Description
These Parmesan Sweet Potato Chips are a deliciously crispy and flavorful appetizer, combining the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with the salty, savory notes of Parmesan cheese and garlic. Baked to perfection, they make a perfect healthy snack or a side dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Chips
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to ensure it is hot enough for baking the chips to a crispy finish.
- Prep Sweet Potatoes: Peel the sweet potato and slice it into thin, even rounds to help them bake evenly and become crispy.
- Coat with Olive Oil: Place the sweet potato slices in a large bowl and toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to lightly coat each piece, which helps with crisping and flavor.
- Season and Add Cheese: Sprinkle the slices with salt, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss thoroughly to make sure each slice is evenly coated with the seasoning and cheese for maximum flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Spread the coated sweet potato slices out in a single layer on a greased baking sheet, making sure they don’t overlap to allow even baking.
- Bake the Chips: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Check halfway and flip if desired to promote even browning. Bake until the chips are lightly browned and crispy.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from the oven and, if desired, sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese over the chips for an extra burst of flavor. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, slice sweet potatoes as thinly as possible; using a mandoline slicer helps.
- If chips aren’t crisp enough, bake a few minutes longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Try experimenting with other seasonings like smoked paprika or cayenne for different flavor profiles.
- These chips are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a dairy-free alternative, omit Parmesan cheese or substitute with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (half of recipe)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
