Microwaved Sweet Potato Chips

Check out this healthy chip alternative! These sweet potato chips are baked with just a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt, which means a significantly lower fat and sodium intake compared the traditional chip. Plus, you receive the added boost of vitamins from this incredibly flavorful root vegetable. Did we forget to mention, they can be made in the microwave? Which means your sweet potato chips will be ready in moments.

Simple Sweet Potato Chips

Adapted from: By Stephanie Lynn
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes

Photo from By Stephanie Lynn

Ingredients:

• 1 large sweet potato
• Cooking spray
• A dash of salt
• A dash of pepper

*WIC approved items

Directions:

1. Wash the sweet potatoes.
2. Slice the potatoes into equal sized slices.
3. 3. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top of the removable microwave turntable plate. I like to give the parchment paper edges a little trim so it does not jumble up when the plate spins.
4. 4. Lay the sweet potato slices on the parchment paper, spray them lightly with the cooking spray, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper, if desired. 
5. 5. Microwave for 4 - 5 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave and the thickness of the slices. Try four minutes first, then check on them.The edges will start to curl and the sweet potato will turn a significantly darker color. They do burn quickly - so if they need that extra minute - keep an eye on them. 
6. Once done let cool for at least 30 seconds - this will allow them to crisp up.