Best Mandoline Slicers for Homemade Chips
Last checked 27 October 2026Thin, even slices are the single biggest factor in crisp homemade chips.
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Recipe writers agree on the tool: the mandoline. Food52’s homemade potato chip recipe slices at a 1.3 mm setting, and BBC Food recommends a mandoline “to get the thinnest possible slices”. Below are five widely sold mandolines plus cut-resistant gloves. We don’t quote prices or blade specs, because they change between model years and sellers; check the listing.
Mandolines to Consider
- OXO Good Grips Chef’s Mandoline Slicer
OXO’s full-size mandoline with a stand. A sensible pick if you want one tool for chips, fries and vegetables.
- OXO Good Grips V-Blade Mandoline Slicer
A V-shaped blade, which slices round potatoes from two angles at once. Compare it with the Chef’s model before buying.
- Benriner Japanese Mandoline
The plastic-bodied Japanese slicer many cooks keep for paper-thin cuts. It’s compact, with fewer extras than the OXO models.
- KitchenAid Mandoline Slicer
A kitchen-brand option if you prefer to buy from a maker you already use.
- Mueller Multi Blade Mandoline
A budget-friendly multi-blade slicer that is widely sold on Amazon. Check the reviews of the current version before you buy.
- Cut-resistant kitchen gloves
Recipe writers stress always using the guard, and gloves add a second layer of protection. Pick a pair rated for cut resistance.
We link to Amazon searches where single import listings go in and out of stock often; pick a listing that shows as in stock and check the pack size.
How to Use a Mandoline for Chips
- Always use the hand guard. Food52 notes that you should leave the last stub of each potato for soup rather than risk your fingertips.
- Aim for very thin slices; Food52 uses a 1.3 mm setting.
- Put the slices straight into cold water to rinse off surface starch, then dry them well. Our homemade crisps recipe covers each step.
FAQs
What thickness should homemade chips be?
Very thin. Food52’s homemade potato chip recipe uses a 1.3 mm mandoline setting, and BBC Food recommends the thinnest possible slices from a mandoline or a sharp peeler.
Can I make chips without a mandoline?
Yes. BBC Food says a sharp potato peeler does a similar job if you don’t own a mandoline, though the slices are less even.
Are mandolines dangerous?
The blades are very sharp. Always use the guard, and consider cut-resistant gloves.
Sources
Checked on 27 October 2026: food52.com/recipes/18123-homemade-potato-chips, www.bbc.co.uk/food/crisps
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