb russet potato (425 g), scrubbed
¼ cup cornstarch (30 g)
1 large egg white, beaten
kosher salt, to taste
½ cup crème fraîche (120 g)
1 lime, zested
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
4 oz bacon (110 g), cooked and diced
How to Make It
1. Step
Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C).
2. Step
Use a mandoline to thinly slice the potatoes into ⅛-inch-thick rounds. Arrange the potato slices in a single layer on a paper towel-lined baking sheet and let dry for 5 minutes.
3. Step
Lightly dust the cornstarch over half of the potato slices, then use a pastry brush to distribute the cornstarch evenly over the potatoes.
4. Step
Use a pastry brush to coat the remaining potato slices with the egg white.
5. Step
Place a cornstarch slice on top of an egg white slice with the cornstarch and egg white on the inside. Repeat with the remaining potato slices.
6. Step
Use a sharp knife to remove the rounded edges of each layered potato so they are even rectangles.
7. Step
Working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot, gently place the potatoes in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. They will deflate, but don’t worry.
8. Step
Once all of the potatoes have been fried once, return to the oil for 1 minute more, until puffed and crispy. Remove from the oil, return to the paper towel-lined plate, and generously season with salt.
9. Step
In a small bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, lime zest and juice, cumin, cayenne, chives, and bacon.
10. Step
Serve the bubble potato chips with the spiced crème fraîche.
