National Potato Chip Day – Homemade Suya Potato Chip Recipe

Celebrate National Potato Chip Day with Yaji Spice’s Homemade Suya Potato Chips!

• Add a bold, spicy twist to your potato chips with Yaji Spice’s signature Suya blend. 
• Experiment with different seasonings from Yaji Spice to create your own unique potato chip flavors.
• Impress your guests with homemade Suya potato chips, a flavorful and fun treat for any occasion. 

Spice up your chips with Yaji Spice’s Suya blend! Order now and enjoy the flavor! 

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March 14 is National Potato Chip Day and we’ve never been more excited! To celebrate, try making your own potato chips from scratch that are fresh, hot, and salty. Sprinkle on Suya spice blend for a bit of heat and spice, and you’ve got a tasty treat on your hands that you won’t soon forget. 

This guide will walk you through the recipe for homemade potato chips as well as give you some tips on the types of potatoes to use and how to make the crispiest chips. But first, we share some must-know potato chip facts for National Potato Chip Day enthusiasts. 

What Are Some Must-Know Potato Chip Facts for National Potato Chip Day Enthusiasts? 

Here are 10 fascinating facts about potato chips that you didn’t know you needed to know!   

• Thomas Jefferson first introduced fried potatoes to America after trying them in France. 
• The first recipe for potato chips appeared in a cookbook, The Cook’s Oracle, from 1817. 
• The United States leads the world in potato chip consumption, with Americans eating about 6.6 pounds per person each year. 
• Roughly 28 million pounds of chips are eaten during the Super Bowl. 
• Every bag of Lays potato chips includes four to five potatoes. 
• Potato chip bags are filled with nitrogen gas to stop the chips from oxidizing or turning stale. 
• Miners traded gold for potatoes during the Klondike gold rush due to their high Vitamin C content. 
• Potato chip eaters used to call them “Saratoga Chips.” 
• Potatoes were the first vegetable grown in space by astronauts. 
• It takes about 10,000 pounds of potatoes to make 2,500 pounds of potato chips. 

Why Should Suya-Flavored Chips Be Your Go-To for National Potato Chip Day? 

Suya spice blend has a unique flavor profile with its spicy and savory flavors. It could provide a refreshing change to classics like barbecue or salt and vinegar.  

In addition, it could be perfect for introducing cultural diversity into your eating habits. Suya spice is used on a popular Nigerian street food of the same name, Suya. By incorporating Suya spice blend into your everyday snacking habits, you’re embracing cultural diversity and adventure. 

Finally, Suya spice potato chips can pair well with a variety of dips.  

How to Make Suya Potato Chips at Home 

Russets or other starchy potatoes like Idahos or Sweet Potatoes are ideal for turning into homemade potato chips, while waxy potatoes like Red Bliss or Fingerlings are less than ideal. Potatoes high in starch and low in moisture are perfect for homemade potato chips because they allow the chips to crisp up nicely when fried.

Diet: Gluten-free, vegetarian 
Prep time: 20 minutes 
Cook time: 10 minutes 
Ice water bath: 30 minutes 
Total time: 1 hour 
Servings: 5 

Equipment 

• Mandoline 
• Colander 
• Deep skillet for shallow frying 
• Slotted spoon 
• Optional instant-read thermometer 

Ingredients 

• 2 lbs Russet potatoes 
• 3 cups vegetable or canola oil 
• 1-2 tablespoons salt 
• A sprinkling of Suya spice 

Instructions 

1. Peel and slice potatoes using the mandoline at one of its thinnest settings: 1/16 – 1/8 of an inch. 
2. Add all of the potato slices to a large bowl; add water so that it just covers all slices. Add a handful of ice cubes to pull out the surface starch. Let sit for 30 minutes. 
3. Meanwhile, line a large casserole dish with a clean, absorbent towel. 
4. After 30 minutes, rinse potato slices in a colander and shake as much of the water out as you can. Then line a single layer of potatoes on the cloth-lined dish. Use paper towels to pat the top of the potato slices dry. Remove the dry slices from towel and add to a bowl or plate for frying. Repeat with the rest of the slices. 
5. Heat oil in a large deep skillet until the oil reaches 350 to 365 degrees. 
6. Working in batches, add potato slices to hot oil – one layer – and cook for 3-4 minutes stirring consistently with a slotted spoon until they begin to brown. 
7. Once browned, remove chips and add to a paper towel lined cooling rack or plate and sprinkle with salt and Suya spice. Be sure to let them cool in a single layer to ensure that they do not become soggy as they cool. 
8. Let completely cool before storing in an airtight container. 

 To Make Crispy Fried Chips: 

1. Dry well after the soak in water 
2. After frying, cool in a single layer, and 
3. Let cool completely before storing them. 

To Bake Chips: 

Follow all instructions for preparing the potatoes and then: 

1. Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. 
2. Spray baking sheet with cooking oil.  Add dried potato slices to a large bowl and add 1 – 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and toss to coat.  
3. Line baking sheets with a single layer of chips and bake for 10-12 minutes.  Allow chips to cool completely before serving. 

Recipe adapted from Served From Scratch. 

What Are Some Fun Ways to Celebrate National Potato Chip Day? 

Host a Potato Chip Tasting Party 

Host a party where guests taste different flavors of potato chips, the more unique the better. Make Suya potato chips as one option. Pair each chip with a different dip, such as queso, salsa, or ranch. Offer a prize for the person who can come up with the most creative dip or flavor combination. Play potato-themed games like Potato Pass or Hot Potato.  

Make Your Own Potato Chips 

Fry or bake your own potato chips, referencing our recipe above. Then use potato chips in creative recipes like mac and cheese, chicken sliders, or even desserts like chocolate-covered chips. 

Potato Chip Pairing Event 

Pair potato chips with wine or other beverages for a tasting experience that’s unique. 

Share on Social Media 

Post photos of yourself with your favorite chips and share on social media with the hashtag #NationalPotatoChipDay.  

However you decide to celebrate, be certain to make National Potato Chip Day a day to remember! If you plan on making potato chips from scratch, you’ll want Suya spice blend from our online spices store. It will be shipped directly to your home, saving you the hassle and inconvenience of a trip to the grocery store.