Can you believe that it is already the middle of July? I am sitting here scratching my head, wondering where the time has disappeared to? Before you know it, summer will be over, the kids will be back in school, and I will be posting pumpkin recipes. Yikes…I’m not ready. The last thing that I want to see is snow…ever again!!
Okay, enough of that. How about some Sweet Potato Chips? These chips are perfect anytime of year, and they are even healthy. I actually made these chips back in April for the Clean Eating Challenge, and then completely forgot about them.
These yummy chips are paleo, vegan, and clean eating friendly. You can’t ask for more than that. Oh wait, they super easy to make and are ready in minutes!
Start by slicing your sweet potatoes as thinly as possible. If you own a mandolin, now is the time to pull it out and use it. You want your chips to be the same thickness so they cook evenly…..
I have this bizarre habit of peeling every potato that ends up in my hands. They do not need to be peeled if your prefer to leave the skin on. 😉 Toss the sliced potatoes with olive oil in a large bowl…..
Spread out the potato slices on a parchment paper lined plate so they are just barely touching…..
Cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Each microwave is different, so keep an eye on the first batch to see how they cook. Remove from the microwave and sprinkle with sea salt. Set them aside and allow to cool completely and become crunchy…..
Continue cooking in batches until you use up all of the slices. Store in a sealed container, or zipper top bag.
Do not bother straining to see the grains of salt on my chips, there isn’t much to see. 😉 I am not a huge fan of salt, so I barely use any! These chips are slightly sweet, a little bit salty, and nice and crunchy. Some of the
chips may be darker than others, I am guessing that is perfectly normal. I didn’t die after eating them, so I’m sure it’s fine, LOL
Have you tried Sweet Potato Chips before? What flavors have you tried, I’m dying try some fun flavors for fall. 😉
Enjoy!
Sweet Potato Chips
Print recipe | Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 2 minutes |
| Cook time | 3 minutes |
| Total time | 5 minutes |
| Meal type | Snack |
Ingredients
- 2 Medium sweet potatoes (peeled or not, your choice)
- 1 Tablespoon olive or safflower oil
- sea salt
Directions
| Slice sweet potato as thin as possible. Use a mandolin if you have one to make them consistent. | |
| In a large bowl, toss potato slices with oil. | |
| Place on a parchment paper covered plate and microwave on HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes. | |
| Sprinkle with sea salt and set aside to dry completely. | |
Note
Each microwave cooks differently, so keep an eye on them until you know how they will cook.
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
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Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
July 16, 2014 at 1:47 amPerfect (healthy!) snack idea, Lisa!! I peel all of my potatoes too – so no judgement here! LOL And … I’m not a big fan of salt either!! Pinning and sharing on FB!!
Julie says
July 16, 2014 at 6:01 amWe are just getting ready to start a 30 day clean eating plan and these are going to be a great snack! Thanks!
Amy | Club Narwhal says
July 16, 2014 at 10:21 amLisa, these chips sound amazing! I’m always looking for new ways to make sweet potatoes and putting them in chip form sounds like a win-win situation 🙂 Also, how are we already over halfway done with 2014? Crazy!
Tanya Schroeder says
July 16, 2014 at 4:08 pmWhat??/ You made these beauties in the microwave? I had no idea. These are so perfect Lisa. They’d certainly make me feel less guilty about snacking!
marcie says
July 16, 2014 at 4:18 pmYou made these in the microwave? Brilliant! I’ve tried making them in the oven and they just weren’t right. I need to try this!
Carole says
July 16, 2014 at 5:08 pmHi Lisa, just stopped by to let you know you’ve been featured today over at Carole’s Chatter. Cheers
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
July 16, 2014 at 9:12 pmI’m such a fan of sweet potato fries…now that I know I can make these in the microwave, watch out!!!
Lisa Johnson says
July 17, 2014 at 11:32 pmIsn’t that crazy! I saw someone do it with potato chips, so I figured it was worth a shot. 🙂
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
July 16, 2014 at 9:37 pmShhhh no ‘S’ word yet!!! Love the chips Lisa!!
Lisa Johnson says
July 17, 2014 at 11:31 pmHaha, I wondered if you would catch that. 😉 I can’t believe how fast this year is going, and it does feel like fall outside!!
Cindy Eikenberg says
July 17, 2014 at 5:36 amLisa, I have to admit a major weakness for potato chips – these look amazing and I have to try them! Pinned!
Lisa Johnson says
July 17, 2014 at 11:30 pmThank you Cindy – at least these are healthier! 😉
Andi says
July 18, 2014 at 5:25 pmI freaking LOVE sweet potato anything. (Phil and I both love your SP fries.) I don’t have a mandolin. If I did, it would probably be the instrument kind and my daughter would kill me for trying to run potatoes through it. 😉
But I have a new cuisinart…perhaps it has an attachment….I must investigate…Yum…
-andi
Kelly says
July 24, 2014 at 6:51 pmOh. My. Word. I about died when I saw these were microwaved! I live in the PNW, where A/C doesn’t come standard in homes, so during the summer I avoid my oven like the plague! Microwave to the rescue! Thanks for sharing. I love sweet potatoes! Can’t wait to try these. Pinning!
Shanice says
July 25, 2014 at 11:42 amI am soo trying this! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.