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Here's the easiest way to make potato chips saltier

Here's the easiest way to make potato chips saltier

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Here's the easiest way to make potato chips saltier
Here's the easiest way to make potato chips saltier

Make Your Potato Chips Extra Salty in a Flash

While some folks can't stomach salt and unsalted potato chips are fine for them, it's safe to say that I am not one of those people. Unsalted potato chips make me downright irate. I once inadvertently bought a mega-sized bag of unsalted tortilla chips from the party section, and let me tell you, it took some serious cool-down time to get over that. This unfortunate incident has happened to me, my friends, and my family more than a few times. It doesn't matter if it's an accident or if the chips are just not salty enough for your taste; I've got a simple solution for you: salt spray.

Potato chips are delicious because they're crunchy and salty. The natural flavor of potatoes, taro, or corn is a delightful undernote, but it's quickly amplified when salt is added. Unsalted potato chips are practically throwing away good food. Until I stumbled upon this simple solution, I was at a loss.

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Saltier Tater Tots

It seems that you can't just mix salt with potato chips willy-nilly. The salt particles bounce off the chips and collect at the bottom of the bowl or bag. Instead, we can use evaporation to evenly coat the chips. Table salt is mostly made up of sodium chloride, a substance that dissolves easily in water. When water evaporates, sodium and chloride ions reform into salt crystals and stick to the chip surface. (If you're into watching molecules fly, check this out.) If your chips aren't seasoned enough, this is your golden ticket.

The Simplest Way to Make Potato Chips Extra Salty

Step-by-Step Directions:

  1. Create the Saltwater Solution:
  2. In a microwave-safe measuring cup, mix one tablespoon of salt with half a cup of water.
  3. Microwave for 30 seconds to dissolve the salt completely. Stir until all the salt crystals are dissolved.
  4. Preheat the Oven:
  5. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  6. Transfer the Saltwater:
  7. Pour the saltwater into a spray bottle.
  8. Spray the Chips:
  9. Lay the potato chips on a baking sheet in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap too much.
  10. Spray the chips generously with saltwater, but be careful not to create puddles. I only sprayed one side at a time, but you can flip the chips and spray both sides for an even coating. If you don't have a spray bottle, you can also dip each chip in the saltwater and place it back on the baking sheet.
  11. Bake the Chips:
  12. Bake the chips for five to ten minutes until the moisture evaporates.
  13. As the chips bake, you'll see small white spots appear on the baking sheet. There might even be visible salt crystals on the chips. The chips cool quickly, so you can start snacking right away.

You can customize the saltiness to your liking. One tablespoon of salt with half a cup of water produces a mildly salty mixture, which I consider my personal baseline. The next time I make these chips, I might use two tablespoons of salt for a more intense flavor. If you find that regular potato chips from Lay's aren't salty enough for you, you can increase the salt amount to three tablespoons.

Bonus Bites:

These tips and tricks will help you enhance your snack experience and also inspire some healthier alternatives. Instead of reaching for that bag of salty potato chips, why not swap it out for a bag of roasted chickpeas or a handful of mixed nuts? These choices lead to better nutritional outcomes in the long run.

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To make potato chips more salty using salt spray, follow these steps:

  1. Prepare the Chips: Ensure your chips are freshly cooked and still warm.
  2. Salt Spray Preparation:
  3. Mix one tablespoon of salt with half a cup of water to create a brine solution. Adjust the ratio according to your desired level of saltiness.
  4. Use a fine-mesh screen or a spice grinder to grind the salt into finer powder for a finer salt spray.
  5. Spray the Chips:
  6. Hold the salt solution or finely ground salt about six to eight inches above the chips.
  7. Generously spray the salt solution or sprinkle the finely ground salt evenly over the chips, making sure to coat them thoroughly.
  8. Seasoning:
  9. Gently toss the chips immediately after spraying or sprinkling the salt to ensure even distribution. Repeat the process if necessary.
  10. Serve:
  11. Serve the chips right away to enjoy the maximum saltiness and freshness.

This technique is particularly effective for air-fried or microwave-cooked chips and keeps their crispiness intact while adding flavor.

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