This Gordon Ramsay Homemade Oven Chips recipe is a crispy and fluffy recipe, which is made with floury potatoes and garlic granules. It’s the perfect side dish, ready in about 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Jump to RecipeGordon Ramsay Homemade Oven Chips Recipe Ingredients
- 1 kg floury potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward, or Russet)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or beef dripping
- 2 tsp garlic granules
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
How To Make Gordon Ramsay Homemade Oven Chips Recipe
- Preheat the Oven and Prep Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Peel the potatoes and cut them into chips about 1cm thick.
- Par-boil the Chips: Place the cut chips into a large pot of cold, salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 5–6 minutes. The chips should be slightly softened on the outside but still firm in the center.
- Drain and Steam Dry: Drain the chips thoroughly in a colander. For the best results, let them steam dry on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes to remove all excess moisture.
- Roughen and Season: Gently shake the colander or toss the dry chips in a bowl to roughen up their edges. This is key for a crispy texture. Drizzle with the olive oil or beef dripping, then sprinkle over the garlic granules, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to ensure every chip is evenly coated.
- Roast the Chips: Spread the coated chips in a single, even layer on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Do not overcrowd the tray.
- Bake to Perfection: Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through, until they are deep golden brown and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
- Serve: Finish with an extra sprinkle of sea salt and serve immediately while hot.
Recipe Tips
- Why do I need to boil the potatoes in salted water? Boiling the potatoes in salted water seasons them from the inside out, ensuring they are flavorful through and through, not just on the surface.
- How do I get the fluffiest insides? After boiling, letting the chips steam dry on a wire rack is more effective than leaving them in the hot pan. It allows moisture to escape from all sides, resulting in a fluffier interior when roasted.
- What’s the secret to maximum crunch? For an extra crispy exterior, preheat your baking tray in the oven. Drizzle the oil onto the hot tray, then carefully add the chips. The immediate sizzle will kickstart the crisping process.
- What’s the best oven setting? If your oven has a convection or fan setting, use it. The circulating hot air acts like an air fryer, helping to make the chips even crispier and more evenly browned.
What To Serve With Homemade Oven Chips
These classic oven chips are the perfect side dish for countless meals:
- Fish and Chips
- Burgers
- Steak
- As a simple snack with ketchup or mayonnaise
How To Store Leftover Oven Chips
- Refrigerate: Cool the chips completely and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: For the best results, reheat them in a hot oven or an air fryer for 5-10 minutes until they are crispy again. Avoid reheating in the microwave, as this will make them soft.
Homemade Oven Chips Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 259kcal
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugar: 2g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
What are the best potatoes to use for oven chips?
Floury (starchy) potatoes are essential for achieving a fluffy inside and crispy outside. The best varieties are Maris Piper, King Edward, or Russets. Waxy potatoes will not produce the same fluffy texture.
Why are my oven chips soggy?
Soggy chips are usually caused by two things: not drying the potatoes enough after boiling, or overcrowding the baking tray. Ensure the chips are steam-dried completely, and always arrange them in a single layer with space between them to allow hot air to circulate.
Can I use other seasonings?
Absolutely. Smoked paprika, dried herbs like rosemary or thyme, or a pinch of cayenne pepper are all excellent additions. Add them along with the garlic granules before roasting.
Gordon Ramsay Homemade Oven Chips Recipe
Course: Side DishCuisine: BritishDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes55
minutes259
kcalThe ultimate homemade oven chips—perfectly crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and a fantastic no-fry side dish.
Ingredients
1 kg floury potatoes (Maris Piper, King Edward, or Russet)
2 tbsp olive oil or beef dripping
2 tsp garlic granules
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Cut potatoes into 1cm thick chips and boil in salted water for 5-6 minutes.
- Drain the chips well and let them steam dry for 5-10 minutes.
- Gently toss the chips to roughen their edges.
- Coat the chips evenly with oil, garlic granules, salt, and pepper.
- Spread in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Roast for 35-40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve hot.
Notes
- Par-boiling the potatoes in salted water is key to seasoning the inside of the chip.
- For the fluffiest texture, let the boiled chips steam dry on a wire rack to remove excess moisture.
- For maximum crispiness, preheat the oiled baking tray before adding the chips.
- Use your oven’s convection/fan setting if available, as it helps to create a crispier result.
