Baked Yam Chips
Baked yam chips recipe! with only 3 ingredients, these chips make a perfect and healthy snack. It is easy to make and deliciously crispy.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Keyword: baked sweet potatoes, oven baked yam chips, yam chips
Servings: 2 people
Author: Ajoke
- 300 g Yam tuber substitute with sweet potatoes
- ½ tsp Salt or use according to preference
- 1 tsp Sugar optional
- 2 tbsp veg oil I used garlic infused oil
Preheat the oven at 180C/356F
Peel the puna yam and cut lengthways or crossways and slice them thinly with a knife or a mandolin slicer.
Add the sliced yam pieces to a bowl, add enough water to cover, add salt to taste, sugar and leave to rest for about half an hour or longer.
Drain the water from the yam and place the sliced yam on a kitchen towel to drain out excess moisture. Add the yam chips to a bowl, add 2 tbsp oil and toss to combine
Place a baking sheet in a baking tray, spread the sliced yam on the tray then place in an oven and bake for 15-25 minutes or till it is well baked.
Take the yam chips out of the oven and place in a bowl, toss in some sugar or salt and leave to cool.