Crispy Potato Skins

Serve these potato skins with sour cream and chives, shredded cheese, salsa, bacon bits,or other toppings.

INGREDIENTS:
4 large baking potatoes, scrubbed
salt
pepper
oil for deep frying
sour cream mixed with chives, optional
shredded cheese, optional

PREPARATION:

Prick potatoes in several places with a fork; bake in a 400° oven until tender, about 1hour.Remove, cool slightly, and cut in halves lengthwise. Scoop out potatoes and refrigeratefor another meal or casserole topping.

Cut skins in half again.Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°. Place potato skins in deep fryer basket; lower into oil anddeep fry for about 2 to 3 minutes, or until skins are browned and crisp.

Transfer potato skins to paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Serve withsour cream and chives, if desired, or top with cheese and place under the broiler to melt.