Potato Chips (in your microwave)

Yep, you read that right. You can make delicious, crispy, savory potato chips in your microwave. You know, that small appliance in your kitchen that requires only the most minimal effort. While I'm not such a fan of using the microwave on a regular basis, it sure got the job done right this time. If you don't have the time or patience to stand behind a fryer, try this today. Best of all, you're using a fresh potato and just a little bit of oil, so this is a healthy one too! Easy and delicious, you don't want to miss out.

Potato Chips (in the microwave) adapted from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 potato, sliced paper thin (peel optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

1. Pour the vegetable oil into a plastic bag. Add the potato slices, and shake to coat.
2. Coat a large dinner plate lightly with oil or cooking spray. Arrange potato slices in a single layer on the dish.
3. Cook in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned (if not browned, they will not become crisp). Times will vary depending on the power of your microwave and the thickness of the potatoes. Remove chips from plate, and toss with salt (or other seasonings). Let cool. Repeat process with the remaining potato slices. You may need to re-spray the dish between batches.

Suggestion: A mandolin is your best bet to get get the thinnest slices of potato, but if you don't have one, take your time, use a very sharp knife, and try to slice the potato as thinly as possible. You many need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the slices.