Recipe: How to make salt and vinegar crisps at home

Forget the supermarket shelves; the crispiest, tangiest and safest snack of the season can come straight from your kitchen.

With just a few simple ingredients and a sprinkle of creativity, you can easily make salt and vinegar crisps, delivering that perfect balance of sharp, salty zing and satisfying crunch without the added preservatives.

Here is how to whip up this snack:

What you need

• 3 large potatoes

• 3 tablespoons white vinegar

• 1 tablespoon salt

• Sunflower or vegetable oil for frying

• Optional: a pinch of sea salt flakes for garnish

Steps to follow

Step 1

Thinly slice the potatoes using a sharp knife for an even, delicate crisp.

Step 2

Soak the slices in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes to remove excess starch while ensuring maximum crunch.

Step 3

Drain and pat dry thoroughly.

Step 4

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. While it heats, combine vinegar and salt in a small bowl.

Step 5

Fry the potato slices in batches until golden and crisp.

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Step 6

Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper, and immediately toss in the vinegar and salt mix while hot.

Step 7

Sprinkle with extra sea salt if desired and serve.

As the homemade snack trend continues to sizzle, it seems salt and vinegar crisps are claiming their rightful spot in our kitchens and hearts one crunchy bite at a time.

Try it out this weekend!