Microwave Potato Chips? Gadget vs Recipe!

Today I'm comparing a gadget that creates potato chips in the microwave vs a recipe found online that doesn't need any special device. The gadget took about 6 minutes total, while the recipe took about 10 minutes (prep and cook time).
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[@vaquerojustice]

My new favorite quote: "I chose this one because it was the only one not to catch fire."

[@DisillusionedAcronym]

i mean... as criteria goes, i can't argue with it.

[@thunderfire741]

Its a solid selling point

[@KC-bg1th]

@@DisillusionedAcronym Until you buy survival matches. 😩

[@thechickwhocritfails]

I died laughing when I heard him say that

[@improvldy]

I'm really lazy; going for store bought lol

[@chancekelleher9818]

@A I why the fuck would I eat apples over chips

[@koneko_469]

Chancekell _% get apple chips, best of both worlds lol

[@rogerszmodis]

@A I or you have chips and just go outside once in a while.

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

Homemade chips just aint worth it

[@greggregson1365]

You're obviously not that lazy if you go to the store.

[@AwkwardHistory]

Perhaps they should market this device as the “weight loss” version. The portions are tiny and you work so hard for them that it’s probably calorie neutral.

[@kate39826]

And it didnt have any oil like the recipe. Surprised that didnt come up in the taste test.

[@adorablegirl1559]

Yup who knows by making it you might start hating it

[@JackTaylor1]

Love your relationship with your kids, always look like a proud dad who truly enjoys being around them and supporting them in whatever they do. Love from the UK!

[@justentertainingtv9686]

Is Brandon his son?

[@justentertainingtv9686]

Is Brandon his son?

[@gmansplit]

@@justentertainingtv9686 Yes, and the vaguely goth looking girl, Noah, that you see in some of his videos is his daughter.

[@justentertainingtv9686]

@@gmansplit how lovely

[@ItsJustLisa]

I think a standard kitchen mandolin and the recipe sounds like the way to go.

[@ayekantspeylgud]

I think even if you use the microwave (I’m not all the way through the video yet), a standard mandolin is the way to go - even a box grater with a slicing side might suffice. Edit: it would also cut down on the cutting time even though the recipe involved additional steps.

[@checkedcabbage2462]

My first thought too. If the main issue with the gatget was the super jank slicer then just use a mandolin.

[@prebenkul]

I mean, the homemade chips would take you up to 15 minutes to play around with before their done. And let's face it, you will only get about 10 slices or so at a time. But if you get a few of the gadgets, you can prob get up to 5-10 times the amount you'd get from the normal way. Really, just use the recipe AND the device. Gives you better chips and cuts the time from 10-15 to 3-5.

[@Bearded_Toy_Guy]

Yeah try a mandolin both ways and then see what's better. I think the crappy slicer is why you didn't like the fast version.

[@ayekantspeylgud]

Sp3cial1st i agree with this too, except then it becomes a question of if you want to spend - $5? $10? $15 (I missed how much he said it cost) for a handful or two of homemade potato chips. I think for the number of times you’d actually want to put in the effort to make them, a mandolin and a DIY version of the device along with the recipe (which is just rinsing + oil & salt right?) would be best. Maybe take a cheapo plastic storage container for $2 (or whatever else) and cut a bunch of holes in it to allow the airflow to the slices and proceed as per the instructions.

[@daan8695]

“It’s the only one that did not catch on fire in people’s microwave” 😳 That seems like a minimal requirement, yes.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

That escalated quickly, lol!

[@georgejewell2945]

Trying slicing the potatoes with a mandolin.

[@jamesdennis6214]

I’m thinking the same thing

[@GadgetAddict]

I didn't know you could make chips in your microwave until I watched this video.. Just tried it tonight and it worked but it's so slow. Maybe I just eat too many chips, but this isn't gonna work for me lol

[@skylerbehunin7777]

Gadget Addict could make more at once by putting it in the oven

[@rewrose2838]

just make more at once, what's stopping you from doing that?

[@cidlunius1076]

Definitely go over oven baked, make large batches, then while you eat one batch, you bake the next. If you have a cooling rack that is oven safe you can put em on top of that while baking to avoid the need to flip.

[@techmechmechanic2015]

I really like how this guy conducts himself. Proud dad, happy kids..

[@AlexGMason]

Maybe just cook the recipe in the chip cooker, so you dont have to flip em, and you still get to cut how you like.

[@mszoomy]

That's what I was thinking, throw that slicer p.o.s. out, slice 'em yourself and just use the chip holder to cook

[@macaddct1984]

Just use a nice mandoline and the chip cooker, best of both worlds

[@BeastMode-cm6ns]

Love the way you are putting your Bloopers at the end. Pleas, KEEP doing it. Thank you kindly and HUMBLY.

[@lucydeep2156]

Since you've tried this, why not try Jiffy Fries. Haven't seen anyone review it yet. The infomercial seems kinda sketch.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Isn't Jiffy the cornbread? Why am I asking, I cook with Jiffy, lol.

[@Zadamanim]

@@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley jiffy is an archaic slang for a "short amount of time"

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

@@Zadamanim Ah, now the fries make more sense, lol. I of course knew of the slang version ("I'll be back in a jiffy"), but didn't think to link the slang word and not the brand with the fries, lol! Brain not working right today.

[@IMDARKFIRE007]

@@Zadamanim The word archaic will get you bitch slapped by an older person in a jiffy haha. (I also cook with it and laughed at your true response)

[@Grabehn42]

I just watched it and honestly, for that price I'd probably get even if it's just for the cutter.

[@JasonRBeing]

The gadget needs to get an upgraded model, to be able to choose thickness.

[@improvldy]

Seems like it could be a little sturdier too.

[@Freakinreviews]

I also thought that an adjustable blade would be useful.

[@JasonRBeing]

@@improvldy and different blades to make waffle or ruffle style.

[@acywei]

Or just slice the potato with a knife. There is a reason why nice mandolins cost a decent amount money for what they are.

[@frasero]

@@Freakinreviews Would just a slicer on it's own help with this? Good video

[@99Duds]

That thing looks dangerous with how loose the lid was. I will also go store bought.

[@cherylmailloux9647]

Great review thanks! And the relationship you have with your children is awesome 🌟! Thanks James

[@coreyhattenstein]

I could’ve drove down to the gas station and come back in the time it took to cut and cook these chips.

[@JimmerzzOfficial]

I think the main advantage to at least this product and making it at home is for people that might want a healthier chip. I am not in that camp but I can understand it.

[@chrisrob722]

First time seeing this channel. New subscriber here as I like how smooth, thorough and detailed your review was!

[@frankbags462]

I love all your videos. They remind me of those family shows from the 90s. Its wholesome, funny, entertaining and a blast to watch.

[@saltydog9185]

I love the outtakes at the end! Great stuff 😄

[@PraXii1109]

Its 2:40 am in India!, Love yr reviews! Keep up the good work mate

[@toms3602]

I liked the bloopers at the end. Great work!

[@blzurd4792]

I know ive said this many times before but I love when you and brandon are together makes me feel good to see how you two are together

[@Kris-vz1ly]

Love you videos definitely helps me through this Quentin

[@juliebradley1184]

I'm glad you put a video out today! 😊

[@yamilespanol4527]

i came back for the recipe and was not dissapointed, you included it in the description!

[@DarKnightKilla13]

Totally going to try that recipe for me and mom. Curious how well it'll come out for me, and I do kind of like the thicker style chips. Great review as always!

[@acmodelmaster1944]

Hey James first of all my family loves the reviews we always learn something keep it up! I wanted to add something to your recent review that you did on the Joie 44000 Healthy Microwave Potato Chip Maker. The name of it is precisely what I want to highlight which is HEALTHY! We own this and the whole point of it for us, was we could make potato chips without adding any oil to the potato. You did not discuss this on your review your focus was rather on the consistency of the potato slices which granted is not always even. I would not say were lazy for using ours the point was to make potato chips without using any oil/Fat. To make potato chips healthier! Thanks again for your work, just felt like we needed to share.

[@DegenerateHour]

3:15 The moment I heard that first crunch, I knew I needed this gadget in my life. Edit: Nevermind, I saw the recipe results and that looks better.

[@Mixwell1983]

I really like that it is all in one and comes with the mandoline to slice. I have made them on a regular plate hand cut and they came out good. Havent made em in a while.

[@NOVAPOINTYT]

Oh my god finally a new video it felt like forever I love your videos so much

[@amarsh212]

I’m getting so much anxiety watching you slice that!

[@cherylmailloux9647]

Me too! Lol

[@jeremyevans1966]

Same here, it seems the blade isn't nearly sharp enough and that is why he is having to push so hard to make the slices. I can already see someone cutting themselves with this thing so I will definitely not be purchasing this product.

[@gingerhowe5247]

I turned my phone over just in case. Lol

[@jeremiahbachmann3901]

Knuckle Chips!!!

[@Firsona]

Makes me cringe. The cheap slicers are the worst. That's one thing I'd pay the difference for.

[@EileenJoyHappy]

Nice video! You have teased me into wanting potato chips.

[@brodave1111]

I LOVE your reviews. I think that most folks are discounting the HEALTH aspects of home made. You can season them to your tastes and the cost is way less and healthier for you. Please more reviews on chip makers👌

[@galaxywanderer]

I don't have a microwave and yet I'm watching this purely because I love this channel and enjoy watching James review just about anything.

[@sandrastreifel6452]

Galaxy Wanderer: I have a microwave, but I watch these freakin reviews, even those I’m never ever going to buy, like this one!

[@simonegodwin7449]

Air fryer?.

[@dawnmeier2834]

It's probably what a serving size that's why it's small

[@skullcrusher_1]

You had me at potato chips. I think home made chips are missing the delicious msg! 😂

[@sarahw9924]

Really appreciate the usual thorough review comparison and honest I have commentary. Always enjoy the Camino of your "kids" of course !!!😂 Love the outtakes !!!

[@brendakrieger7000]

Never heard of this product. Thank you for sharing it😊

[@sherryworkman7949]

Please make more of these

[@heidivarnai1906]

i love these videos thank u for your content

[@thehammer9171]

Thanks for the review bud!

[@davesvoboda2785]

A tip for using any mandoline slicer. When they say to cut a flat and attach the guard, you're supposed to attach the guard to the cut end. For some reason, lots of people get that backwards, and thus stop using the guard and cut the tips of their fingers off.

[@BPOnTheAir]

You know ... I have a sack of potatoes, and I'd like a snack. I need to try that recipe.

[@sxeshoe]

Be interesting to see the recipe version cooked in the gadget.

[@ernie2762]

Great video but no way would I by this. Not that the chip cooker didn't work but that slicer looked really dangerous. The fact one you have to press so hard and two that the top didn't lock and you had to hold it it's a no go.

[@valvenator]

@R I I've never seen one shaped like a bowl, making it impossible to hold still. It's a crap design any way you look at it.

[@HedgieEirulf]

I used to make these in the 90s with a circle that was 3x bigger than the one you have. I would hand cut them. They reminded me of the dehydrated potato chips you find in boxed scalloped potatoes.

[@GaelDT]

What happened to Freakin' Brandon? I enjoyed his food reviews!

[@tossingmidgetsforfun]

Works full time.

[@SalvadorSTMZ]

Could you do a review of the chirp wheel? My girlfriend bought one and she says it helps with back pain but I refuse to believe anything like that could replace a chiropractor visit.

[@scaper8]

Seconded. I'm genuinely curious about it, but I just don't know.

[@AndreVandal]

that device looks dangerous, I'd be afraid of cutting my fingers

[@Mark-nova]

This video inspired me to dig out my microwave bacon maker thingy that I never use. I loaded it with 2 medium sized sliced potatoes. And lo and behold it worked. No salt needed either. Thanks for this friggin review because it inspired me to try my gadget that I already had. What a money saver too. I mean, 10-20 cents per potato vs $3.99+ for a bag of chips. BTW my gadget has no name markings except for the following: Patent #4,933,528 Manufactured under license by Emson UPDATE: My product is apparently called the Emson Bacon Wave. It actually cooks bacon well too. We just don't eat that much bacon to remember to pull it out and use it.

[@RickTexas]

I use my NutriSlicer that you reviewed in 2018 to slice my potatoes. I know you had trouble with it staying connected to the counter, but I always wipe it clean and wipe the counter clean before I use it, and I don't have any problem. It slices the potatoes perfectly for chips.

[@a1cjdc]

Thank you for your videos.

[@DylanDurdle]

I have this gadget and find it works great for what it is consider ease and time it takes vs other methods

[@zeinaalnashef6250]

the only one that didn't catch fire 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 great standard n great review btw 👍👍👍

[@karenlee188]

You and Bailey are a breath of fresh air in today's world.

[@cyberi4a]

I have a nice slicer so wouldn't need theirs, and since you made the second batch on paper towels on a plate, I wouldn't need that device at all. I never tried to make home made chips, but now I think I'll try it.

[@hatingontruth9118]

1:33 Anyone else remember the saying "One thick, one thin, and one thumb" from late night infomercials?

[@sunild1950]

Ive got the "gadget" had it for years. I have given the chips a light oil brush. Works for me..

[@LeesReviews69]

I’ve microwaved 3 batches of potato chips since watching this! It’s so good!

[@mswhittaker231]

I make chips in my dehydrator, they come out super crispy when sliced on the thinnest mandoline setting.

[@brandonoliver4626]

Was wondering how to submit ideas saw an ad for artic air freedom was wanting a freakin review.

[@vineetsharma1587]

U need to make the initial cut at an angle It will make the slicing job easy as simple mechanics with the angle slicing will give horizontal and vertical force making it easy

[@Draqo360]

I mean they basically gave you a mandolin and a spreader for the chips, and mandolin is used pretty often for home cooks while making these in a micro wave is fine, but if you want to make a large batch it would be hard to do in a microwave.

[@mpowersmedia3219]

I honestly didn't think the second longer recipe was even gonna work cause they were laying flat but I was surprised. Like when your boy "drops" by to give his opinion. Never made homemade potatoes chips but I make homemade tortilla chips all the time. Everyone loves them more than store bought.

[@justmoosethings]

I bought the joie a few years back and used it maybe twice. I burned the chips both times (which is why I haven’t really used it again since), but it seems that’s just the nature of making them in the microwave. I actually prefer thinner chips, so the mandolin cutting them super thinly didn’t bother me. The worst parts are the safety guard (like you, I found it difficult to hold on to and at one point nearly cut my finger trying to hold on to it), the bowl not having any non-slip grips on the bottom, and the lid not locking on. And, as useless as it was, I misplaced the safety grip because there was no way to attach or store it.

[@dra6o0n]

You could technically stand up the chips by folding the paper towels in a way to compress the chips together with some gap in them, when doing the recipe to fit a lot more chips. Maybe something akin to paper origami (in a FAN shape) can be used to sit the chips on it.

[@AZDeathMetal]

...I have no idea why I love your channel so much, but I do. 😂

[@GrumpyMansREVIEWS]

I'll have to try this. Some of these products don't come to the UK.

[@kens97sto171]

I wonder if you could combine the two period slice them by hand a little thicker or use a different slicer and then use the little round device to hold them vertically I suspect they might cook better being vertical in that holder

[@j.k.7807]

That's freakin' awesome! I've been making them in my oven and they take forever... I'm going to try your recipe.

[@grandpajoe3754]

I don't know why Brandon trying b first and James laughing about it was so funny to me lol 😂🤣

[@falloutwolfie7229]

For making chips you need to use low in starch potatos this helps with less browning

[@morzinbo]

I like that double camera bit

[@puppypower84]

On Twitter, the sill photo, I thought they were sliced dried apples.

[@pixiemoonglow9642]

Did anyone else's soul leave their body every time he sliced chips without the guard?? Holy carp.

[@jasonyasumoto2163]

Great review. I wonder how the recipe potato chips would taste, cooked in the gadget's cooking "rack"?

[@pumpkinpie7254]

Funny out-takes with your son at the end of this video ( PLEASE POST MORE JAMES ) 👍

[@frankb5728]

The microwave does a surprisingly good job, it's a bit time consuming but it makes great crispy potato chips which is something that I didn't expect at all.

[@meinthewild]

I make mine in the oven using a mandolin to slice, paint with olive oil, season and bake at 350 F degrees for 15 minutes. If you want sea salt and vinegar, soak the raw sliced chips in vinegar for about 5 minutes and then sprinkle with sea salt and bake.

[@mastring1966]

you could use a standard box grater and get thicker chips. that way you can still use the gadget but get thicker chips.

[@TheWinnieWonka]

That's the cutest little imitation mandolin I've ever seen.

[@bugsbunny8857]

Hey I used my Bacon wave to make potato chips after I watched ur video and they came out great! This is now a multitasker!

[@Dee_Just_Dee]

Seems about par for the course for a Joie product. They're local to the part of Canada where I was born and raised. They make a whole lot of different kitchen gadgets that you can find at Walmart and most grocery stores. Some of them are amazing, and some of them are just okay. You could have an absolute field day testing a _bunch_ of their products if you felt like it. I like their Roundy Egg Ring. It's just a simple silicone ring that helps you make more uniformly shaped fried eggs.

[@KevinFields777]

Use a good, full-sized mandolin slicer with the recipe, then use the gadget to cook them. Best of both worlds.

[@mszoomy]

James picked "the least bad" ie: the least sucky 😆

[@loopiloop]

The main point of the gadget is supposed to get bigger amounts without flipping. You can do thicker, ice-watered, oiled slices on that one, too

[@christophernegus]

A good review. A real review you can trust

[@warrenmiller9961]

A good adjustable mandolin (Food Slicer) and a hot pot of Oil works even better than either the product or the recipe. You can use any good frying oil, and then Slice, soak in Water W/ Lemon Juice, then dry & fry. Season and then eat & Enjoy.

[@liltoe9536]

7:03 epic dad moment

[@scottegerstrom7761]

I have made microwave chips many times. I use a mandolin slicer and lay the potatoes out flat on parchment paper. I do not use any oil and it works fine. I have never tried to wash the starch not sure if that helps. Cooking time depends on how much moisture is on the potatoes some are as short as 3 mins others up to about 6. Another video on this I watched said adding the oil increases cook time as well. Season to taste I like a garlic salt and pepper blend myself.

[@marcwebbcareer]

Fyi tip you might try a food processor blade slicer for more uniform chips and is quicker cutting of potatoes and works great with skinned potatoes. Once sliced try microwave at 3 min 30-45 sec should work better

[@Kittems]

For a cutter like that i always use a cut proof glove, those guards are always awkward to use.

[@Phuna420]

Brandon is awesome! He should be featured in your videos more often! Great review by the way 👌🏼

[@cheffrin3751]

I was hoping you'd try cutting some thicker(by hand) and putting them in the gadget to see if that works better.

[@jerrygeorgopolis8015]

How about doing a Mandoline slicer review ? Thanks for the video..

[@9kful]

Lmao bloopers are a must from now on!! 😅👌🏽😂😂

[@kittyztigerz]

if it was me i would have deep fryer potato chips great jobs testing it cant wait to see more

[@user-vo7vp1xm9q]

I've done this in a superior lazier way . I just used a potato peeler to slice the potatoes, drenched them in oil and microwaved on a ceramic plate. I wonder how it would work with one of those microwave ready baking potatoes or fried up in that red microwave grill plate thing.

[@CallOnJesus]

We make the recipe chips all the time. Love them. If you have a good mandoline it's not too bad.

[@CallOnJesus]

And use parchment paper instead of paper towels.

[@mattjohnston2]

I think the value of this seems to be in the cooking rack.I'd be interested in seeing if I could make a cheap version of that somehow. Regarding the slicer, they're hard to really get the hang of sometimes, and when they come out as they did for you, it's because you're lifting slightly at the end of your pass. Not by much, but when the slices are that thin, not that much makes the difference!

[@wolfwaya]

Get an old fashon grater that have the slicing side, prepare like the recipe but use the gadget to let them stand up in the microwave