Crispy Root Vegetable Chips Recipes

CRISPY ROOT VEGETABLE CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). If your oven has a convection setting, use it and adjust the temperature accordingly. Line three baking pans with parchment.
• Wash the root vegetables. Leave the skin on or peel at your discretion. I leave the skin on for white potatoes but peel sweet potatoes. Slice the vegetable as thinly as you can. It's more important to be uniform than thin so that the chips cook evenly. Aim for 1/16-inch thick but do not cut thicker than 1/8-inch.*
• Place the slices on paper towel, blot dry. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheets** Different vegetables cook at different rates, so if you are mixing vegetables, put 1 vegetable per pan.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, spices and salt. Brush on the chips with a pastry brush. Flip the vegetables over and brush the oil on the other side.
• Bake for 10 minutes for 1/16-inch slices or 15 minutes for thicker. Remove the baking sheets from the oven, flip the chips over, and return the chips to a different rack for even cooking. Continue baking the chips anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes, depending on how thick the chips are and what vegetable you're roasting. The chips are ready when they are golden and the edges curl or ruffle. (Keep an eye on the smaller chips as they cook faster.)
• Transfer the chips to a layer of paper towel to cool. Eat as is, or dip in your favourite chip dip.
• Once cooled, chips can be stored in a resealable bag, with the air squeezed out.

AIR FRYER VEGGIE CHIP MEDLEY

Steps:

• Thinly slice both potatoes on a mandoline, about 1/16 inch thick. Transfer to a medium bowl and run under cold water until almost all the white starch comes off and the water runs clear. Dry well between a few paper towels. Dry the bowl as well.
• Return the dry potatoes back to the bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until evenly coated.
• Preheat a 3.5-quart air fryer to 320 degrees F. Shingle the potatoes in the bottom of the basket; it's okay if there are two layers. Cook until the potatoes are golden around the edges and crisp, tossing every 5 minutes with tongs so they're evenly cooked, 20 to 25 minutes. If you notice a few slices are finished cooking and completely crisp before others, remove to a bowl and continue air frying the remaining pieces.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice both beets on the mandoline, about 1/16 inch thick. Transfer to another medium bowl and toss with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper until evenly coated.
• Return the air fryer to 320 degrees F. Shingle the beets in the bottom of the basket; it's okay if there are two layers. Cook until the beets are darkened around the edges and crisp, tossing every 5 minutes so they're evenly cooked, about 30 minutes. If you notice a few slices are finished cooking and completely crisp before others, remove to a bowl and continue air frying the remaining pieces.
• Combine the beet chips and potato chips in a large bowl, season with a pinch of salt and toss to combine. Serve immediately or let cool and store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

BAKED VEGGIE CHIPS

Steps:

• Peel vegetables and cut into 1/8-inch slices. Place in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil. Combine the remaining ingredients; sprinkle over vegetables and toss to coat., Arrange in a single layer on racks in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.

CRISPY BAKED POTATO CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Use a mandoline to cut potatoes into ⅛-inch thick slices. (It can help to lay your slices out on paper towels and pat dry before seasoning and baking to remove excess moisture. This will allow them to cook faster and make them crispier!)
• Arrange slices on a wire baking rack (if you have one) on top of a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Spray slices with cooking spray and season to taste. If desired, flip slices to spray and season on the other side.
• Bake 12-20 minutes*, flipping your slices halfway if not using a baking rack.
• *Cook time may vary! It will depend on your oven, the thickness of your slices, and the moisture/starchiness of your potatoes. When ready, potato slices will be curling around the edges and starting to brown. Don't be afraid of letting them brown a bit if you want truly crispy baked potato chips!
• Sprinkle with salt when out of the oven if desired.
• Allow to cool, serve, and enjoy!
• Yields 1 serving