# Homemade Potato Chips This Homemade Chip Recipe is a Healthy Alternative to Store Bought By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-06-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-potato-chips References: [homecookingadventure](http://www.homecookingadventure.com/recipes/homemade-baked-potato-chips) This quick and easy recipe for [homemade potato chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westons-family-farms-organic-potato-chips) makes indulging in your favorite snack a little less indulgent. A great healthy alternative to the store bought variety, these homespun chips only include four ingredients and can be ready in 35-minutes. The light potato chips require only three medium peeled potatoes, salt and freshly ground pepper and one or two [tablespoons of oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-oil-potato-chips). Garlic and fresh herbs can be added for additional flavor. Homemade potato chips are a popular appetizer feature on small plates menus at many buzzworthy Detroit restaurants. Perfect to keep on hand as a snack to keep you from rushing out to the convenience store when a craving comes on or a great appetizer to complement a homemade dip at a party, there are plenty of ways to integrate this easy dish. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Healthy Snacks:** Creating homemade potato chips as a healthier alternative to store-bought options opens up opportunities in the growing market for healthy snacks. - **DIY Recipes:** The trend of making homemade potato chips aligns with the rising interest in DIY recipes, offering opportunities for innovative cooking tools and accessories. - **Small Plates Menus:** The popularity of homemade potato chips as an appetizer feature on small plates menus presents an opportunity for restaurants to showcase unique flavor profiles and create memorable dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The demand for homemade potato chips as a healthier snack alternative can drive innovation in sustainable and convenient food packaging solutions. - **Kitchen Appliances:** The trend of making homemade potato chips can create opportunities for innovative kitchen appliances that make the process easier and more efficient, catering to the DIY cooking trend. - **Gourmet Condiments:** As homemade potato chips gain popularity, there is a potential for the gourmet condiment industry to thrive, offering unique dips and sauces to elevate the snacking experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Budget-Friendly Conscious Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprouts-avocado-oil-potato-chips.md) - [Free-From Comfort Food Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-baked.md) - [Savory Lower-Fat Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-roasted-sour-cream-chive.md) - [Low-Fat Ready-to-Bake Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skinny-fries.md) - [Chip-Created Mashed Potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-potato-chip-to-potato-dish.md) - [Crispy Tomato-Based Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-chips.md) - [Maple Sea Salt Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-sweet-potato-chip.md) - [Air-Fried French Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-fried-french-fries.md) - [Low-Fat Roasted Potatoes Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-roasted1.md)