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Quick fix potato chips are a fast and easy way to come up with exciting, new and delicious flavors of potato chips without ever having to turn on the deep fryer!
If you’ve ever stared into your pantry at a big bag of plain, low-salt, or classic potato chips and wished they were something a little more exciting, this is my favorite kitchen hack. Quick fix potato chips are my go-to trick for transforming that boring bag into a completely new snack in under 5 minutes.
So Easy. So Good.
The concept is brilliantly simple and it works every single time. You just heat the chips long enough to release some of their own natural oil — just enough to make them slightly warm and glisten — and then you toss them, gently, in your favorite seasoning blend. That little bit of warm oil is all you need. It acts like a perfect glue for the seasoning to cling to, so you get full, even coverage without any extra oil, butter, or cooking spray.
Stay Cheap, My Friends
Why I love this method so much here at Life’s A Tomato is that it’s endlessly customizable, budget-friendly, and foolproof. You don’t need to buy those expensive boutique bags. One big bag of sturdy plain chips becomes 3 or 4 different flavors for game day, parties, or movie night.
For the best results, I recommend using a sturdy chip. Kettle-cooked, wavy, or ruffled chips hold up the best to being tossed. Heat them in a 275°F oven for 3-4 minutes, or in an air fryer at 250°F for 2 minutes — you want them warm, not browned or extra crispy. Then work quickly. Add your seasoning to a large bowl, add the warm chips, and toss very gently with your hands or two large spoons.
Let Get To It!
That’s it! From BBQ and Bloody Mary to Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper, Nashville Hot Chicken, Mango Chile-Lime, and even Ramen-seasoned, you can create any flavor you can dream up. Below are my 16 favorite quick fix recipes to get you started.
The List
- Meal Prep MVP – A practical and innovative way to…
- 12 Diverse Blades – With nine interchangeable…
- Set includes: 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup and 1 cup
- Magnetic handles keep Cups together for storage…
