Za'atar Potato Chips Recipe
A Middle Eastern spice mix finds its way to potato-chip-flavor stardom.[Photograph: Vicky Wasik]
Za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice mixture most often made with sumac (a tart spice), sesame seeds, thyme, and oregano, gets a new starring role as a flavor for homemade potato chips. Best of all, it's incredibly easy: just sprinkle store-bought za-atar on the freshly fried chips and you're all set.
Note:It's important that the chips are seasoned and flavored as soon as they come out of the oil, while they're still hot and glistening.
- Yield:Makes 1 large bowl potato chips
- Active time:5 minutes
- Total time:5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 recipeExtra-Crunchy Potato Chips(see note)
- Kosher salt
- 1/4 cup store-boughtza'atar spice blend(available at specialty food stores andAmazon)
Directions
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1.
While chips are still hot and fresh from the oil, and working in batches if necessary, set in a large paper-towel-lined bowl and season with salt and sprinkle za'atar all over. Using clean hands, toss to coat chips evenly, then transfer to a serving bowl. Cooled chips can be stored in a zipper-lock bag or airtight container for up to 2 days.