Sweet potato crisps with fresh coriander

The secret of sweet potato is high sugar content, which caramelises during baking, making edges crisp and centres creamy. The trick lies in slice thickness and temperature: too thin burns, too thick stays soft. Fresh coriander balances sweet, earthy flavours.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 210 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mandoline slicer or very sharp chef's knife (for even thickness)
  • Large mixing bowl (for easy tossing)
  • Baking tray
  • Baking paper

Allergen Information

⚠️ No known allergens

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two trays with baking paper.

Tip: Hot oven shocks vegetable, starting crust formation immediately.
2

Slice sweet potato into approx. 2-3 mm thin rounds. Aim for tenth-millimetre precision consistency.

Tip: Even thickness ensures even cooking. (Heat transfer).
3

Place slices in large bowl, drizzle with oil, sprinkle salt, pepper, smoked paprika. Toss thoroughly by hand to coat.

Tip: Oil conducts heat into potato, aiding browning. (Maillard reaction).
4

Arrange slices on trays NOT touching. Leave space for air.

Tip: If touching, steam softens neighbours. (Steaming vs Baking).
5

Bake 10 mins, remove, flip each slice with tongs.

Tip: Flipping ensures even drying.
6

Return for 5-10 mins. Ready when edges are darker orange, spotty brown, and stiff to touch.

Tip: Sugar caramelises best now.
7

Remove and cool on tray 10 mins. This is when they truly harden.

Tip: May feel soft when hot, but structure solidifies cooling. (Crystallisation).
8

Sprinkle with torn fresh coriander before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Why did chips stay soft?
Likely too many slices on tray, steam couldn't escape, so they steamed instead of baking. Bake in batches, single layer.
Edges burnt but centre raw.
Temperature too high or uneven thickness. Use a slicer!

Ingredients

  • 500 g Sweet Potato (cleaned)
  • 30 ml Olive Oil
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander (picked leaves)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika