Xanthan Gum Free Easy Smoky Paprika Potato Chips

Crispy, smoky, and deeply satisfying, these oven-baked potato chips hit every snack craving without a single additive or stabilizer in sight. Store-bought chips are a minefield for anyone avoiding thickening agents, since many seasoning blends and flavored varieties sneak in unexpected ingredients — making homemade the obvious move. Here, thinly sliced russet potatoes get tossed in garlic-infused oil and a bold blend of smoked paprika, black pepper, and optional cayenne before baking low and slow on a wire rack, which lets hot air circulate for that satisfying crunch. The wire rack setup is the real secret — it means no soggy bottoms and no need for any binding or coating agents to get the texture right. Blotting the potato slices dry before seasoning is a small step that makes a big difference, pulling out excess moisture so the chips bake up rigid and golden rather than soft and chewy. They firm up even more as they cool, so resist the urge to eat them straight from the oven — though that will be genuinely difficult. Whether you're serving these at a party or just treating yourself on a weeknight, this is the kind of simple, clean snack that makes you wonder why you ever bought a bag.

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