Purple Potato Chips with Garlic & Rosemary is the fancy snack you didn’t know you needed!
Not since Starsky & Hutch, Lucy & Ethel and Fred & Barney has there been a duo as well-matched and recognizable as garlic & rosemary.
And together, they dress up this already fancy thick cut purple potato chip to create a flavor experience that will long be remembered.
I think it’s safe to say that this is the fashionista of potato chips. The supermodel, if you will.
And hey…it’s healthy(er) than your average potato. We’ve all been told that the more color on our plates, the healthier the meal…well – the same logic holds true for the potato. The darker colored the flesh, the better it is for us. The pigments in the darker potato contain flavonoids and carotenoids that promote good health, making it easier to enjoy a nice helping of chips.
I knew I’d find a way to make chips an acceptable part of a well-balanced diet.
It has been my goal since starting this blog! Just kidding…sorta…
Nick’s home for a few more days before returning to school so we got in the kitchen… He, with mandoline in hand, and I, with canola oil and sliced garlic to monitor, set out to make some thick cut purple potato chips with garlic and rosemary, together!
Thankfully I was able to grab enough chips for photos before we gobbled them all down. These are too good straight from the pan, sprinkled with coarse sea salt and chopped rosemary after being fried in garlic infused oil.
We set the mandoline slicer at 2 for thicker slices and cooked in small batches for a real kettle feel.
I tell you what…if you’re looking for an activity, on a cold winter’s afternoon, one that will produce the reward of a texturally pleasing, visually stunning, delicious experience.
Purple chips it is!
Buon Appetito!
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Purple Potato Chips with Garlic & Rosemary
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. purple potatoes
- 4 cups canola oil
- 4 – 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- Sea salt to taste
- 2 – 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
- Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, thinly slice potatoes in uniform slices.
- Immerse slices in cold water and drain.
- Using paper towels, pat the potatoes completely dry.
- Set aside.
- In a heavy-bottomed pan, add garlic to the oil.
- Heat to approximately 365 degrees.
- Remove garlic before frying potatoes.
- In small batches, add the potatoes and cook for about 2 minutes, until golden.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Place in a bowl and sprinkle with sea salt and chopped rosemary.
Ciao!
Supermodel is right. Dressed up in stilettos, strutting down the runway….right into my mouth, thanks very much! These are just SO COOL!!! I have to make them for my next party!
Hahahah – I pictured stilettos, too!! Have fun!! 🙂
What a fun date night at home. I love love love the vibrant purple of these potato chips! They’d even make a perfect Valentine’s Day treat:)
Oooh – good idea! I like the way you think, Sarah! Thanks!!
I’m a little sad to admit that I’ve never tried purple potatoes before, but I am determined to find some now! I love these potato chips, they sound incredible!
So much to look forward to, then! How fun!! Thanks, Danielle!
Oh these chips are beautiful, and I’m loving the new site design!
Thanks so much, Sarah! I really appreciate that!
These sound like the perfect snack! Love it!
Why thank you, Katrina!! 🙂
I have never hear of purple potatoes before. But I will have to look for those, as your chips are so indulging. I can’t wait to try them! 🙂
Thank you so much, Anu! Enjoy!! 🙂
I love purple potatoes, but never tried them in the form of chips! Looks delicious and will have to make it! Pinned!
Thanks, Mira… and thanks for the pin! 🙂
Hi Annie! Potatoes with garlic and rosemary is my ultimate love language. I love the photo’s you took! And purple potatoes, I actually grew some this summer and they were fab! (I buy from the store as well). Rosemary is the best herb, isn’t it!!!
Hi Laura! I had a feeling you grew these! They’re just so pretty and packed with nutrients! And love the garlic and herb..I actually chopped a bit of the fried garlic and scattered it on the chips, too – but I’m not sure that people love garlic the way I do, so I left that out of the recipe… Stay warm! 🙂
I’ve never used purple potatoes before- your look absolutely gorgeous! Btw, rosemary and garlic is a match made in foodie heaven!
Sooo good! Thanks, Kathleen!! 🙂
Oh, so pretty! Who knew that potato chips could be pretty?! Those look like the perfect snack!
It’s a perfect snack and fun little side-dish, too! Thanks, Stacey!
Wonderful! This has made me realise that I’ve never actually had any purple potatoes! It’s great that they’re healthier. This is a wonderful idea – the simplest ideas are always the best!
I absolutely agree with you – the simplest ideas are always the best! Thanks, Helen!
WHOA. I gotta get my hands on some purple potatoes because these are some gorgeous chips! 🙂
Right?!!! So good!! Thanks, Medha!
I love these purple potato chips, Annie! So fun and pretty. And I agree, rosemary and garlic are the perfect combo!
Love it in my chicken and on my chips! 🙂
Garlic and rosemary is the best! And so are these potato chips – they look gorgeous, Annie! Love the pretty purple color!
Thanks, Kelly!
I love potato chips! these look so pretty Annie, love the purple 🙂 Pinned!
Oh yes…potato chips and I are good friends! I couldn’t resist the purple potatoes this time! Thanks, Manali!! 🙂
Annie!!! I love these purple potato chips!!!! I love purple potatoes and think they are so beautiful . . and totally agree, garlic & rosemary= total dynamic duo!! and love the new blog look!!!
Soooo beautiful, right? One of my favorite colors, for sure! And favorite flavor combinations! Thank you, Alice! 🙂