Chocolate Covered Potato Chips: Easy & Delicious Snack
A delightful sweet and salty snack where crunchy potato chips are coated in rich chocolate. It’s a quick and easy treat that satisfies both your sweet and salty cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 20 minutes (plus setting time)
- Yield: Approximately 30-40 chips
- Category: Snacks and Appetizers
- Method: No-bake, Dipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag (approx. 10 oz) potato chips
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water.
- Stir in the coconut oil or shortening if using, until fully combined.
- Dip each potato chip into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s mostly coated.
- Place the chocolate-covered chips on the prepared baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Once set, enjoy your sweet and salty snack!
Notes
- You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate depending on your preference.
- For a decorative touch, you can drizzle extra melted chocolate over the chips after they have set.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 chips
- Calories: 150-200
- Sugar: 10-15g
- Sodium: 100-150mg
- Fat: 10-15g
- Saturated Fat: 5-8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15-20g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Protein: 2-3g
- Cholesterol: 0-5mg