Microwave sweet potato chips

Name: Microwave sweet potato chips
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 sweet potato; salt (to taste); extra virgin olive oil (a splash); Provencal herbs (optional)

Appetizer

Very Easy

27 min

101 Kcal

Are you tired of the usual potato chips, store-bought crackers, and pâté on toast at snack time? It's time for a change! Here's a nutritious and delicious alternative: sweet potato chips. This healthy snack is not only easy to prepare, but it's also perfect for satisfying those sudden cravings without having to worry too much about counting calories. Imagine enjoying these crispy sweet potato chips, with their vibrant color and addictive flavor, in just a few minutes, thanks to your microwave. Forget about processed snacks and give them a try today.

Ingredients

1 sweet potato
salt (to taste)
extra virgin olive oil (a splash)
Provencal herbs (optional)

Materials

Parchment paper
Mandoline (or a sharp knife or a food processor with a slicing attachment)
Baking paper

Preparation

Preparation5 min

Waiting time2 min

Cook time20 min

Peel and cut the sweet potato into very thin slices using a mandolin or a food processor.
Put the sweet potato slices in a bowl and add a drizzle of oil, salt and the Provencal herbs (the latter are optional). Stir well with your hands so that all the slices are well coated.
Arrange the sweet potato slices on a sheet of baking paper on a shallow plate. Make sure the slices are not overlapping.
Cook in the microwave at full power (800 W) for about 5–8 minutes, until the slices are firm. Open the microwave door from time to time to let the steam escape, which will help the chips crisp up.
Finally, remove the chips from the microwave and let them cool completely before serving. That's it!

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Observations

How can I vary the flavor of sweet potato chips?
Feel free to customize your sweet potato chips by adding different spices: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, freshly ground black pepper, curry, ras el hanout—there are plenty of options!

Another option is to vary the type of oil used to coat them. Instead of olive oil, you can use sesame oil or a flavored oil, such as basil or truffle oil.

What if I don't have a microwave?
You can make this healthy snack in the oven. The procedure is the same, but you'll simply need to cook the chips in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes (the time may vary depending on the oven).

How long can I keep these sweet potato chips?
We recommend eating them as soon as they are cooked and have cooled. These chips absorb moisture easily, and although they may still taste fine, they lose their characteristic crunch.

Extra tips:
* Remember to let the chips cool completely before eating them. This step is very important to make sure they turn out really crispy.

* Cooking time is approximate. It will depend on how thickly you cut the slices (make sure they are very thin) and on the power of your microwave. If you think your chips need a little more time, take them out, turn them over, and cook them for a few more minutes.

* If you prefer, you can spray the oil onto the sweet potato slices or apply it with a kitchen brush. Remember to coat both sides.