honey butter chips

these honey butter chips are the perfect combination of salty and sweet, featuring freshly made crispy potato chips coated in a luscious honey butter glaze.

why you will love this honey butter chips recipe

• incredibly easy to make – this honey butter chips recipe requires just five basic ingredients and doesn’t take too long to prepare. all you’ll need is potatoes, cornstarch, salt, butter and honey.

• better than store bought chips – this recipe is the perfect way to recreate the viral honey butter chips that took south korea by storm right in your own kitchen. making these honey butter chips homemade and completely from scratch also gives you that incredible satisfaction of creating something special entirely by hand. from slicing the potatoes to achieving that perfect golden crisp, every step contributes to a final result that tastes far superior to any store-bought version.

• the perfect balance of salty and sweet – these homemade honey butter chips perfectly capture that irresistible combination of sweet honey and rich, salty butter that made the original korean snack so popular. each crispy honey butter chip is coated in just the right amount of glaze to create that perfect sweet salty contrast that keeps you reaching for more.

how to make these honey butter glazed chips

to make these honey butter chips, we’re going to start by washing, peeling and then thinly slicing potatoes – a mandoline slicer works best for getting them perfectly uniform, but you can also use a sharp knife. soak the slices in cold water to remove excess starch, then pat them completely dry.

add cornstarch to the dry potato slices and mix it in until the potato slices are lightly coated with the cornstarch.

we’ll fry the potato slices in oil until they’re golden and crispy and drain any excess oil before letting the potato chips cool slightly. then, we’ll toss them in our simple honey butter glaze – just a mix of salted butter and honey. sprinkle with some dried parsley if you like, and we’re done!

honey butter chips ingredients

• potatoes- these will be washed, peeled and thinly sliced before frying. i recommend using starchy potatoes like russets for extra crispy honey butter chips. they’re what give these honey butter chips that perfect crunch. slice them as thin as possible – about 1-2mm thick.

• cornstarch – to help make these honey butter chips extra crispy

• oil – any neutral oil with a high smoke point will work here e.g. vegetable oil, canola oil etc. we’ll be using the oil for frying in this honey butter potato chips recipe

• butter – i’m using salted butter to make the honey butter glaze for these honey butter chips – this will give us that perfect balance of salty and sweet. if you’d like a bit more control over the salt level, feel free to use unsalted butter and then add salt to your taste

• honey – use good quality honey for the best flavour in this korean honey butter chips recipe – the honey is what gives these chips their signature sweetness and helps the coating stick. you can adjust the amount of honey to your taste.

• dried parsley (optional) – you can sprinkle this over you honey butter chips at the end for some extra colour and flavour.

tools:

• mandoline slicer or sharp knife – for getting uniform, thin potato slices.

• 3 large bowls – one for soaking the potato slices in water, one for mixing the cornstarch in the dry potato slices and one for tossing the crispy potato chips in the honey butter glaze.

• paper towels – for drying the potatoes thoroughly.

• deep pot or fryer – for frying the honey butter potato chips.

• wire skimmer – lift the crispy potato chips out of the hot oil with a wire skimmer to drain any excess oil.

• small pan – for melting the butter when making the honey butter sauce

step by step instructions

for full measurements, keep scrolling down to the recipe below.

step one: wash and peel potatoes. pat them dry, then, using a mandoline slicer or very sharp knife, slice the potatoes as thinly as possible – aim for 1-2mm thick. uniform thickness ensures even cooking.

step two: add the sliced potatoes to a bowl and rinse them with cold water multiple times until the water runs clear. this will help remove excess starch and ensure your honey butter chips are crispy.

step three: lay out the potato slices on a tray or any kind of flat surface, then use paper towels to pat the potatoes completely dry.

step four: once the potato slices are completely dry, add them to another bowl.

step five: add cornstarch to the bowl, and mix it into the potatoes until the potato slices are coated in the cornstarch.

step six: carefully add the potato slices to hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan, and let them fry in the oil undisturbed for about a minute.

step seven: then, turn the heat down to medium and continue frying the potato chips, making sure to stir them every once in a while to change sides. do this for about 4 minutes, or until the potato chips look golden and crispy.

step eight: use a wire skimmer to remove the potato chips from the hot oil, drain any excess oil and lay them out on something like a wire rack so that the potato chips can cool slightly. they will crisp up further as they cool. repeat with the next batch of potato slices.

step nine: once you’ve fried all of the crispy potato chips, start making the honey butter glaze.

step ten: in a small pan, add butter and cook over low heat until melted. then, remove the pan from the heat.

step eleven: add honey to the melted butter and mix it until combined. you can also add salt here if you’re using unsalted butter.

step twelve: once you’ve made the glaze, add the crispy potato chips to a large bowl, then pour the glaze all over the chips.

step thirteen: gently toss the potato chips in the honey butter sauce until coated.

step fourteen: sprinkle the honey butter chips with some dried parsley and let’s eat!

tips and notes

• After slicing all the potatoes into thin slices, make sure to rinse them with cold water multiple times until the water runs clear. doing this helps remove excess starch and sugars from the potato surfaces, and ensures you get really crispy potato chips. don’t skip this step!

• make sure to pat the sliced potatoes completely dry after rinsing and before adding the cornstarch – getting the perfect crisp is all about removing moisture and any water will make them soggy instead of crispy.

• feel free to adjust the amount of honey and salt to your taste, and add any other seasonings that you like. i wanted to keep these crispy honey butter chips easy so i decided to stick to the basics, but feel free to add any other extra seasonings you like e.g. garlic powder for honey garlic butter chips or some other spices if you’d prefer spicy honey butter chips.

• make sure your oil temperature is not too high when frying the crispy potato chips as this can cause the outside to burn quickly without completely cooking through.

• when oil temperature is too low, however, the potato chips will absorb excess oil and become greasy. so, we really need to make sure that the oil is hot enough but not too hot to ensure that our honey butter chips are perfectly crispy.

• to test your oil to ensure that it’s ready for frying, try frying a test potato chip. it should sizzle immediately when you place it in the oil. if it browns too quickly or slowly, you might need to adjust the heat. there should also be even, steady bubbling around the potato chip. if the oil bubbles violently or vigorously, your oil is too hot.

• alternatively, you can dip the end of a wooden spoon or chopstick in the oil. if bubbles form steadily around it, the oil is ready for frying. if the bubbles are vigorous, it means that the oil is too hot.

• make sure you don’t overcrowd the pan when frying these honey butter chips in order to maintain the oil temperature and ensure even cooking. overcrowding the pan will lower oil temperature and result in soggy potato chips instead of crispy ones. fry in small batches for consistently crispy honey butter chips.

• store homemade honey butter chips in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though they’re best enjoyed fresh and are at their crispiest right after frying.

frequently asked questions

1. what are honey butter chips exactly ?

   – honey butter chips from korea are a popular snack that became a sensation across asia. they’re thin, crispy potato chips coated in a sweet and savoury honey butter seasoning. honey butter chips in korea first appeared in 2014 and became so popular they were often sold out. the unique combination of sweet honey and rich butter creates an addictive flavour that’s unlike regular potato chips.

2. what do honey butter chips taste like ?

   – honey butter chips have a unique sweet-savoury profile. the initial taste is sweet from the honey, followed by the rich butteriness, and finished with a salty note. they’re less aggressively salty than regular chips and have an almost caramel-like sweetness that makes them incredibly moreish.

3. are honey butter chips good with other foods ?

   – absolutely! honey butter chips with ice cream is a really nice combination – the sweet-salty chips complements the richness of vanilla ice cream perfectly.

4. can i make different honey butter chips flavors ?

   – yes! you can try honey garlic butter chips by adding garlic powder, make them spicy with chilli flakes, or add herbs like rosemary.

5. can i make these crispy honey butter chips in the air fryer ?

   – i haven’t tried this personally, but you should be able to air fry these potato chips to make them a little healthier. preheat your air fryer to 190°c (375°f), then arrange the potato slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. brush or spray them lightly with oil, then cook them until golden and crispy. making sure to flip sides halfway through. they should be golden brown and crispy when done. then just coat them in the honey butter glaze. they won’t be quite as crispy as fried potato chips, but will still be delicious!

6. can i bake these crispy honey butter chips in the oven ?

   – again, i haven’t tried this personally, but you should also be able to enjoy these crispy honey butter chips baked instead of fried. toss the potato slices with a little oil, then bake them in a preheated oven at 200°c (400°f) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crispy, making sure to flip sides halfway through. then just coat with the honey butter mixture.

7. are honey butter chips vegetarian ?

   – yes, these homemade honey butter chips are vegetarian as they only contain potatoes, cornstarch, oil, butter, honey and seasonings.

8. are honey butter chips halal ?

   – yes, these homemade honey butter chips are halal as they only contain potatoes, cornstarch, oil, butter, honey and seasonings.

9. can i make these crispy honey butter chips ?

   – yes, you can. i’ve found that cornstarch makes the potato chips crispier, but if you don’t have this on hand, you can definitely just pat the potatoes dry and fry them without coating in cornstarch for a slightly less crispy result.

10. why did my honey butter chips turn out greasy ?

    – the reason for your potato chips turning out greasy is most likely due to oil temperature. this usually happens when oil temperature is too low, so you want to make sure that the oil is hot enough before you add the potato slices to it. (if you’re unsure about whether the oil is hot enough or not, i’ve written out a way to test the oil in the tips and notes section).

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