I saw Giada deLaurentiis make beet and sweet potato chips on a recent episode. I didn't have any beets on hand, but I did have some sweet potatoes. I used an inexpensive mandoline to slice a sweet potato very thin. And it only takes the chips a couple of minutes to fry up.
Now the other thing Giada did with the chips was to season them with an herb & garlic flavored salt. Well, I didn't want rosemary on my sweet potato chips (not this time, anyway). What sounded good to me was a little chili powder-flavored salt. Oh - and how about some lime? And let me tell you... THAT was good! A little goes a long way. So, so good. A nice little snack or side to your burgers and sandwiches. Don't you love serendipity?
Sweet Potato Chips with Chili-Lime Salt
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/2 - 1 teaspoons chili powder
grated zest of 1 lime
1 sweet potato
Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350 F.
Mix the salt, chili powder, and lime zest well. Set aside.
Slice the sweet potato very thin. Fry a scant handful of chips at a time. (This makes sure that you don't lower the oil temperature too much at one time.) Fry about 2 minutes. Edges will curl up and chips will turn slightly golden (some will turn very golden!) Remove chips with a spider or large slotted spoon to a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt while still hot. Repeat with remaining chips.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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9 comments:
What a treat! I love making my own chips and frys too!
I am loving your chili lime salt idea!!!
dang these look fun, i have not had dinner yet...
oh these look awesome my hubby makes spicy potato slices like this
I love homemade chips, but I have never made them with sweet potatoes. What a great idea. I'd be happy with a basket of your sweet potato chips for dinner.
have a question about the beetroot chips, is the recipe for those the same? nice post btw!
I saw that same show and thought about what those beet chips would taste like....I like your idea of using sweet potatoes....They look delicious...thanks for the recipe..now if I can figure out how my fancy French mandoline works..
(I swear the French guy left out a crucial working part) I will try these......
Thanks, all!
Anu Karthik - the beetroot chips were the same, though they will need a minute or two more frying time.
These looks wonderful Lori!
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