Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius for even and perfect baking of sweet potatoes. This is the first essential step to ensure a crispy texture and delicious flavor. While the oven heats up, carefully wash the sweet potatoes under a stream of cold water, removing impurities and dirt residues. Then, dry them with an absorbent kitchen towel to prevent moisture buildup during baking, which could affect the final texture.
Depending on your preferences, you can decide to peel the potatoes or leave them with the skin, considering that the skin adds a hint of flavor and an interesting texture. Using an electric slicer, a mandoline, or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into thin pieces, about 2-3 mm thick. It is important that the slices are uniform so that they bake evenly and you achieve perfect crispiness.
After slicing the potatoes, place the slices on absorbent paper towels, being careful not to overlap them to allow excess liquid to drain. Then cover them with more towels and press gently to absorb moisture. This step is essential to achieve those crispy and delicious chips.
Prepare a large baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Spray a little oil on the surface of the paper to prevent the potato slices from sticking. Place the potato slices next to each other, ensuring they do not overlap. This is the ideal time to add another layer of oil using a spray bottle or a pastry brush to evenly coat the oil on the surface of the slices.
Put the tray in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 20-25 minutes, checking their consistency periodically. The potatoes should turn golden and crispy, so be careful not to leave them too long to avoid burning. Once done, remove them from the oven and place them on absorbent towels to drain excess oil.
Before serving, dust the potato slices with powdered sugar and cinnamon according to your preferences. This combination adds a sweet and aromatic flavor, turning the sweet potatoes into a delicious snack, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them warm, and savor every crispy bite!
Depending on your preferences, you can decide to peel the potatoes or leave them with the skin, considering that the skin adds a hint of flavor and an interesting texture. Using an electric slicer, a mandoline, or a sharp knife, slice the potatoes into thin pieces, about 2-3 mm thick. It is important that the slices are uniform so that they bake evenly and you achieve perfect crispiness.
After slicing the potatoes, place the slices on absorbent paper towels, being careful not to overlap them to allow excess liquid to drain. Then cover them with more towels and press gently to absorb moisture. This step is essential to achieve those crispy and delicious chips.
Prepare a large baking tray by lining it with parchment paper. Spray a little oil on the surface of the paper to prevent the potato slices from sticking. Place the potato slices next to each other, ensuring they do not overlap. This is the ideal time to add another layer of oil using a spray bottle or a pastry brush to evenly coat the oil on the surface of the slices.
Put the tray in the preheated oven on the middle rack. Bake the sweet potatoes for about 20-25 minutes, checking their consistency periodically. The potatoes should turn golden and crispy, so be careful not to leave them too long to avoid burning. Once done, remove them from the oven and place them on absorbent towels to drain excess oil.
Before serving, dust the potato slices with powdered sugar and cinnamon according to your preferences. This combination adds a sweet and aromatic flavor, turning the sweet potatoes into a delicious snack, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them warm, and savor every crispy bite!
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 medium-sized sweet potatoes - oil sprayer (about 1/2 - 3/4 tablespoon of olive oil is needed) - freshly sifted powdered sugar (to taste) - 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (to taste)