Name: Red, White, and Blue Potato and Beet Chips
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound baking potatoes, such as russet or Idaho (about 2 small potatoes); 1/2 pound purple potatoes (about 4 small potatoes); 1/2 pound beets, peeled, and greens removed (about 2 small beets); 6 cups vegetable or canola oil; Kosher or sea salt; Equipment: Mandoline (optional), large baking sheet, deep-fry thermometer

Red, White, and Blue Potato and Beet ChipsKelly Senyei

Kick off your Independence Day bash with a patriotic take on homemade chips featuring baking potatoes, purple potatoes, and beets that are sliced and then fried into a hot, crispy red, white, and blue snack. Gather your ingredients and check out our tips on the dos and don'ts of deep-frying.

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