If you hate food waste as much as I do and also want to save yourself some money this recipe is perfect for you.
These potato skin crisps are not only super simple to make, they are using up potato peelings that you would be otherwise throwing away. The fact that most of the nutrients of a potato are found just under the skin is purely a bonus!
These make a great little snack on their own or you could even serve them as a starter with salsa or any type of dip you fancy. We make ours with garlic and onion salt and smoked paprika but they are just as nice simply with salt.
Here’s how to make these delicious potato skin crisps.
Ingredients:
- Potato peelings
- 1 tablespoons of oil (any type)
- seasoning of your choice
Method:
Preheat your oven to around gas mark 5, 190 centigrade, 375 fahrenheit if you are already cooking something at a different temperature these will cope just fine but remember to keep an eye on them if its much hotter as they will burn quickly.
Collect your potato peelings into a bowl and add the oil. Mix up with your hands until the skins are evenly coated with the oil.
Add your seasoning, we add onion salt, garlic salt and smoked paprika, I can’t give you exact amounts as your quantity of potatoes will be different every time but keep in mind you don’t want to add loads, just a good shake. Remember you can always add more after they are cooked.
Lay onto a baking sheet and spread out as much you can manage, don’t fret too much if they overlap but they may take a little longer to cook.
Flip over and move around every 10 minutes or so to avoid burning. The potato skin crisps will be ready when when they have puffed up and are nice and crispy.
For extra flavour: When they are cooked, pile into the middle of the baking tray and sprinkle with grated cheese, leave for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
I hope you enjoy this recipe, let me know if you try it 🙂
Daniella says
November 13, 2015 at 9:16 amWhat a great idea! I wonder if I could do these in the actifry? I always have so many leftover peelings.
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wendy says
November 13, 2015 at 9:51 amOh, yum! What a good idea. One I’m definitely going to try, they look and sound delicious!
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StressedMum says
November 13, 2015 at 11:20 amWhat a great idea and they sound really yummy as well, I am definitely going to make these x
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Sarah Bailey says
November 13, 2015 at 11:47 amOh yum these sound absolutely delicious – I love the idea of tucking into a crispy potato skin. x
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Ana De- Jesus says
November 13, 2015 at 1:39 pmThis looks divine I am obsessed with potatoes. This is delicious looking forward to trying it out.
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Tori Gabriel says
November 13, 2015 at 7:00 pmI never thought of this. What a great idea. I am so doing this when I next have potatoes.
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MsPrettyLThings says
November 13, 2015 at 7:21 pmAaarggh you are trying to ruin my diet these look amazing! I might just peel some potato’s just so I can make this!
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The London Mum says
November 13, 2015 at 7:43 pmI tend to leave the skins on when I cook potatoes, but on the rare occasion hen I do take them off I’ll definitely do this! I hate waste, and these look yummy! x
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Rachel says
November 13, 2015 at 8:11 pmWhat an absolutely brilliant idea, this is right up my street and a perfect crisp alternative x
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tracey bowden says
November 13, 2015 at 8:16 pmWhy have I never thought to do this before! I love the crunchy skin off potatoes when cooked will definitely have to try this
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Claire says
November 13, 2015 at 8:43 pmWhat a fantastic idea, I love it! They look so delicious too x
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Ickle Pickle says
November 13, 2015 at 10:04 pmOh wow – so simple, but what a brilliant idea! I am definitely going to try these. Kaz x
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Jacqui @ Mummy's Little Monkey/MLM Life & Style says
November 14, 2015 at 12:23 amThat is sooooooo clever – they look blinkin’ yummy too!! x
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whatlauraloves says
November 14, 2015 at 1:31 amOoh yum these look great, would be lovely with a garlic dip! xxx
Michael says
November 14, 2015 at 2:35 amBecause I’m a student, I love making things I can cook quickly, but will still be nutritious. I can’t wait to try this out.
Stella says
November 14, 2015 at 8:07 amI usually take the potatoes skin off and bin it but this sounds yummy. I will be trying this next.
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Sally Akins says
November 14, 2015 at 1:06 pmWhat a fantastic idea – especially considering how much goodness there is in the skin!
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Ali says
November 14, 2015 at 10:45 pmmmmm I bet these taste amazing – I might make these with the sunday roast potato peelings!
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Stephanie says
November 15, 2015 at 11:00 amThey sound great, and would be good to dip into salsa, guacamole or well anything really 🙂 I love how you’ve used something that many people just throw away.
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Nadine-Johanna Stewart says
November 17, 2015 at 9:47 pmYum! Those look delicious! I am off carbs at the moment, but might try them one day! x
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