These baked sweet potato chips are crispy, addictive, and so much healthier than store-bought. Made with just sweet potatoes, olive oil, and your favorite seasonings, they come out of the oven golden and crunchy. Paired with fresh homemade guacamole, they're the ultimate snack.
Do you ever have a craving for potato chips but want something a little bit healthier? Well, there are those root veggie chips in the store, but they are a bit expensive for my price range.
I love making my own baked sweet potato chips. While white potatoes are full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are lower in calories and carbs and also contain more Vitamin A and Vitamin C than white spuds. Plus, these are baked not fried, yet still deliciously crispy.
You'll want to eat them fresh out of the oven to stay crispy though, so only make as many as you need at a time. But if you're like me, you'll have no problem scarfing down way too many to ensure there are none left.
First, you'll need a mandolin. This magically useful kitchen tool (shown below) makes slicing vegetables consistently at any width a breeze. You could always slice by hand, but I personally find it hard to cut the slices thin enough to get crispy or all the same width so they cook evenly.
Prep 10 min, Cook 10 min, Total 20 min, Serves 2-4.
Sweet Potato Chips Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- seasonings to taste - salt, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder
Guacamole Ingredients
- two ripe avocados
- half of red or white onion, diced
- half jalapeno
- 1 lime
- 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
- seasonings to taste - salt, paprika, chili powder
How to Make Baked Sweet Potato Chips
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line one or two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice sweet potatoes paper-thin using a mandolin — about 1/16 inch thick.
- Arrange slices in a single layer on the baking sheets. Do not overlap — overlapping chips steam instead of crisping.
- Drizzle lightly with Healthy Harvest extra virgin olive oil and toss gently to coat both sides.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and your choice of seasonings (see ideas below).
- Bake for 5-10 minutes, keeping a very close eye on them. They can go from done to burned quickly. Edges will crisp first — remove any chips that brown early and let the rest continue.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. They'll crisp up further as they cool.
How to Make Fresh Guacamole
- Halve and pit the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork to your desired texture (chunky or smooth).
- Add minced garlic, diced onion, and diced jalapeño.
- Squeeze in the juice of one lime.
- Season with salt, paprika, and chili powder to taste.
- Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust lime, salt, and heat.
- Drizzle the finished guac with our lemon olive oi — it replaces the lime and adds a silky finish.
Seasoning Ideas
The beauty of homemade chips is you can season them however you like:
- Classic: Sea salt and cracked black pepper
- Smoky BBQ: Smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and a pinch of brown sugar
- Spicy: Chili powder, cayenne, and lime zest
- Cinnamon Sugar: Cinnamon with a light dusting of coconut sugar — surprisingly addictive
- Ranch: Dried dill, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried parsley
For extra depth in the guac, mash the avocado with a spoon of our garlic-infused olive oil.
Are Sweet Potato Chips Healthy?
Compared to store-bought potato chips, homemade baked sweet potato chips are a much better option:
- Baked, not fried — significantly less fat than traditional chips.
- Sweet potatoes are nutrient-dense. They're rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
- Lower glycemic index than white potatoes, which means a more gradual impact on blood sugar.
- When baked with olive oil, you're getting heart-healthy monounsaturated fats instead of the refined vegetable oils used in commercial chips.
They're still a starchy carb, so portions matter — but as a snack, they're a big upgrade over anything from a bag. For more on the benefits of cooking with olive oil, check out our article on whether you can fry with olive oil.