Crispy Baked Homemade Sweet Potato Chips
Sneak Peek: Crispy Baked Homemade Sweet Potato Chips are thin slices of sweet potatoes coated with olive oil, then baked in the oven. Resistance is futile!
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My daughter-in-law gave my family the nickname, “the condiment family.” Now that I think about it, she might be right.
Do you have a refrigerator door full of condiments? If so, let’s talk.
We love to dip. Not the nasty kind of dip that rots out your lower lip. We’re talking about various condiments like mustard, ketchup, ranch dressing, sweet and sour sauce, salsa, etc.
What is a good dip for Sweet Potato Fries?
We love MayoChup. We also love it with French fries (and just about everything else, too). It’s sold in the same aisle as mayonnaise, steak sauce, etc.
Frozen sweet potato fries vs. crispy baked sweet potato chips:
Frozen sweet potato fries from the store are excellent and straightforward to prepare. But these chips are delicious if you would rather have half the calories for just a little more effort.
However, they do require attention in the oven, as some will cook more quickly than others due to slight irregularities in thickness. Perfection is overrated!
How to prepare homemade sweet potato slices:
See how thin those slices are? You need a mandolin to do this easily. The one pictured is older and still available, but I have and love the one linked to previously and recommend it.
If you don’t get the potatoes sliced thin enough, they won’t get crispy. Of course, you can try it with a sharp knife. A food processor with a thin slicing attachment would also work.
What Do You Serve with Crispy Sweet Potato Chips?
Chicken Salad or Ham Salad is particularly tasty when served on top of sweet potato chips.
FAQ Homemade Baked Sweet Potato Fries
No. If you peel and slice the sweet potatoes ahead of time, cover them with water to prevent discoloration. Drain well and dry the chips before spraying them with oil and putting them into the oven.
The key to crispy baked sweet potato slices is to slice them very thin.
Slice them very thin, spray them with oil, and eat them while they are hot.
Are you a bread baker? Try these Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls. Do you also have some white potatoes in the pantry? Look up this recipe for Sweet and White Mashed Potato Swirl. Do you like to cook fancy? Don’t miss these Spicy Pecan-Crusted Sweet Potato Balls–they’re perfect for Thanksgiving.
If you have questions or suggestions, email me privately for a quick answer: Paula at saladinajar.com. Hope to see you again soon!
Crispy Baked Homemade Sweet Potato Chips
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato - 5 inches long
- 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or use a silicone baking sheet (my choice) or parchment paper. Slice the sweet potatoes into very thin slices.
- In a large bowl, toss potato slices with oil and salt to coat lightly. Lay the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Turn over each chip and bake for 5 minutes more or until chips are crisp. Watch carefully at the end so they don’t burn.
Paula Rhodes, author
I’m a retired home economist, wife, mother, grandmother, and creator of Saladinajar.com. I believe you don’t have to be a chef to find joy in creating homemade food worth sharing. Here you’ll find time-saving tips, troubleshooting advice, and confidence-inspiring recipes to make life in the kitchen more fun, appetizing, and satisfying.