Baked Sweet Potato Chips with Cilantro & Smoked Paprika

The secret to sweet potato chips is their high sugar content, which caramelizes for a crispy edge and creamy center. The trick is uniform slicing and spacing. Cilantro balances the earthy sweetness.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
  • Large bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ None

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two sheets with parchment.

Tip: Hot oven shocks the veggie into crisping.
2

Slice potatoes 1/8 inch thick (very thin).

Tip: Uniformity is key.
3

Toss with oil and spices in a bowl.

Tip: Oil conducts heat.
4

Arrange in single layer. Do not touch!

Tip: Touching = steaming.
5

Bake 10 mins, flip, bake 5-10 more until spotty brown.

Tip: Watch closely at the end.
6

Cool on pan 10 mins to harden.

Tip: They crisp up as they cool.
7

Top with fresh cilantro.

Recipe FAQ

Why soft?
Overcrowded pan trapped steam. Bake in single layers.
Burnt edges?
Too thin or uneven slices. Use a mandoline.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Sweet Potatoes (scrubbed)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika