Homemade Potato Chips (+ Easy Buffalo Chips Copycat!)

Learn how to make deliciously crispy, crunchy Homemade Potato Chips! With a few changes, they even make a great Buffalo Chip copycat if you’re missing your favorite Buffalo Wild Wings appetizer!

Here is one of our favorite snacks, homemade potato chips! If you’ve ever had fresh potato chips at a restaurant you know how insanely delicious and totally addictive they are. Now, you can make them right at home with just three basic ingredients! The possibilities are endless — Once you get the hang of it, you will be able to make your own homemade potato chips in tons of different flavors with just a simple substitution!

Note that we bake these, not fry them. This skips the need for a ton of oil and extra tools like a deep-fry thermometer or deep-fryer. Plus, you can cook the whole batch (or even multiple batches) at once in the oven!

This recipe can also be altered a bit to taste just like Buffalo Chips, the beloved appetizer from Buffalo Wild Wings that was pushed off the menu. If you’re missing those, trust me, you aren’t alone! By cutting your potatoes a little thicker and using your favorite seasoning blend (and maybe adding shredded cheese if that’s your favorite order), you can recreate those delicious BWW Buffalo Chips!

Ingredients for Homemade Potato Chips

• Potatoes: Russet potatoes are my favorite variety. You can also use golden or Yukon potatoes as well. 
• Oil: canola oil, olive oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil all work in this recipe. 
• Spices: For this recipe I used the spice blend Kick’n Chick’n from McCormick. However, you can use other spices, or just salt. Split your slices into a few small batches and try multiple seasoning blends if you like!

What ingredients do I need for Buffalo Chips?

If you’re looking to make Buffalo Chips, you still need potatoes, oil, and spices (you may prefer a Cajun seasoning blend if that’s similar to how you used to order your chips). Add your favorite buffalo sauce to this list and shredded cheddar cheese if you prefer. 

How do you make Baked Homemade Potato Chips

This easy snack recipe just requires a baking sheet, silicone liner, and a mandolin cutting tool or very sharp knife and very steady hands. Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F.

Use a mandolin slicer to slice your freshly washed potatoes super thin, about 1/8″. Gently pat the slices dry with a paper towel (the less water present, the crispier they will be). Add all your slices to a bowl, pour in the cooking oil, and use your hands to mix the potatoes until each slice is well coated. Sprinkle in your seasoning and try to evenly distribute the spices as best you can.

Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner, then place the potatoes in a single layer. If the seasonings look unevenly spread, feel free to add some here or there so each chip comes out nice and flavorful. Roast at 425 degrees F for 10 minutes, flip the slices, then cook an additional 5 minutes if needed. Remove from the oven when lightly browned, then allow them to cool completely. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.

Can you make homemade Buffalo Wild Wings Buffalo Chips?

You definitely can! The method is the exact same, but we add a few things here and there. First, you’ll want to cut your potato slices a little thicker if you want them like the BWW dish–About 1/4 inch. Add your sliced potatoes to a bowl, adding oil, spices, and the buffalo sauce. Use your hands to make sure the flavor is well distributed and each potato slice is coated. 

Place the potatoes in a single layer on a silicone lined baking sheet, then roast at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes. Remove from oven and flip, then cook an additional 10 minutes if needed. The time needed depends on how crispy you like your chips and how thick your slices are. Remove from the oven when lightly browned and allow them to cool.

If you prefer your chips with cheddar cheese, cover with shredded cheddar AFTER they have cooled and crisped, then place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes until completely melted. Top with a drizzle of buffalo sauce before serving.

What to serve with homemade potato chips

These chips are perfect served with Air Fryer Buffalo Wings, some Buffalo Chicken Tenders, or this amazing Jalapeno Popper Burger! If you’d like a sauce (and who wouldn’t?), we love this Jalapeno Ranch or this creamy Avocado Bacon Dip.

Storage

Store leftover chips in an airtight container on the countertop (room temperature) up to 3 days. To keep them as crispy as possible, it’s best to place several paper towels in the container to absorb any moisture. Warming them up in the oven or air fryer can bring back a nice crunch, but be careful; they will overcook quickly if you don’t check on them frequently. Do not store in the fridge and do not open the container more than necessary.

Tips for the best Homemade Potato Chips:

• If you prefer the crispiest of the crispiest chips, you can soak your potato slices in cold water for about 5 minutes, then pat to dry completely. This helps remove some of the starch, allowing your chips to be super crisp.
• If you need to prep these ahead of time to make it quicker later, you can slice your potatoes up to 24 hours in advance! Simply slice, place them in a bowl of cold water, then keep the bowl in the fridge until you are ready to cook. Drain the water (or remove them with a slotted spoon), dry the slices, and continue as instructed.
• Russets are the best potatoes for chips as their low moisture content helps them crisp up wonderfully. Waxy potatoes struggle to become crispy, so save those for creamy foil pack potatoes instead.
• Try different seasonings! Use blends or make your own. Common pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, chili powder, even parmesan could all be used to for amazing chips.

More Easy Gluten-Free Appetizers:

• Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Bites
• Mini Pizza Snacks
• Easy Popcorn Shrimp
• Crispy Zucchini Chips
• Buffalo Chicken Taquitos (or this keto version)