I had a productive business conference last week. I networked with some important people and was able to put faces with names that I had only seen on my emails. But, the most important part of my trip was, of course, the food. I only stayed one night, so my options were small. I did discover one thing I didn't like and one that I did.
For dinner, I ordered a Blue Cheese Burger with Sweet Potato Chips. As much as I like Blue Cheese as a dressing, a slice melted upon my burger was not as tasty as I had hoped it would be. The Sweet Potato Chips were just the opposite. I wasn't going to order them at first and just opt for the French Fries, but the ladies I was with said they were wonderful. I ordered them and they were right. These were fried, but once I got home and did a little research, I found that they can be baked and you can sprinkle them with a variety of spices, herbs, or toppings each giving a different taste.
I think the best thing is that the baked Sweet Potato chips are so much more healthy than the greasy potato chips that I love to munch on while watching television. Now, I can be a different kind of "couch potato" by enjoying a healthier version.
Below, I have put both a fried recipe and a baked recipe, depending on your preference.
Enjoy,
Carol
Sweet Potato Chips
2 medium size sweet potatoes
Wash and slice pototes into thin slices, usually about 1/8 inch. The thinner you slice them, the crisper they can be.
Baked:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, or parchment paper works fine, too. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Lay potato slices on the cookie sheet and spray again with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for about 15-30 minutes, no need to turn the chips over. Since oven temperatures vary, check often to keep them from burning. When done, remove from oven and sprinkle with toppings, if desired.
Fried:
These can be fried in a deep fryer or in a skillet on the stove. The oil should be around 350 degree and clean oil should be used. Place the potato slices carefully in the hot oil. Fry until a golden brown, usually 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel. While chips are still warm, sprinkle with any of the toppings below, or one of your own choosing.
There are a variety of toppings that people have told that they like. The chips that I had at the restaurant didn't have any toppings on it and they were great.
Toppings:
powdered sugar
salt
garlic
cinnamon
cajun spices
paprika
granulated sugar
brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg mixture
2 medium size sweet potatoes
Wash and slice pototes into thin slices, usually about 1/8 inch. The thinner you slice them, the crisper they can be.
Baked:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, or parchment paper works fine, too. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Lay potato slices on the cookie sheet and spray again with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for about 15-30 minutes, no need to turn the chips over. Since oven temperatures vary, check often to keep them from burning. When done, remove from oven and sprinkle with toppings, if desired.
Fried:
These can be fried in a deep fryer or in a skillet on the stove. The oil should be around 350 degree and clean oil should be used. Place the potato slices carefully in the hot oil. Fry until a golden brown, usually 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel. While chips are still warm, sprinkle with any of the toppings below, or one of your own choosing.
There are a variety of toppings that people have told that they like. The chips that I had at the restaurant didn't have any toppings on it and they were great.
Toppings:
powdered sugar
salt
garlic
cinnamon
cajun spices
paprika
granulated sugar
brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg mixture
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