13 Tasty Potato Chip Alternatives
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If you’re looking to switch up your usual potato chip snack, we have the perfect list for you!
These potato chip substitutes will give you that salty and crisp indulgence but with a healthier twist.
I used to be quite the snacker! I even wrote an ebook full of gluten free snacks. I understand having those salty cravings and wanting a healthy alternative to chips that’s better than the potato chips you buy at the grocery store that are cooked in bad oils.
Whether you’re looking for healthier choices, unique flavors, or just something different to satisfy your snack cravings, this list of what to eat instead of chips has got you covered.
From crispy kale chips to roasted chickpeas, these healthy potato chip alternatives are filled with exciting recipes that are calling your name!
I also have some amazing homemade chip seasoning (you can use it on popcorn too) you can make to change up the flavor of these snacks!
- Dairy Free Nacho Cheese Seasoning
- Dairy Free Ranch Seasoning
- Chip BBQ Seasoning
- All Dressed Seasoning
You can find all of my food substitution ideas here.
13 Healthy Potato Chip Substitutes
These potato chip substitutes will give you that salty and crisp indulgence but with a healthier twist.
Cheesy Roasted Broad Beans
Coated in delicious spices, these roasted beans make for a crowd-pleasing non potato chip cheesy snack you can serve during parties or enjoy for movie nights! They are easy to make, protein-packed, and seriously crowd-pleasing.
Keto Pizza Chips (2 ingredients!)
A savory pepperoni chip with crispy cheese that hits all of the notes! Whether you're craving pizza or chips these chips hit the spot. If I had to pick the best substitute for potato chips it would be a toss between these and kale chips.
Low Carb Doritos
These low carb doritos are made with almond flour & flax seed and a few spices. They are the original viral low carb dorito recipe. They are crispy chips that are easy to dip into guacamole.
Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
These boiled peanuts are the perfect salty snack for when you have the munchies! They’re easy to make in the Instant Pot and are a delicious potato chip substitute that can be served warm or cold.
Air Fryer Chickpeas
Make a quick snack using just a few ingredients and have it ready in just 20 minutes. This snack is always a huge hit at parties and movie nights. Roasted chickpeas are healthy alternatives to potato chips that satisfy those crunchy and salty cravings.
Crispy Baked Vegetable Chips
Make these baked vegetable chips for a fun and healthy replacement for chips! This easy recipe is customizable, flavorful, and perfect for your favorite dipping sauces.
Plantain Chips
Try my baking method and you’ll end up with perfectly crisp baked plantain chips. Includes directions for how to make them using a deep fryer and an air fryer. I enjoy plantain chips as a healthy substitute for chips. Plus if you make them at home you can season them with chip seasoning or add a little spice!
Parsnip Chips
Parsnip chips are a fun way to eat parsnips! You'll be shocked at how good these chips are!
Sweet Potato Skins and Homemade Aioli
This recipe is a fun way to turn scraps into a snackable chip! Season them with your favorite chip seasoning or just salt. They're crispy, salty, and satisfying!
Sweet Potato Chips
Crispy, delicious homemade sweet potato chips that are deep-fried in healthy oil. Directions are given for baking them and air frying them.
Kale Chips
These kale chips are ready in 15 minutes. They are oven-baked, crispy, crunchy, and salty!
Curly Fries
Homemade crispy curly fries make a great snack or at least when I was in university they did! They’re easy to make and bake in the oven.
All Dressed Kale Chips
This healthy chip recipe takes kale chips to the next level! All dressed kale chips taste just like the real deal but are a low carb, paleo, keto option for snacking. This recipe bakes the kale chips in the oven for 15 minutes.
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Carol Lovett is the founder of Ditch the Wheat and a Globe and Mail bestselling author of the cookbook, Ditch the Wheat. She has been eating gluten free since 2010. She loves all things food, natural living, and spiritual. She's also a reiki master and crystal healer.
Gluten Free Resources
Do you need help with gluten free meals?
I recommend this meal-planning app. It makes cooking gluten free dinners extremely easy and family-friendly.
What gluten free snacks can I eat?
Lots! I have a ton of practical gluten free snack recipes in my cookbook.
How can I eat dessert on a gluten free diet?
You can 100% eat dessert while eating gluten free. Try my dessert cookbook for easy gluten free dessert recipes.
How do I know what is gluten free and what isn’t?
I have a whole section is it gluten free?
How do I make substitutions?
If you need substitution advice I created a ton of resources here.