Baked Sweet Potato Chips: A Delicious and Healthy Gluten-Free Snack

Baked Sweet Potato Chips: A Delicious and Healthy Gluten-Free Snack

 

Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Do you feel like having a little snack that’s delicious and gluten-free and also satisfies your craving for something crunchy and full of flavor? Then, you need look no further than Baked Sweet Potato Chips! These chips are easy to make, and even better, they are healthier than any fried snacks you have ever come across. These crunchy chips are very attractive and perfect for anyone on a gluten-free diet; in this case, for instance, in the US, the UK, Canada, Europe, and so on.

It does not matter whether you are having a party, want something for the kids to munch, or simply want to eat something delicious while watching some movies; these Baked Sweet Potato Chips will soon turn out to be a favorite snacking option in your home. So, let's turn to ingredients, preparation method, serving recommendations, and nutrient content so that these crispy delights can be made in a blink of an eye.


 Why do you prefer baked sweet potato chips instead? 

Without screwing the head any further, let’s get down to the reasons why we are sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are also gluten-free and also contain lots of vitamins A, C, and B6, plenty of fiber, and antioxidants. They also taste sweet, and so they complement other sweeteners very well. Thus, they are very versatile. Further, one of the options for preparing these is to not deep fry but bake the sweet potatoes, which reduces the oil and hence calories content, making it an absolutely guilt-free snack. 

 Ingredients 

Here comes the list of items required to prepare these scrumptious gluten-free Baked Sweet Potato Chips recipes:

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 Regarding the Chips: 

·         2 large sweet potatoes (preferably organic).

·         2 tablespoons olive oil (or any preferred oil like avocado oil or coconut oil).

·         Sea salt—1 tsp (optional).

·         Black pepper—½ tsp (if desired).

·         Smoked Paprika—1 tsp (optional usage as a flavor enhancer).

·         Garlic powder—1 tsp (used for seasoning purposes when required).

·         Garnishing Fresh Herbs (optional; rosemary or thyme can work well). 

 For Baking Sauce (If Necessary):

·         Greek yogurt ¼ cup (or use a nondairy alternative).

·         One spoon of lemon juice.

·         Minced garlic, 1 clove.

·         1 fresh head of dill chop.

·         Salt and pepper as needed

 More Wording Options Seasoning Additional Blend:

Sweet variation: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and one tablespoon of honey for those who want some sweeter chips.

Fiery variation: For the lovers of fire, ½ teaspoon of cayenne peppers or chili powder will do. 

 DIRECTION 

 

 Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

  1. Preheat the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Centigrade). Proceed to prepare two baking sheets by lining them up with parchment paper to prevent sticking of chips.
  2. Wash and cut the sweet potatoes. On the other hand, you might want to leave the skin on, in which case make sure the potatoes are well scrubbed to remove all sand.
  3. The sweet potatoes are cut into thin round slices with the aid of a sharp knife or a mandolin slicer. The chips should be about ⅛ of an inch for the crispiest of crisps; the thinner the better! Crispy chips are made from thinner slices! 

 Step 2: Season the Sweet Potato Slices

  1. In a spacious bowl, pour in the olive oil, sea salt, and pepper along with any additional spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, and others) that you plan to use in this procedure.
  2. Also, remember to add the sliced sweet potatoes into this bowl so that they can be tossed around and each piece gets coated in the oil and the seasoning blend. Add too much oil in it, and the chips will not be soggy, but they will not be crisp as they are supposed to.

 

 Step 3: Arrange and Bake

  1. Place the sweet potato sliced on the jamboree woody greased bakes in a single layer without overlapping. All the pieces are to be placed in a single layer without any overlapping, as they do not become crispy if all are laid on top of each other.
  2. Bake in a preheated oven after 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, open the oven and take out the trays and turn each and every piece over. Return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, keeping a very close eye on them. Note: They all have different baking durations according to the thickness of the slices and your oven, so keep checking to avoid burning.
  3. After all that, when the edges of the chips have gotten all tasty, crunchy, and brownish in color, you can now remove them from the oven.

Allow cooling for 5-10 minutes on the khaki-toned baking paper in order to enhance the crispiness. 

 Step 4: Prepare the Dipping Sauce (Optional)

  1. However, the dip may not be required at all since the crisps can be eaten so quickly, but should this problem arise and there is a need for one, the solution has a potent fast component. I took a small dish, added the Greek yogurt, followed by lemon juice, garlic, chopped dill, salt, and pepper, and mixed it. Then put it aside. 

 Step 5: Serve

  1. Once all the chips have cooled down and firmed to the crunchiness you would like, bring them to a serving tray. If you want, you can take the presentation a notch higher and sprinkle some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme. 

 Preparation of Serving 

This is a great recipe for baked sweet potato fries, which yield approximately 4 servings. The best experience is had when enjoyed straight from the oven; otherwise, they will last in an airtight container for two days max. 

These chips may be served with the optional dipping sauce or other suitable dips, such as guacamole or hummus, and eaten plain. Dishes like burgers, sandwiches, salads, and the like may also come with these chips as a gluten-free side. 

 Nutrition facts (per serving):

·         Calories: Approx. 180

·         Protein: 2g

·         Carbohydrates: 30g

·         Fat: 7g

·         Fiber: 4g

·         Sugar: 6g 

 What causes these gluten-free baked sweet potato chips to be in high demand? 

  1. Light and Fluffy Most importantly, high temperatures are used to cook the sweet potatoes in a way that the outer surface is crispy while the inner parts are moist and creamy. These are chips that no one wants when they are wet and sagging!
  2. Healthier Option For baked chips like these, there is nearly no fat or calories added because they are not fried, as traditional potato chips are making them less harmful.
  3. Have it The Now Way Again Without Gluten For this reason, this snack, which is primarily made of sweet potatoes and which is gluten-free, can be eaten worry-free even by people with gluten allergies or celiac disease.

4 Tastes that you can Search for There are many spices and herbs that can be dusted on the chips as per one’s choice. You can go with garlic & paprika for a savory option or go with sweet cinnamon & honey; it’s completely up to you! 

  1. Serving every age at any time: Whether it is a game day with snacks, a chips option while having friends, or just the family. These chips are enjoyed by all age groups of the family, especially kids and adults as well. 
  1. Easy Instructions: This particular recipe includes very few elements and does not call for extensive preparation, so it is quite easy and stress-free. Other than an oven and sharp knife (or slicer), there is no need for any sophisticated gadgets. 

 Tips for Success 

Utilize a Mandolin: A mandolin slicer helps to make accurate slicing of vegetables into thin slices and, most importantly, the uniformity of the slices, which is very important in the baking of all the chips that will turn out crispy.

Avoid Pan Overcrowding: Arrange the sweet potato slices in one layer without placing pieces side by side. They are prone to steaming if packed and unable to bake properly, which results in soggy chips.

Supervise Closely: Each oven has its own properties, and sweet potatoes can be crisped to perfection and burned within seconds. For this reason, basal monitoring of the baking specifically towards the end and at the chips is necessary to prevent the chances of messy chipping.

Do Not Serve Right Away: To achieve the desired outcome in physical attributes, particularly in firmness for the chips, do not serve the chips immediately after removing them from the baking pan. It is better to wait for some time, approximately 5 to 10 minutes after they have been left on the baking sheet for cooling. 

 Conclusion

These baked sweet potato chips would definitely have high consumer traffic as they provide a gluten-free option even to the children. When one feels like having healthy snacks and is bored by the typical bagged chips available or simply wishes to make better use of sweet potatoes, such a recipe is fantastic and should be experimented with for flavor, experience, and even health. And of course, with the large variety of spices that can be used, these chips will never go out of fashion.

And if you are able to find any seasonings in the house and you live in the US, UK, Canada, Europe, or any other place on this planet, these chips will be loved by your entire family. Hence, go on, give it a shot; this time we will not warn you about how lit these chips will be!

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Enjoy your healthy snacking with these crispy baked sweet potato chips!

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