Twirly Tornado Chips Recipes

TORNADO POTATOES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325ºF (160ºC).
• Microwave the potatoes for 1-1 ½ minutes, then leave in the microwave for a few minutes to cool down and soften. Insert a wooden skewer into the bottom of each potato and gently push it all the way through the top. Working in a spiral motion from one side to the other, hold a sharp, thin knife at an angle and cut in the opposite direction you are turning the skewered potato, cutting all the way down to the skewer. Take your time and work to make thin, even spiral all the way down the potato.
• Gently fan out each potato down the length of the skewer, until you have even gaps between the slices. Brush the melted butter all over the potatoes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the Parmesan cheese, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Place each skewered potato over the bowl and sprinkle half of the spice mixture over each potato until they are entirely coated. Carefully set the potatoes on a baking pan, letting the skewers rest on sides of the pan so that the potatoes are suspended.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until nicely browned. Garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
• Enjoy!

HAND-CUT GEECHIE-SEASONED CHIPS

Steps:

• For the Geechie seasoning: In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, ground mustard, onion powder, paprika, sugar, salt and pepper.
• For the chips: Fill a large bowl with water and stir in the salt until dissolved. Thinly slice the potatoes on a mandoline to about 1/8 inch thickness and add to the salted water (see Cook's Note).
• Drain the potato slices on a baking sheet lined with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to absorb as much water as possible.
• In a large Dutch oven, add enough oil to come halfway up the sides (or fill a deep fryer) and heat the oil until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 365 degrees F. Fry the potato slices in small batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on a baking sheet with a wire rack and sprinkle with the Geechie seasoning while the chips are hot.