Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
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After all the junk I’ve had over the holidays I’m needing to take a few steps back and regroup in regards to my eating habits. Healthy snacks are at the top of the list. Did you see the post I did for Tasty Kitchen on how to open a pomegranate?
I’ve opened more than a few pomegranates over the past weeks, but have also made a few batches of healthy chips with this Sweet Potato Chips Recipe. They’re packed with flavor, and Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese.
Plus, they’re baked, not fried. And did you know the sweet potato is a strong anti-inflammatory food? I had no idea all that goodness was in the sweet potato. Sweet, indeed. If you’re participating in Weight Watchers, according to my calculations, one whole sweet potato, baked, is about 4 points, but a vitamin rich 4 points it is.
For the Sweet Potato Chips, begin with some basic seasonings and sweet potatoes.
This is a simple recipe that allows you to create your own flavor combination. I’ve listed a spicy combo below, but get creative and come up with what floats your boat.
Begin by peeling the sweet potatoes.
Next, it’s time to slice. I used a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes, but you can easily use a sharp knife. Be careful! You’ll want them pretty thin, about 1/8″ thick.
In a bowl, combine the oil and herbs and spices. Then add the sliced sweet potatoes, and toss until they’re all coated with the spicy goodness.
Next, on ungreased baking sheets, line then all up, in a single layer and get ready to bake.
Bake in a 400°F oven for about 10-12 minutes. Then, turn all the potatoes over and return for more baking until golden brown and starting to get crispy. Should take around 10 more minutes. Be careful to watch for burning. Depending on your oven, you may need to decrease or increase cooking time for desired crispness.
They’re so yummy. And they make for the perfect snack or tasty partner to a burger or sandwich. Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
Adapted from Taste of Home’s Simple & Delicious.
Ingredients
- 5 large sweet potatoes, sliced thin (about 1/8? thick)
- 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400-degrees F.
- Combine all seasonings with oil in a bowl.
- Add sliced sweet potatoes. Toss to coat the potatoes well.
- On ungreased baking sheets lay sweet potato slices in a single layer.
- On lower rack, bake for 10-12 minutes, then turn all potato slices over.
- Continue baking until golden brown, about 10 more minutes. (Watch carefully to make sure potatoes don’t burn. Depending on your oven, you may need to cut baking time short or add a few more minutes to desired crispness.)
Ooo….those look fabulous! I love sweet potato FRIES, so I think I will LOVE these chips! Thanks, Amy!
Yes, yes, yes! Bring on the healthy! These look mighty fine my dear!
one word, YUM!
I have always loved sweet potato chips…they are the perfect make-at-home snack! I love making sweet potato fries, too. I just spray them with cooking spray (I don’t even use oil!), sprinkle on a little salt and pepper, and let them bake. YUM
Wow, not only do they look great but they sound great too. These are definitely going to get a try once I go buy some sweet potatoes. Good job!
This look so good! The smoked paprika and ancho chili is a great idea. I am sure they give it great flavor.
I’m going to make some of these this weekend. Especially now that I know sweet potatoes are anti-inflammatory.
these are soooo good Amy – will you come to my house and make ’em for me? purdy please???
I’ve never tried making sweet potato chips, but these sound fabulous. Thanks, Amy!
i can’t stop eating them.
This blog is wonderful! We will be spending much more time here!
Now this is my kinda food, in a big way. I adore sweet potatoes & I must make these for a snack sometime soon!
Made a variation of these tonight! Used a chili grapeseed + garlic grapeseed oils in lieu of canola, and red pepper flakes rather than chili powder. Nice contrast of spicy and sweet flavors, and (guiltily) tasty in ketchup. I also don’t have a very good knife, so I couldn’t get the slices as thin, but I just flipped then twice and cooked slightly longer to cook through and get crispy.
Still, great idea and I loved the post!
Deeeeelish! Love sweet potato chips and fries. But I’ve never tried this flavor combo – sounds like it would be a hit, though!
So healthy and good. I love sweet potato chips! Nice work! And i like the spicy version too!
Sweet potatoes are such a comfort food in any form. All of that wholesome goodness in a chip? Definitely worth trying. Thanks!
I just got a load of sweet potatoes in my CSA box this week and needed a recipe for them…this is perfect! I’ll make them tonight. The kids will love’em!
Sweet potatoes are a fave of mine. I love how you’ve spiced up these chips.
These look fantastic!
Those chips look delicious and healthy! Definitely going to make them to go with my lunch tomorrow.