These Tart, Tangy Chips Will Be the Star of Every Movie Night

Who doesn’t love potato chips, especially on a cozy movie night with friends? No matter if you have your girls over or you’re hosting a cocktail party, there’s no need for boring regular potato chips. Instead, spice things up with a secret ingredient: capers. Read on to get the recipe that is an absolute game-changer.

Tips and Tricks

Capers are small pickled flower buds with a slightly salty taste. You can usually get them in jars and pickled in brine or cured with salt. They’re super tasty, especially if you’re a savory food person.

The best type of chips to use for this recipe are kettle-cooked ones, as they won’t fall apart when tossed with the seasonings. Another tip is to prepare the chips ahead of time. You can do it up to three days in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature, saving yourself some time later on.

The Secret Recipe

This recipe only requires three ingredients that you can find anywhere. It’s also super easy to make, so these chips will become the absolute star of your party.

Ingredients:

• 1 (3 oz) jar of capers packed in brine, strained
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
• 1 (8 oz) bag of kettle-cooked potato chips

Instructions:

1. Start by preheating your oven to 200°F and put a layer of paper towels on a rimmed baking sheet. Place the strained capers on them and cover them with another paper towel. Then, lightly rub to dry the capers.
2. Take another rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Transfer the capers there and bake in the oven for about 3 hours. Then, turn off the oven and let the capers cool inside. Blend them in a food processor until you get a powdered texture.
3. Preheat your oven to 400°F and heat the chips on a rimmed baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle the chips with the caper powder and lemon zest.
5. Serve in a fancy bowl and enjoy!