Chocolate Covered Potato Chips: A Decadent Snack You’ll Love
Indulge in the perfect sweet and salty snack with homemade chocolate covered potato chips—crispy, creamy, and irresistible!
Ingredients
- Potato Chips: Choose high-quality crispy chips for the best texture. Traditional salted potato chips work great, but feel free to experiment with kettle chips or even sweet potato chips for a twist.
- Chocolate: The star of the show! You can go with milk dark, or white chocolate depending on your preference. Dark chocolate offers a rich contrast to the saltiness of the chips, while milk chocolate is sweeter and creamier. White chocolate, on the other hand, gives a smoother, sweeter flavor.
- Sea Salt Optional: A light sprinkle of sea salt on top after coating adds a sophisticated touch and enhances the salty-sweet balance. It’s totally optional, but it’s a small addition that makes a big difference.
- Toppings Optional: Feel free to get creative! Crushed nuts (like almonds or peanuts), sprinkles, or even a drizzle of caramel can be added for extra flavor and texture.
Instructions
Melt the Chocolate
- Begin by melting your chocolate. You can do this in two ways:
- Double Boiler Method: Place your chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth.
- Microwave Method: Place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
Prepare the Chips
- Lay your potato chips in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will keep the chips from sticking to the surface as the chocolate sets.
Coat the Chips
- Using a fork or spoon, dip each chip into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s coated on one side. Let the excess chocolate drip off, and then place the coated chips back on the baking sheet. You can also use a spoon to drizzle chocolate over the chips for a more controlled coating.
Chill to Set
- Once all the chips are coated, transfer the baking sheet to the fridge or freezer. Let the chocolate set for about 15-30 minutes, depending on your desired firmness. If you’re in a hurry, the freezer works a bit faster!
Optional Add-Ins
- While the chocolate is still soft, feel free to sprinkle some sea salt or crushed nuts on top for added texture and flavor. You can also drizzle a different type of chocolate over the chips for a marbled effect.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 120mg
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 2g
- Vitamin A: 2%
- Vitamin C: 4%
- Calcium: 2%
- Iron: 4%