Healthy veggie chips

This healthy veggie chips recipe is guilt-free snacking at its best

Craving a savoury, crunchy snack to munch on? Oven baked chips made from vegetables take on a nutty flavour, and the sweetness of each veggie certainly shines. Pair them with tasty seasonings for a snack that will please any savoury aficionado. 

Homemade oven chips are seriously simple to make. Making baked chips at home means you can customise them and get creative with the types of veggies and seasonings you use. So when people ask you, ‘Are veggie chips healthy?’ you can proudly say they are. Whether for movie nights or lunch boxes, try our deliciously crispy chips. You can enjoy them on their own or with your favourite dips. 

These chilli sesame kale chips are another great veggie chip to try. For other quick-to-make veggie snacks perfect for picnics or as a mid-afternoon snack, check out our recipes for zucchini, corn and haloumi fritters and rainbow veggie muffins. 

Tips for making healthy chips from vegetables

There are a few tips that will help you achieve the best outcome when making chips with vegetables. First, the thinness of the veggies. Slice them as thin as possible, but not so they are see-through. If you can, invest in a mandolin slicer so you’ll be able to slice uniform chips with the ideal thinness, with a lower chance of nicking your fingertips in the process. 

Potatoes contain a lot of starch which can affect the crunchiness of the veggie chips. You may want to soak the sweet potato in some water for half an hour to lower the starch content. Then simply blot the vegetables dry with a paper towel before putting them in the oven. No one enjoys soggy chips! Having said that, a little moisture in the veg helps when they’re baking so don’t add salt or seasonings to the chips before popping them in the oven, as salt draws out water. Finally, keep a close eye on the chips while they’re cooking as they can turn brown easily, and allow them to cool down before serving. 

What ingredients can you use to make veg chips

Choose a variety of different coloured veggies to throw into each batch of veggie chips. Each colour brings with it different vitamins and minerals. Equally important is that each veggie introduces different flavours to the mix, making them super fun to eat. Why not try our healthy zucchini chips? Other classic vegetables often turned into chippies include swede, parsnip and pumpkin. For some more ideas, see our guide on how to make healthier chips.

Can you mix different vegetables to create a medley of veggie chips?

Yes, you can. Be sure to note that some veggies may have a shorter cooking time, so you’ll need to cook the veggies with different cooking times on separate baking trays so you can easily remove them from the oven. Also, remember to blot dry the veggies that are higher in water content before placing them into the oven. 

For more inspiration check out our latest collection of fresh and healthy recipe ideas.