How to Make Crispy Sweet Potato Chips

Crispy Sweet Potato Chips

Step 1: Prepare the sweet potatoes [00:13]

Peel the sweet potatoes. Optionally, you can leave the skin on if you scrub them well. Cut the sweet potatoes into two halves.

Step 2: Slice the potatoes [00:31]

Using a mandoline slicer with the guard attached, slice the potatoes into thin, uniform pieces. Rotate the potato as you slice to maintain even results.

Step 3: Remove starch [00:48]

Transfer the sliced potatoes to a bowl filled with water. Scrub them until the water becomes clear and no longer cloudy, which helps achieve a crispy texture.

Step 4: Dry the slices [01:05]

Spread the potato slices onto paper towels or a clean kitchen towel. Blot them dry to speed up the crisping process and ensure safe oil frying.

Step 5: Fry the chips [01:19]

Heat a pot with a good amount of oil. Test the temperature by dropping in a chip; if it sizzles, the oil is ready. Fry in batches for 7 to 10 minutes until golden brown, but avoid over-browning.

Step 6: Season and cool [01:46]

Remove the chips from the oil and immediately sprinkle with salt while they are still hot to ensure it sticks. Let them cool in a strainer before transferring to a tray to prevent them from becoming soggy.