Potato Skin Chips
Potato Skin Chips are a crispy, savory snack made by frying or baking the outer skins of potatoes, often seasoned with salt, pepper, or spices. They are a popular bar food or appetizer in the United States, where they emerged as a creative way to use leftover potato skins from dishes like loaded baked potatoes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These chips are high in carbohydrates and fat, especially if fried, providing a quick energy boost but with limited protein. A typical serving of about 1 ounce (28 grams) contains roughly 150-200 calories, along with some fiber and potassium from the potato skin.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Potato Skin Chips are a unique example of 'root-to-leaf' cooking, turning what was once considered waste into a trendy snack. Nutritionally, the skin retains more fiber and nutrients than the starchy interior, making them a slightly more wholesome alternative to standard potato chips.
