
Sweet potato chips are already a crowd-pleaser, but this version takes things somewhere genuinely special. Thin-sliced rounds get tossed in melted coconut oil, pure maple syrup, fresh sage, ginger, and turmeric before hitting a hot oven — the result is a snack that's earthy, lightly sweet, and fragrant in a way that store-bought chips simply can't compete with. The key move here is getting those slices as thin and dry as possible before baking, which is what separates truly crispy chips from a sad, chewy batch. Maple syrup can catch and darken fast, so keeping a close eye in the final few minutes is worth it — that caramelized edge is the best part, but there's a fine line. A finishing sprinkle of flaky sea salt pulls the whole thing together and makes these feel almost fancy. They're completely plant-based with no meat, no eggs, and no dairy anywhere in the ingredient list, so they work beautifully as a shareable snack or a side that everyone at the table can enjoy without a second thought.
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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 — the drier the slices, the crisper the chips.
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