Artificial Flavors Free Cilantro-Lime Sweet Potato Chips
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bright citrus and herb flavor, these baked sweet potato chips are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — fresh lime juice, real cilantro, coconut oil, and a pinch of turmeric — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what "natural flavoring" actually means. Store-bought chip bags are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavor enhancers, but this recipe keeps everything clean and straightforward from start to finish. The trick to getting that satisfying crunch is slicing the sweet potatoes paper-thin and giving them plenty of space on the baking sheet so they dry out and crisp up properly in the oven. A final toss with lime zest and freshly chopped cilantro right out of the oven means the flavors are vivid and aromatic, not muted or synthetic-tasting. These are genuinely addictive — the kind of snack you'll want to make on repeat.
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4 servings
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 ½ lb total), scrubbed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ¾ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, slice the sweet potatoes into rounds about 1/16-inch (1.5 mm) thick — thin enough to see light through when held up. Uniform thickness is important so the chips bake evenly.
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