These healthy Spicy Potato Chips are a mix of only 7 ingredients, and they are oil-free, gluten-free, and super healthy! This is a recipe for 2 but you can prep a big batch of them in less than 5 minutes and have enough to bake for few days or to feed your family and friends.
First of all, let me reassure you. No, these Potato Chips are not so hot that they will burn in your mouth. They have just a reasonable amount of spicy sauce that you can also adjust to YOUR taste when making the recipe!
WHAT ARE POTATO CHIPS?
Potato Chips, also called French fries in American, are simply potatoes. Cut in pieces. With a few spices. And baked/ fried for a few minutes. I mean, can it even get easier than this?
HOW TO MAKE SPICY POTATO CHIPS AT HOME?
All you need to make this recipe is one tablespoon, a few spices, 5 minutes of your time, and these chips (aka fries) will be all yours!
We will simply mix together in a mixing bowl some sliced potatoes and 6 other ingredients, all measured with just a tablespoon:
-turmeric
-black pepper
-mixed herbs
HEALTHY POTATO CHIPS RECIPE
Apart from being so easy to make, what I love about these Spicy Potato Chips is that they are tastier than most potato chips you can find in fast foods; yet much healthier as they are oil-free and homemade! (Click on this link to get insight into the reasons why you should avoid consuming too much oil.)
Here are a few of the numerous health benefits you will get from these Spicy Potato Chips:
-Turmeric is antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Combining it with black pepper can increase the absorption of curcumin in turmeric by 2000%!!
–Apple cider vinegar helps to regulate glucose level, increases absorption of nutrients, and improves digestive health.
-And most importantly, potatoes are rich in vitamin C, B6, copper, manganese and dietary fiber; and are a very efficient source of energy!
GLUTEN-FREE SPICY POTATO CHIPS
Potato chips/ french fries are normally naturally gluten-free, but if you are gluten allergic or intolerant, you want to be careful when buying pre-made potato chips as they may contain traces of gluten.
By making your Potato Chips yourself at home, you get the peace of mind of knowing exactly what’s in your food and where it was made!
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST CRISPY SPICY POTATO CHIPS?
It is a myth that you NEED oil to make your chips crispy. With this recipe, you will get slightly crispy Potato Chips, due to a clearly defined choice of delicious spices combined and baked together.
For more savoury oil-free recipe ideas, check out this Seeded Wholewheat Bread or this Gazpacho (10 ingredients).
VEGAN SPICY POTATO CHIPS
This recipe is dairy-free and makes an awesome simple yet delicious vegan lunch or dinner. I love to make a big bowl of it that can then last a few days.
These Vegan Spicy Potato Chips go amazingly with almost anything, but I absolutely LOVE to have them with some ketchup and vegan burgers.
VEGAN DIPS FOR POTATO CHIPS/ FRENCH FRIES
1- Ketchup
2- Hummus
3- Guacamole (2 avocados + some lemon juice + garlic clove mixed in a blender)
These are 3 of my favorite dips to marry with these Spicy Potato Chips. But I have to admit, I often go for ketchup as it is the easiest dip to reach for!
SWEET AND SPICY POTATO CHIPS
A little twist I recommend to make these Potato Chips spicy AND sweet is to add a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of agave or maple syrup to the mixture.
HOW MANY CALORIES IN SPICY FRENCH FRIES?
This Spicy Potato Chips recipe serves 2 people, and each serving is only 225 calories per person. Fun fact, you also surprisingly get over 6 grams of protein just from one serving of Potato Chips. For more info, scroll down to the end of the page to see nutrition facts.
HOW TO COOK SPICY FRENCH FRIES?
Some recipe might tell you to cook your chips at 180.C in the oven. Or maybe 200.C… But I’m telling you to go all in and put your oven on maximum heat (287.C or 549.F).
This is what you HAVE to do to get perfectly baked crispy Spicy Potato Chips that will yet be super soft on the inside. Plus, it will also save you some time as your chips will take ONLY 15 MINUTES to cook!
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RECIPE IN VIDEO (1 MIN)
Spicy Potato Chips (oil-free & easy)
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Tablespoon
- Baking tray
- Aluminium foil paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 600 g potatoes - about 4 medium-size potatoes
- 1/2 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp dry mixed herbs
- 1/2 tbsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp spicy sauce - adjust to taste*
- 1 tbsp soy sauce - or tamari for gluten-free
- 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Watch the one minute recipe video to see all instruction steps.
- Preheat the oven to 287.C (549.F).
- Wash (or peel if desired**) and cut the potatoes into chips, and put them into a mixing bowl.
- Using a tablespoon, add the rest of the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
- Mix everything together until all chips are colored.
- Put aluminium foil paper on a baking tray (optional but recommended). Spread the chips on the tray.
- Cook for 15 minutes, until the edges of the chips look dry and slightly crispy.
- Eat warm and enjoy! (Pro tip: I recommend baking at the last moment before eating the potato chips. But if you decide to cook them in advance and in them later, throw them in the oven for 3 minutes to warm them up.)
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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About the author
Marlene is the founder, creator, and editor at TheDorkyFrench.com. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, where she completed a BA (Hons) in Business and HRM, she is passionate about sharing valuable content for her readers; encouraging them to experience the benefits of a healthier lifestyle and a growth mindset.
