Homemade sweet potato chips: A tasty and healthy alternative
Do you sometimes buy chips at the store? Well, you probably know that they’re not the best snack choice. However, we fully understand the temptation. In such moments, you can act in two ways: either fight the temptation or give in to it. If you choose the latter, do so with a recipe for homemade sweet potato chips.
3:42 AM EDT, June 5, 2024
Chips are generally very unhealthy. Is that obvious? Good! The fact that we all realize this shows that nutritional awareness is heading in the right direction. The question is: do we know why chips are so bad for the body? There are many reasons: a lot of salt, trans fats, high-calorie count, and another important aspect. It’s hard to control oneself when eating chips, and we often overeat them.
Today, we want to propose a solution that you might like. Sweet potato chips are just as good as regular ones, and by making them at home, we can be sure there’s not too much salt, not to mention other chemicals. You can enjoy these chips without feeling guilty. And that’s a big plus, right?
Another aspect worth mentioning is the presence of various healthy elements in sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes contain a lot of calcium, sodium, and beta-carotene, which help lower blood pressure and regulate blood sugar levels. They are also rich in dietary fiber, so you can make not only tasty but also filling snacks from them—for example, chips!
sweet potato chips
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper
- Paprika
- Ground ginger
Preparation method:
- Peel, wash, and dry the sweet potatoes. Use a mandoline to slice them thinly.
- Transfer the potatoes to a bowl. Add some olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and ginger. This is our favorite seasoning mix for sweet potato chips, but you can choose your own.
- Place the prepared slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put them in a preheated oven at 392°F (200°C). Bake for about 20 minutes. They should be dry and aesthetically browned. Enjoy!
