StephenFord Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 The concept seems great, making chips in your own home by cooking in the oven, however, the process is such a dismal failure. Chips should be nice & crispy on the outside, and fluffy potato on the inside, Yet a result totally unachievable in the oven. The pack photo on the chip bag always looks so appetising. I have cooked them at a higher temperature than stated, and for longer than suggested. Always a single layer, even leaving on kitchen towel after to absorb any residual moisture to help them crisp. Every time, without failure, I end up with a soggy, unappetising mess. Oven chips - just a marketing gimmick, right? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I'm sure half the UK lives off oven chips lol. They can't be that much of a failure. Perhaps you're buying own brand versions? Or chunky, steak cut, type? Standard McCain or Aunt Bessies, fan oven at 220c for 20 minutes were fine for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unofix Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Have to agree with Tom, I use McCain (regular size, not chunky) and cook them at 200oC in the fan over for 25 mins and they're fine. Almost look like the packet. I do admit they don't taste like real chips deep fried in a chip pan (beef dripping was best).😋 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulkp Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 The silicon wafers that are used in VLSI do not like heat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I still fry, bought an air fryer and they were abysmal in that, about all it could cook to my liking was sausages 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyD33 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 3 hours ago, unofix said: Have to agree with Tom, I use McCain (regular size, not chunky) and cook them at 200oC in the fan over for 25 mins and they're fine. Almost look like the packet. I do admit they don't taste like real chips deep fried in a chip pan (beef dripping was best).😋 Mate, don’t worry about the chips, a beef dripping sandwich, real grub……..🫶 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayC333 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I don't do chips at home. Prefer roasters or jacket potatoes usually with some butter or strong cheddar cheese. Making myself feel hungry 😃 Sometimes have 'French Fries' when out with family but not the same as childhood chips from a chippie - now overpriced in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, MikeyD33 said: Mate, don’t worry about the chips, a beef dripping sandwich, real grub……..🫶 I remember beef dripping sandwich with a sprinkle of salt. Healthy stuff for a growing child . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 We still do occasionally get a saucepan out and fry homemade chips. Such a different taste even to chipshop chips. But did have the cooker on fire not that long ago when I slipped with the chips into the hot oil and oil jumped out . The resulting flames were rather impressive. Licking the extractor fan 🤣🤣🤣 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 9 hours ago, iantt said: I remember beef dripping sandwich with a sprinkle of salt. Healthy stuff for a growing child . THe jelly at the bottom of it was amazing on toast 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agraham Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Like Unofix above. McCain Naked Oven Chips (not the coated ones), fan oven 200oC for 30 minutes. Fine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Interesting to see that the posts giving temp/timing for chips all different! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agraham Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 5 minutes ago, StephenFord said: giving temp/timing for chips all different Actually they are not that different and ovens do vary so in the end it's whatever works for you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 6 minutes ago, StephenFord said: Interesting to see that the posts giving temp/timing for chips all different! LOL Makes it all the more confusing about how yours can be going so wrong! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 I recently bought one of those 'wire mesh' oven chip trays. The 'science' says it allows the heat to circulate around the whole chip and prevents the chip wallowing in it's own steam - I'll report back LOL 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 34 minutes ago, StephenFord said: I recently bought one of those 'wire mesh' oven chip trays. The 'science' says it allows the heat to circulate around the whole chip and prevents the chip wallowing in it's own steam - I'll report back LOL 😄 Allegedly if you have a rotisserie you can do chips in that, with some bacon rashers for added flavour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 9 minutes ago, Jimpster said: ...with some bacon rashers for added flavour Lets face it, bacon adds flavour to anything! 😂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 But bacon doesnt go with pancakes with maple syrup.thats just wrong. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 9 minutes ago, iantt said: But bacon doesnt go with pancakes with maple syrup.thats just wrong. Bacon goes with EVERYTHING ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 No no no no no. Not pancakes. Weirdo Americans got to blame for that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 not the thin things the Frogs call Crepes, propper fat ones eaten with a knife and fork 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agraham Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Off topic and 65 years ago but as a child I still remember getting street food crepes in Paris. Cooked in front of you on a hot plate about two foot in diameter and wafer thin, dusted with sugar, folded multiple times and served to you in a napkin. Mmmmmm! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 37 minutes ago, iantt said: But bacon doesnt go with pancakes with maple syrup.thats just wrong. You'd think that, however, when in USA you need to go to an IHOP (International House of Pancakes) & order a pancake stack complete with strips of crispy bacon, and maple syrup - it's a real eye opener, simply delicious!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 12 minutes ago, agraham said: Off topic and 65 years ago but as a child I still remember getting street food crepes in Paris. Cooked in front of you on a hot plate about two foot in diameter and wafer thin, dusted with sugar, folded multiple times and served to you in a napkin. Mmmmmm! We can still get those at the Christmas Continental market, but at £7, bit of a rip off! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimpster Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, StephenFord said: You'd think that, however, when in USA you need to go to an IHOP (International House of Pancakes) & order a pancake stack complete with strips of crispy bacon, and maple syrup - it's a real eye opener, simply delicious!! I may be mistaken but in the back of my mind i seem to remember an IHOP in Blackpool near the tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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