Sweet Potato Chips (Ready in 10 Minutes!)

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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.

Sweet potato chips were the first “real” chip I made when I switched to a gluten free lifestyle.

It never occurred to me before how easy it is to prepare a quick snack like this at home.

Have fun with it and experiment with different flavors.

You can also try my Low Carb Doritos, Plantain Chips, Cassava Chips, Curly Fries, and Parsnip Chips.

I  like using these homemade sweet potato chips to make sweet potato nachos.

Sweet Potato Chips Tools

For this homemade sweet potato chips recipe you will need:

• Deep fryer or 1 large pot
• Thermometer
• Slotted spoon
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Mandoline slicer
• Paper towel
• Airtight storage container for leftovers

Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients

• a sweet potato
• preferred frying fat (coconut oil, beef tallow, duck fat, etc.)
• Sea salt or seasoning of your choice

How to Make Sweet Potato Chips

Preheat the oil in your deep fryer to 375°F. 

Use a mandoline slicer, set on the thinnest setting, and slice the sweet potato.

Place the sweet potato slices in the fryer basket. Only fill the basket halfway to ensure even cooking. Carefully lower the basket into the hot oil. 

Fry for 5–10 minutes or to light golden color. until both sides are crisp. 

Remove the chips from the oil and place them on a paper towel. Repeat step 3 with all the parsnip slices. Sprinkle with sea salt or preferred seasoning. Consume right away or store in an airtight container.

Note: Consider using a glove like this to protect your hand from cuts when using a mandolin slicer.

How can I bake sweet potato chips?

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the sweet potato slices in a mixing bowl. Add the coconut oil and mix until the slices are coated.

Arrange the slices on the baking sheet in one layer. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, until the edges are brown. Chips in the middle might require more baking time.

Air fryer sweet potato chips

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F and add the sweet potato slices to the basket (add only half if your basket is small).

Cook for 5 minutes, then check the basket and shake, continue cooking for 5-minute intervals, until they are crispy.

Storing homemade sweet potato chips

They won’t last long because they are delicious! If you have leftovers store them in the fridge in an airtight container for no more than 5 days.

More Easy Snack Ideas

If you love snacks as much as I do, try out the easy snack recipes below.

• Lemon Bliss Balls
• Pumpkin Protein Balls
• Pecan Pie Larabars
• Brownie Batter Chia Pudding
• Paleo Almond Butter Cookies
• Plantain Chips
• Campfire Banana Boats
• Parsnip Chips
• Lemon Coconut Macaroons
• Paleo Strawberry Breakfast Cookies
• Nut Free Granola

If you love snacks here are more Paleo desserts and Paleo snacks!

You can season your chips with my BBQ Seasoning, Nacho Cheese Seasoning, All Dressed Seasoning, or Ranch Seasoning.

Sweet Potato Chips Recipe

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