Preferred oil for deep fryer

[larry_stewart]

When using a deep fryer, is there a preferred oil type to use (French Fries, potato chips ...)?
I usually bake my fries , but I want to make potato chips and curious about which oil I should use.

 

[Kathleen]

Off the cuff, I would say vegetable oil, but I think Avocado oil would work well too.

 

[Andy M.]

I use corn oil because it has a high smoke point and is reasonably priced.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

I use peanut oil for deep frying. I think it works best, and it's realatively inexpensive if you buy it by the gallon.

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Peanut Oil, 128 Fl Oz $17.11 American​

 

[GotGarlic]

I use peanut oil as well.

 

[blissful]

What does lay's potato chip makers use? Let's see..
What are the ingredients in Lays chips?

Potatoes, Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Corn, and/or Canola Oil), and Salt.

I would prefer the flat original ones, they also use the same kinds of oils. Please don't send me any, I wouldn't be able to resist. (because they are so delicious)

 

[larry_stewart]

Went with Peanut oil, as I had it in the house. Everything worked out well. I used 3 small russet potatoes, and t made enough to fill a large bag of chips you'd get at the store. I was going to make 6 potatoes worth, but I didn't need that many.

 

[Andy M.]

They look great! how'd they taste?

 

[larry_stewart]

They taste as good as any potato chip I've ever had . I followed instructions by Alton Brown's good eats. Russet potatoes , 300F, 3 -4 minutes . I used a fine sea salt. I don't have a deep fryer, so used a pot , thermometer and cooked in batches. Much easier and predictable than I thought. I'm not a hug chip fan ( my wife is). But I'm glad I finally got it under my belt. It was a lot of fun.

 

[Andy M.]

Did you use a mandolin to slice the potatoes?

 

[larry_stewart]

Did you use a mandolin to slice the potatoes?

Yes, even in my best days I'd never have been able to cut things that consistently thin. I did wear the protective mesh glove, so there were no injuries. The first batch I made super thin. I personally liked them better. They kinda melted in your mouth. My wife prefers a thicker potato chip. I made the rest that thickness, just for her to eat a few , tell me she cant eat fried things cause they give her an upset stomach. I'm now giving them to my mom.