Perfect Homemade Chocolate Covered Potato Chips
This simple recipe shows you exactly how to make chocolate covered chips at home. The perfect balance of sweet and salty creates an irresistible treat that's quick to prepare and impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces high-quality chocolate (dark, milk, or white)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional, helps with smoother dipping)
- 8 ounces thick, ridged potato chips (about half a standard bag)
- Optional toppings: sea salt, crushed nuts, sprinkles, or crushed candy
- Optional: 2 ounces contrasting chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Select sturdy, unbroken potato chips and arrange them ready for dipping
- Break chocolate into small pieces and place in a microwave-safe bowl with coconut oil (if using).
- Microwave in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring between each interval, until just melted and smooth. Be careful not to overheat.
- Alternatively, use a double boiler by placing the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering (not boiling) water. Stir until melted.
- Hold a potato chip by one end and dip partly or fully into the melted chocolate. Gently tap to remove excess chocolate.
- Place dipped chips on the prepared baking sheet. Add any desired toppings immediately before the chocolate sets.
- If making drizzled chips, melt contrasting chocolate and drizzle over the dipped chips using a fork or piping bag.
- Allow chips to set completely at cool room temperature (or refrigerate for 10-15 minutes for faster setting).
- Once set, carefully remove from parchment paper and arrange on a serving plate or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For the crispiest results, make these treats on a day with low humidity.
If chocolate becomes too thick while working, reheat briefly at 50% power in the microwave.
Store in a single layer in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 3 days.
For special occasions, try using different chip flavors like barbecue or salt and vinegar for unique taste combinations.
If working with children, prepare everything in advance and supervise the dipping process, as melted chocolate can be very hot.