How to Make Homemade Potato Chips in Any Flavor (Save Time & Money)

Ditch those name-brand potato chips once and for all 🚫 You, yes YOU can make crunchy and delicious potato chips in any flavor at home, for a fraction of the price you’ll pay at a supermarket 👍🏼 In this post, I’ll show you exactly how to make homemade potato chips, in no time at all!

Golden brown and delicious 🤤 Make your all-time favorite potato chips, or come up with your own flavors! No matter what flavor you decide on, making your own chips will save you big money (read on to find out exactly how much)!

One of my go-to side dishes for sandwiches, burgers, or hot dogs are these homemade potato chips. While these chips are a perfect side dish to many meals, they also stand alone as the perfect party snack or even a little something to cure those mid-day munchies 😋

How Much Money Can I Save by Making Potato Chips?

By making your own potato chips at home, you can save approximately $4.46 (seasonings not included) per pound of chips 🤯 and the best part is, the more chips you make, the more money you will save 💰.

The savings will add up because you can reuse the oil multiple times. All you have to do is buy the oil once and use it to make several batches of potato chips. The only ingredients you need to purchase each time are the potatoes and whatever seasonings you’d like to use. You can save even more money by buying the potatoes in bulk.

The Math Behind the Savings (Seasonings Not Included)

Canola oil ($1.29 per cup)
Potatoes ($0.35 per potato, when purchased as a 5lb bag) x 2 = $0.70
Total $1.99 (per pound)

According to the Federal Reserve, the average price of a 16oz bag of potato chips in November 2023 was $6.45. That’s an increase of $1.86 over a 5-year period.

$6.45 (average chip price) – $1.99 (cost to make chips) = $4.46 (total savings)

Ideas for Homemade Potato Chips

My personal favorite is the all-time classic, plain salted chip, and I’m using the term plain loosely. When you make your own chips at home, there is nothing plain about them. They somehow, just taste better!

Whether you enjoy the classics like sour cream and onion, or you’re a little more adventurous and want to make your own flavor combinations, the possibilities are only limited by the imagination.

For some flavor ideas, check out the chart below. All you have to do is combine the ingredients in the chart and sprinkle the mixture over the chips, immediately after they are cooked, and voila 👍🏼

Chip Flavor	Ingredients
Sour Cream and Onion	2 teaspoons buttermilk powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Salt and Vinegar	1/4 cup white vinegar 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Sea Salt and Cracked Pepper	2 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
Cheddar and Sour Cream	2 teaspoons buttermilk powder 2 teaspoons cheddar cheese powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Ranch	1 tablespoon buttermilk powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried dill 1 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Flamin’ Hot	1 teaspoon cayenne powder 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
Classic	1 tablespoon sea salt
BBQ	1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Lime	1/4 cup lime juice 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
Cheddar & Hot Pepper	2 teaspoons cheddar cheese powder 1 teaspoon mustard powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder

Homemade Potato Chip Ingredients

• 1 cup canola oil
• 2 russet potatoes
• Salt & pepper, to taste

Equipment Needed for Homemade Potato Chips

• 1 medium-sized pot
• 1 small-sized mixing bowl
• 1 spider strainer or skimmer
• 1 sheet pan
• 1 mandolin
• Paper towels

How to Make Homemade Potato Chips

1. Fill a small mixing bowl with cold water and set aside.
2. Using a mandolin, thinly slice the potatoes and place the slices into the bowl of cold water.
   
3. Heat canola oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat to approximately 350° F (test the oil to see if it’s ready by slowly dipping a dry potato slice in it. If the oil bubbles, it’s ready).
4. Take about half of the potatoes out of the cold water and place them onto a couple of paper towels. Dry the potatoes completely.
   
5. Place the potatoes into the oil and occasionally move them around using a skimmer to ensure they don’t stick together.
   
6. Once the potatoes are golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them on a sheet pan, immediately season them with salt and pepper, or your choice of seasonings.
   
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the remaining chips.
8. Serve and enjoy!

How to Use This Potato Chip Recipe

These potato chips are the perfect side dish for any type of sandwich or burger, they also make a great anytime snack! Impress your guests by filling up a big bowl of these homemade potato chips for the big game or as an appetizer, everyone is sure to love. I guarantee that your only regret will be not making enough.

The beauty of Flavor Ratios is that we blend flavor combinations according to OUR own preferences. All recipes you find on this site serve as a guide. I love black pepper, but who am I to tell you to put pepper on your chips if you don’t want to? That would be wrong, and honestly, it’d keep me awake at night knowing your chips could’ve been better! Read more.

Watch How to Make Homemade Potato Chips

I love seeing all of your flavorful creations! Don’t hesitate to leave a review or comment and be sure to connect with me on Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube!