Make homemade Chinese takeaway style Salt and Pepper Chips within minutes. Thick cut chips are tossed with crunchy vegetables and an irresistible five spice salt and pepper seasoning.
Naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Salt and pepper chips originated in Chinese takeaways in UK and Ireland. Deep fried chip shop chips are seasoned with salt, pepper, and additional spices like garlic, chili flakes, and Chinese five-spice.
My homemade version is made with oven chips for ease but you can also make your own. I like to use this Air Fryer Triple Cooked Chips recipe.
They're brilliant as they are or serve them alongside a burger or as part of a BBQ.
If you love the classic Salt and Pepper Chips, these Air Fried Salt and Pepper Halloumi Fries will become your latest cheesy obsession!
If flavoured fries are your thing, try my tandoori fries too!
Ingredients notes
Be sure to check out the full recipe and exact ingredient list below in the recipe card.
Chips - I've gone for chunky or steak cut store-bought oven chips for ease.
Peppers - I've used a mix of red and green peppers, thinly sliced.
Onions - Thinly slice a white onion.
Garlic cloves - Use garlic to your hearts content. You just need to mince or finely chop it.
Spring onion - thinly sliced
Chillies - I've gone for a mix of green and red chillies thinly sliced.
Oil - I've used sunflower, you can use any flavourless oil.
Seasoning:
Chinese 5 spice - an aromatic mix of ground cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, star anise, and sichuan pepper. It's easy to find in supermarkets.
Chilli flakes - leave these out if you do not want the dish too spicy.
Sugar - a pinch helps bring out all the flavours.
Salt and pepper - use black or white pepper.
Storage
This dish is best eaten immediately for the best texture and flavour.
However, you can store the chips in an airtight container and keep in the fridge. Reheat in a wok or microwave before serving.
I do not recommend freezing as it will alter the texture upon thawing.
You can make a big batch of the seasoning and store in air tight jars for later too.
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📖 Recipe
Salt and Pepper Chips
Equipment
- Wok or frying pan
Ingredients
- 500 grams chips cooked
- 1 large onion white
- ½ green pepper
- ½ red pepper
- 2 spring onion
- 1 chilli
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil
Seasoning
- ½ tablespoon five spice
- 1 teaspoon black pepper powder or white pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Oven bake the chips based on packet instructions.
Air Fryer Chips
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 200C/400F.
- Add the oven chips to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air Fryer for 15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Meanwhile, prep all of your veggies. Thinly slice the peppers, onion, chillies and spring onion.
- Mince the garlic.
- In a bowl, mix together the chinese five spice, salt, pepper, sugar and chilli flakes to make the seasoning.
- In a large wok, heat oil.
- Tip in the peppers, onions, garlic, chillies and spring onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes on high flame.
- Toss in the cooked chips.
- Sprinkle over the seasoning and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Hayley Dhanecha says
These salt and pepper chips are one of those simple snacks that turn out so good and incredibly tasty. Crispy fries tossed with garlic, chilli and spring onions make every bite bold, salty and just a little spicy. I love serving them hot as a fakeaway-style treat—they’re quick, addictive and full of flavour.