
Sweet potato chips that actually crisp up at home are a small triumph, and this baked version delivers that satisfying crunch without any of the mystery ingredients lurking in store-bought snack bags. Many packaged chips rely on preservatives and synthetic additives that can be a real concern for anyone keeping their routine clean and simple ā here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. Thinly sliced sweet potatoes get tossed in melted coconut oil, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and sea salt before going into a hot oven, and the result is lightly golden, subtly sweet, and genuinely addictive. Ceylon cinnamon is a thoughtful choice here ā it has a softer, more floral flavor than the common cassia variety, and it pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of the potato. A drizzle of honey before baking adds a gentle caramel note if you want it, though the chips are completely delicious without it. The key to getting that crisp finish is slicing the rounds as thin and uniform as possible, patting them dry, and giving them space on the pan so they bake rather than steam. Let them cool on a wire rack and watch them firm up right before your eyes ā honestly one of the most satisfying moments in snack-making.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set a wire cooling rack over one of them if you have one.
Using a mandoline set to 1/16-inch thickness, or a sharp knife, slice the sweet potatoes into rounds as uniformly thin as possible. Pat the slices dry with paper towels ā the drier the slices, the crisper the chips.
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