Baked sweet potato crisps with spicy dip

Forget bagged crisps! Due to the high sugar content of sweet potato, it caramelises while baking, becoming simultaneously sweet and savoury, crisp and melting. The advantage of home-made is control: exactly as much spice and oil goes on as you like. The depth of smoked paprika counterpoints the sweetness brilliantly.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mandoline or very sharp knife
  • Large baking tray
  • Baking parchment

Allergen Information

⚠️ None

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).

Tip: Fan assistance helps dry out the vegetable, making it crispier.
2

Wash the sweet potato, and slice paper-thin (approx. 1-2 mm).

Tip: Using a mandoline slicer is best for consistent thickness. Uneven slices will partly burn and partly remain soft.
3

In a bowl, toss the slices with the oil, paprika, garlic and salt.

Tip: Use your hands to coat every slice with a thin layer of oil.
4

Spread the slices in the baking tray in a SINGLE LAYER. Do not overlap!

Tip: If they overlap, the steam between them cannot escape, and they will steam instead of bake.
5

Bake for 15-20 minutes. Turn them over halfway through.

Tip: Pay close attention in the final minutes, as the sugar burns to bitter in moments!
6

Mix the dip: yoghurt, lemon juice, chilli, parsley.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the crisps get soft?
You cut them too thick, or there was too much oil/steam in the oven. Cut them paper-thin, and don't overlap the slices!

Ingredients

  • 500 g Sweet potato (long shape)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic granules
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 200 g Plant-based yoghurt (Greek style)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1 bunch Fresh parsley