How to Make Chocolate Covered Potato Chips

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Select the chips.

   You can use plain chips with no added flavoring, or choose your favorite flavoring for something unusual, such as chili or sour cream and chives.
   
   Potato chips aren't the only choice––you might also like to try sweet potato, cassava, beetroot, etc. chips.
   
   Whether the chips are smooth or ridged is up to you.
   
   Both types work fine.
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   Step 2: Choose the chocolate.

   Milk, dark or white chocolate are all appropriate for covering the chips.
   
   Select the one you like the most. , Or, use foil.
   
   This is where the dipped chips will rest to set. , Before dipping, the melted chocolate should appear glossy (tempered). , Half the chip:
   Dip halfway to cover one half in chocolate.
   
   Lift it up and allow excess chocolate to drip back (if it's really excessive, scrape against the side of the melted chocolate bowl).
   
   All of the chip:
   Hold the chip with a pair of tongs and dip the entire chip into the melted chocolate.
   
   Lift it up and allow excess chocolate to drip back (if it's really excessive, scrape against the side of the melted chocolate bowl). , Repeat with as many chips as you want to cover in chocolate. , Before the chocolate sets, you can sprinkle on flavoring.
   
   Suggestions include smoky paprika, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, superfine sugar, ground ginger, chocolate sprinkles, desiccated coconut, chopped dried fruit, etc.
   
   You could even drizzle over zigzag lines of melted chocolate in a lighter or darker shade. , Let sit for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.
   
   Remove after this time has passed, to avoid making the chips soggy. , Place in a lined basket or on a plate and set out for people to help themselves to. ,
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   Step 3: Line a tray or baking sheet with wax

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   Step 4: parchment

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   Step 5: or greaseproof paper.

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   Step 6: Melt the chocolate.

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   Step 7: Dip the chips into the melted chocolate.

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   Step 8: Rest on the prepared tray.

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   Step 9: Add extra flavor if desired.

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    Step 10: Place the tray or sheet into the refrigerator.

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    Step 11: Serve.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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