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5 from 3 votes

Easy Salt and Pepper Chips

Crispy salt and pepper chips made in 20 minutes! This fakeaway recipe is healthier, cheaper, and tastes just like your favourite takeaway.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side, Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.05

Ingredients

  • 500 g frozen chips (£2.50)
  • ½ red pepper, thinly sliced (£0.39)
  • ½ green pepper, thinly sliced (£0.39)
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced (£0.39)
  • 2-3 mixed chillies, thinly sliced (£0.55)
  • Optional spring onions to serve

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tsp msg or salt
  • 1 tsp chinese five spice
  • 1/2 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven and cook your chips according to the packet instructions. Mine were cooked at 200°C for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the oil, peppers, onion and chillies into the pan. Fry for around 3-5 minutes over a high heat.
  • Next, add the msg, five spice, garlic granules and black pepper. Continue to fry over a medium heat for 2 minutes to toast the spices.
  • Turn off the heat until the chips are ready. Once ready, pour the chips in whilst piping hot and heat through for 2 minutes over a medium/low heat, stirring to combine fully.
  • Optionally top with spring onions and dive in!

Notes

  • Timing for Serving: Serve the chips right after making them to ensure optimal crispiness and flavor.
  • Applying Seasoning: Add the seasoning to the hot chips directly from the oven to help it adhere better.
  • Taste Adjustment: Sample the chips and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more salt or MSG if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.6g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 9.6g