Potato Crisps with Chive-Sour Cream Dip

By MJH

SERVINGS: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons snipped chives
• Freshly ground pepper
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
• 3 cups canola oil
• Thick peelings from 3 pounds of Yukon Gold or russet potatoes (roughly 1-by-3-inch strips)

Details

Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°.
In a large saucepan over moderately high heat, heat the oil to 360°.
Fry the potato skins in batches, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer each batch of potato strips to paper towels to drain, then sprinkle with salt immediately.

Transfer the potato strips to a baking sheet and sprinkle them with the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Bake for 3 to 4 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
Let the crisps cool, then transfer to a bowl.

In a blender or processor, puree the sour cream with the chives and a pinch of salt and pepper until the chives are finely chopped.
Transfer the dip to a bowl and serve alongside the potato crisps.