Snack or Side: Sweet Potato Chips Are a Sweet Taste of Autumn

Sweet potatoes have come up in the world. Once served mainly with marshmallows in a pie at Thanksgiving dinner, this delectable tuber is now often a featured side starch on the menus of upscale and casual restaurants alike. And why shouldn’t it be? According to a sweet potato fact sheet published by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, sweet potatoes contain vitamins A and C, beta carotene, potassium, and fiber, making them super nutritious.
Sweet potatoes can be cooked and served in the same ways as white potatoes, including as sweet potato chips. The following recipe takes just minutes to prepare and is a nice accompaniment to burgers, chicken, or steak, as well as enjoyed as a snack on its own.

Sweet Potato Chips (one potato makes approximately 20 chips, depending on how thickly the potato is sliced)

1 sweet potato
Salt
Spices to your liking (cayenne pepper, chili, etc., optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Prepare a cookie sheet by lining with parchment paper or spraying with cooking spray
Slice potatoes and spread on the cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with spices, if desired
Bake approximately 15 minutes, or until potatoes are done to your liking.
Enjoy hot from the oven or slightly cooled.

This article also appeared on my examiner.com Web site.