Chocolate Covered Potato Chips (Printable)
Crispy potato chips coated in smooth chocolate for a delightful sweet and salty treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base Components
01 - 7 oz ridged potato chips, plain or lightly salted
02 - 7 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped into small pieces
→ Optional Garnishes
03 - 1 tbsp sea salt flakes
04 - 2 tbsp crushed peanuts or almonds
05 - 2 tbsp assorted sprinkles
# Steps:
01 - Line a large baking sheet completely with parchment paper, ensuring edges overlap to prevent sticking.
02 - Place chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Set over simmering water, stirring frequently until completely smooth and glossy. Alternatively, microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each session.
03 - Hold each chip individually and dip halfway or fully into melted chocolate. Lift and allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl for 2-3 seconds.
04 - Immediately sprinkle sea salt flakes, crushed nuts, or sprinkles onto wet chocolate before it begins to set.
05 - Arrange coated chips in single layer on prepared sheet. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm. Keep in airtight container up to 3 days.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination hits every craving at once, sweet and salty and impossibly crunchy
- They look impressive but take twenty minutes start to finish
- People cannot stop eating them once they start, making you the genius of any gathering
02 -
- Even slightly warm chocolate will make your chips soggy, so let it cool a minute after melting before dipping
- Work in small batches because chocolate thickens as it cools, making the last chips harder to coat evenly
- Humidity is your enemy on chocolate day, so wait for a dry day or run the air conditioner
03 -
- Use a fork to lower chips into chocolate instead of your fingers, keeping the mess contained
- Tap the fork gently against the bowl edge to remove excess chocolate for a thin, even coating