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These oven-baked sweet potato chips are a delicious and healthy snack that is sure to satisfy your chip craving! Not only are they crispy and flavorful, but baked sweet potato chips are also perfect for batch snack prep. Plus, they are super easy to make – all you need is a few simple ingredients and a baking sheet with a cooling rack.
A crispy sweet potato chip made in the oven? Is that even possible? Yes, yes, it is! The secret is in the thickness of the chip and the elevation from the cooling rack. Thin slices of sweet potatoes and the oven’s low temperature produce a baked chip that is crunchy, delicious, and nutritious. Sweet potatoes are a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins A and C. They’re also a good source of antioxidants. So why not ditch the processed snacks and make your own sweet potato chips instead? Let’s get started!
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a glance
- Ingredients to make sweet potato chips
- How to make sweet potato chips in the oven
- Tips for making the best baked sweet potato chips
- Popular substitutions & additions
- What to serve with your crispy sweet potato chips
- How to store sweet potato chips
- Frequently asked questions
- More easy chip recipes
- More sweet potato recipes
- Baked Sweet Potato Chips Recipe
Recipe at a glance
Cuisine Inspiration: American
Primary Cooking Method: Oven-Baking
Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Key Flavor: Slightly salty with natural sweetness
Skill Level: Easy
Standouts
- Healthy Snacking: This recipe provides a healthier alternative to traditional potato chips by using oven-baking instead of frying.
- Customizable Flavor: The base ingredients of olive oil and salt can easily be augmented with other herbs or spices to suit your taste preferences.
- Low Ingredient Count: The use of just three main ingredients makes this recipe incredibly straightforward and perfect for a quick snack.
- Long Shelf Life: Once these chips are baked and cooled, storing them in an airtight container will retain their crunch, making them a convenient snack option.
- Family-Friendly: The natural flavors and simple ingredients make these chips a hit with both adults and children, offering a universally appealing snack option.
Ingredients to make sweet potato chips
- Sweet potato: Look for sweet potatoes that are firm with smooth skin. Avoid buying giant sweet potatoes as they are harder to cut, especially if you are using a knife.
- Oil: Choose a neutral oil such as olive oil or avocado oil and avoid the temptation to add more.
- Salt: Use sea salt to enhance the flavor of your chips.
How to make sweet potato chips in the oven
The hardest part of making sweet potato chips in the oven is waiting for them to crisp up, and even that doesn’t take much time. After you slice, the oven does all the work!
Thinly slice the Sweet Potato
- Using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potatoes into thin, even slices.
- Transfer the sweet potato slices to a large bowl and toss them with the oil and salt.
How to Bake Sweet Potato Chips
- Arrange in a single layer on the cooling rack.
- Bake until curling and browning around the edges. Let cool completely on the cooling rack.
Tips for making the best baked sweet potato chips
- Use a mandoline for even slicing. The more even your chips are cut, the more evenly they’ll bake and crisp up! Don’t run out and buy one, but if you own one, this is a great time to use it!
- Turn on the convection. Additional air circulation really helps the chips to crisp up. If your oven has a convection setting, drop the temperature to 275°F and turn on the convection!
- Choose thin sweet potatoes. A thinner sweet potato will yield slices with a smaller diameter, which will dry out and crisp up easier in the oven than slices with a larger diameter. In this case, bigger is not better!
- Go for organic. If you have the option to purchase organic sweet potatoes, go for it! Organic sweet potatoes are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, so you can rest assured that your chips will be free of any nasty chemicals.
Popular substitutions & additions
- Try other root vegetables. You can make chips from regular potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and beets too! This recipe works well for all of them. The time may need to be adjusted some, but in general, the process and cooking temp are the same.
- Experiment with seasoning. Try adding herbs and spices like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or chili powder for a flavor twist on the classic salted sweet potato chips.
- Try using a flavored oil. A flavor-infused oil like garlic or chili oil will add a punch of flavor to your chips.
What to serve with your crispy sweet potato chips
- Turkey Salad Sandwich
- Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
- Salmon Lettuce Cups
- Veggie Pizzadillas
- Tortilla Pinwheel Sandwiches
How to store sweet potato chips
Once your chips are baked and cooled, the best way to store them is in an airtight container. They will last for about 4-5 days when stored this way.
Frequently asked questions
Absolutely, if you have an air fryer, you can use it for a smaller batch of sweet potato chips. Arrange the sweet potato slices in the air fryer basket in a single layer and fry at 325°F for 10-12 minutes, stopping every 5 minutes to rearrange the chips in a single even layer.
No, although your chips may not get as crispy. The oil also adds a little flavor. If you choose not to add oil, you may need to lower the oven temp to 275°F and increase the cooking time for a longer, low and slow cook. Essentially we want the oven to dehydrate the chips, so low and slow is the way to go.
If you want to, you can peel your sweet potato. I like to leave the skin. Sweet potato skin is not only edible but packed with nutrition. Leaving the skin adds flavor, texture, and a nice contrast of color!
More easy chip recipes
Making homemade sweet potato chips is a great way to enjoy the classic snack without all of the added ingredients and preservatives that can be found in store-bought versions. Plus, you get to control your own flavor and seasoning combinations. So next time you’re craving something salty and crunchy, turn on your oven and whip up a batch of these delicious oven-baked sweet potato chips! Try them with spicy mayo or avocado cream!
More sweet potato recipes
- Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Toast with Eggs
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Chicken and Sweet Potato Noodles
- Curried Sweet Potato Soup
- Roasted Diced Sweet Potatoes
- Sweet Potato Waffles
- Baked Sweet Potato Rounds
- Sweet Potato Pancakes
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Baked Sweet Potato Chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Prepare a baking sheet by fitting it with a large cooling rack.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the sweet potatoes into thin, even slices, no more than ⅛-inch thick. Transfer the sweet potato slices to a large bowl and toss with the oil and salt. Arrange in a single layer on the cooling rack (some slight overlap is ok).
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, flipping every ten minutes, or until curling and browning around the edges. Let cool completely on the cooling rack, then store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
I tried these today and love them! I didn’t slice them that evenly so I would use my mandolin next time.
Great healthy snack!
So glad you enjoyed the chips, Carolyn! A mandolin really does help get that even cook and crisp throughout the entire chip. You’ll have to let me know if you feel like there is a difference when you make them again.