8 Best Healthy Chips You Can Make at Home

Sweet potato chips

Sweet potatoes are high in fiber, vitamins B and C, and antioxidants, making them one of the best choices for making chips.

Instructions:

• Thinly slice sweet potatoes. 
• Parboil them for a few minutes, then drain the water and pat the slices dry.
• Season the slices with salt, pepper, and other seasonings of your choice.
• To make the chips crispy, cover the slices with a bit of cornstarch.
• Add the slices to a skillet with one tablespoon of olive oil and cook on both sides on low heat.
• For crunchiness, keep the flame low. Just be careful not to deep fry or use too much oil. 
• Serve with your favorite homemade yogurt dip or hummus.

2. Turnip chips

Turnips are high in B vitamins, particularly folate, which is essential for red blood cell synthesis. They make a great chip for people with diabetes because they help normalize blood sugar levels.

Instructions:

• Thinly slice turnips.
• Coat the slices with salt, pepper, spices, and cornstarch.
• Heat a skillet with olive oil and lay the chips in to cook.
• When the chips are done, serve them with hummus or yogurt dip.

3. Kale chips

Leafy greens are full of vitamins A and C and other nutrients that are good for overall health. Kale chips make a wonderfully light, crispy chip.

Instructions:

• Wash the kale well and chop it into small pieces.
• Coat the levels with salt, paprika, and olive oil. You can also add other herbs or spices you like.
• Heat a skillet with olive oil and carefully fry the kale, frying them until crispy. Alternatively, you can simply bake them on a baking sheet.

4. Beetroot chips

Beetroot is nutrient-dense and rich in vitamin A, zinc, iron, and potassium.

Instructions:

• Thinly slice beets and season with salt, pepper, turmeric, dried mango powder, and red chili powder. To make it even tastier, drizzle with lime juice. 
• Heat a skillet with olive oil and carefully add slices when the oil is hot enough, allowing the chips to crisp up. 
• You will have to cook the chips in batches.

5. Apple chips

Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C, making them one of the healthiest snacks to enjoy when hunger hits.

Instructions:

• Thinly slice apples and season to taste.
• Use a dehydrator or air fryer to remove moisture until they become crispy.

6. Plantain chips

Plantain chips are an excellent source of vitamin C and are beneficial to heart health due to their high fiber content. They are a great option for frying into chips with some spices because they are firmer and less sweet than bananas.

Instructions:

• Slice plantains and season with spices.
• Fry in oil until crispy.

7. Mushroom chips

Mushrooms are well-known for their high fiber content, and they are also rich in vitamin D and make a healthy chip option.

Instructions:

• Slice mushrooms and season to taste.
• Toast or air fry until they become crispy.

8. Coconut chips

Coconut is high in protein, healthy fats, minerals, and vitamins, all of which are good for your overall health. Coconut also has antimicrobial and antiviral qualities that can boost your immune system and ward off disease.

Instructions:

• Drain water from the coconut and bake at 300 F for 20 minutes.
• Once cooled, crack open the coconut, peel away the skin, and peel coconut flesh into flakes.
• Season with salt and pepper and spread evenly on a baking sheet.
• Bake until crispy and golden.

• Choose real ingredients: The healthiest chip options are made with plant oils (good options include sunflower, safflower, peanut, avocado, soybean, and canola, among others), and are low in salt, sugar, processed ingredients, and other chemicals.
• Read nutrition labels: Read the ingredients label to check what is in the chips. The first item should be a whole grain, vegetable, or bean. Look for less than 140 mg of sodium per serving, as well as more than 1 gram of dietary fiber for every 10 grams of total carbs. Stay away from added sugars.
• Keep an eye on serving sizes: The nutrition label will indicate how many calories are included in 1 serving. Serving sizes for chips are usually about 7-15 per serving. Limit your intake to one serving if possible.