The pack of potato chips lying in your pantry has much more potential than being a lazy midnight snack! You can make a number of creative and hearty homemade snacks at home with a packet of chips and some simple accompaniments and even explore several recipes at once! Getting the right kind of chips is important if you want to try a recipe. A basic salted potato chip is best for sweet and sour recipes which have more than one type of seasonings or sauce.
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However, for recipes which call for a spicier profile, you can consider chilli-dusted chips or peppery varieties. You can even use chips as a base for mini-baked snacks to add some extra texture to them! Here are some simple snacks you can make at home with chips!
Loaded Nachos
Perhaps the easiest and most appealing option you can make with a bag of chips. Start by spreading a layer of chips on a baking sheet. Top them with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, black beans, sliced jalapenos, and chopped cilantro. Bake until the cheese melts and the toppings are heated through. Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for dipping.
Chip Crusted Chicken Tenders
Crush the chips into fine crumbs and mix them with your favourite seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Dip chicken tenders into beaten eggs, then coat them in the chip crumbs. Bake in the oven until crispy and golden brown. These crunchy chicken tenders are perfect for dipping in barbecue sauce or maybe some spiced mayo.
Chips and Dip Stuffed Peppers
Slice bell peppers in half and remove the seeds. Fill each half with a mixture of cream cheese, diced green onions, and chopped chip crumbs. Bake until the peppers are tender and the filling is bubbly. Enjoy these stuffed peppers as a flavorful and colourful snack.
Fish-Chip Tacos
Coat fish fillets in seasoned flour, dip them in beaten eggs and coat them with crushed chip crumbs mixed with finely chopped cilantro and lime zest. Pan-fry or bake the fish until crispy and cooked through. Serve the chip-crusted fish in warm tortillas with shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime.
Potato Chip Trail Mix
Give traditional trail mix a crunchy twist by adding potato chips to the mix. Combine your favourite variety of potato chips with nuts, dried fruit, pretzels, and chocolate chips in a large bowl. Mix well and portion into individual snack bags for easy grab-and-go treats. This savoury-sweet snack is perfect for satisfying cravings during hikes, road trips, or afternoon snack breaks.
Chip-Crusted Fish Fingers
Elevate Kolkata-style fish fingers by coating them in crushed potato chips for an extra crispy texture and flavorful crunch. Dip fish fillets (preferably bhetki) into beaten egg, then roll them in crushed potato chips until fully coated. Bake in the oven until the fish is cooked through and the chip coating is golden brown and crispy. Serve with tartar sauce or lemon wedges for a delicious twist.
Potato Chip Chocolate Bark
Indulge your sweet tooth with a decadent treat that combines rich chocolate with crunchy potato chips. Melt your favorite chocolate (dark, milk, or white) in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Stir in crushed potato chips, along with additional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut if desired. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate until set. Once hardened, break the chocolate bark into pieces and enjoy as a satisfying snack or homemade