Thought you couldn’t eat potato chips on a healthy vegan plant-based eating plan? Me too, but thankfully we were wrong! These healthy Homemade Vegan Potato Chips are easy and delicious!
Healthy snacking never tasted so delicious! This easy-to-make vegan recipe for oil-free potato chips is a serious game-changer.
You’ll love these potato vegan chips because they’re…
- Super crunchy
- Oil-free
- Vegan
- Healthy
- Simple to make
I ordered this potato chip maker back in 2016 thinking it was too good to be true. But, I was totally surprised!
This little gadget makes crispy crunchy potato chips in your microwave in about 7 minutes. It comes with a potato slicer and recipe booklet and cost less than $15.
The chip maker shown in these photos is a few years old, but they have a newer version that should be just as good.
I am not a sponsor of this product or affiliated with the Chip-Tastic company. It’s simply a great kitchen tool that I enjoy. However, I do have an Amazon affiliate link included to this potato chip maker.
How to make healthy homemade potato chips
The recipe card at the bottom of the page has the full list of ingredients with measurements and instructions.
It really doesn’t get much easier than this because all you have to do is slice potatoes, season them, and microwave them for a few minutes. Easy-peasy!
Begin by washing your potatoes. I scrub mine and leave the peel on for extra fiber. I’ve used both Russet and red potatoes, and they come out terrific every time. I imagine almost any potato will work well.
Slice the potatoes using the mandoline that is included in the potato chip maker.
Place each slice in the Chip Tastic ring. It holds approximately 1 large potato at a time (36 chips). Sprinkle with seasonings, and place in the microwave.
The instruction booklet says it takes about 3-4 minutes, but I have found to get them crispy in my microwave, it takes 7 minutes. No oil is needed!
As unbelievable as it sounds, these vegan chips come out as crispy as any store-bought potato chips I’ve ever tasted!
The recipe booklet offers a number of different seasonings including barbecue, dill pickle, and salt & vinegar variations. In addition to potatoes, you can also cook sweet potatoes, apples, and pears. The book also says mango, but that sounds a little weird to me.
Healthy dips to try with these
Your Homemade Potato Chip Questions Answered:
- Q: Are potato chips vegan? Potatoes are vegan, so chips that have vegan seasonings without any dairy are also vegan. However, flavored store-bought chips often contain milk products.
- Q: Do I need to soak the potato slices before cooking? Nope. No soaking is required. Simply slice and cook.
- Q: Why are my homemade chips soggy? They weren’t cooked long enough. Microwaves vary, so if your chips are soggy, add a couple of minutes to the cooking time. They will become very crispy.
- Q: How do I keep my chips crispy? We never have any leftovers to keep, but I would suggest storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and then reheating them in the microwave for a couple of minutes to get them crispy again.
*Originally published January 2016.
For those concerned about microwave safety
Fear of microwaves is not science-based. We are surrounded by devices that emit minute quantities of electromagnetic radiation. A microwave is about as dangerous as a laptop, probably less as we don’t hold it in our lap while it operates.
We should likely be more concerned about cell phone use than microwaves. Below are a number of articles from Harvard, OSHA, and the World Health Organization (WHO) that might help.
- Harvard Health Studies
- Cancer Research UK
- Nutrition Facts.org
- World Health Organization
- Canadian Centre for Occupational Health
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Homemade Potato Chips | Low-Fat in Microwave
Potato chips CAN be healthy! This wonderful little potato chip maker comes with a potato slicer and costs less than $10. I never would have believed it, until I tried it for myself. It's true! We eat delicious, oil-free chips on our healthy diet all the time, and it only takes about 7-8 minutes in the microwave!
Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes, unpeeled, any kind of potato
- sea salt, to taste
- chili powder, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by washing your potatoes. I scrub mine and leave the peel on for extra fiber. I’ve used both Russet and red potatoes, and they come out terrific every time. I imagine most any potato will work well.
- Slice the potatoes using the mandoline that is included with the potato chip maker.
- Place each slice in the Chip Tastic ring. It holds approximately 1 large potato at a time (36 chips). Sprinkle with seasonings, and place in the microwave. UPDATE: I purchased my ring back in 2015, and they have a newer version that I've linked.
- The instruction booklet says it takes about 3-4 minutes, but I have found to get them crispy in my microwave, it takes 7 minutes. No oil needed!
- As unbelievable as it sounds, they come out as crispy as any store-bought potato chips I’ve ever tasted!
- Try serving them with my French Onion Dip.
Notes
Detailed instructions, in-process photos, and my personal helpful tips can be found in the article above.
Fear of microwaves is not science-based. We are surrounded by devices that emit minute quantities of electromagnetic radiation. A microwave is about as dangerous as a laptop. Probably less as we don’t hold it in our lap while it operates. We should likely be more concerned about cell phone use than microwaves. Included in the post above are a number of articles from Harvard, OSHA, and the World Health Organization (WHO) that might help.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2Amount Per Serving: Calories: 255Total Fat: 1gCarbohydrates: 58gFiber: 9gProtein: 6.2g
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Beth Ann
Sunday 9th of October 2022
Thank you so much for this recipe! I have a weakness for potato chips, so this is perfect ! Any ideas for making salt and vinegar flavor? My purchase did not include a recipe book. Thanks
Terri Edwards
Monday 10th of October 2022
Soaking the raw potato slices in vinegar for about 30 minutes and sprinkling them with a little sea salt before cooking should do the trick. Enjoy!
Harry
Saturday 29th of April 2017
I slice them then put them on a nonstick pan lightly sprayed with oil and convection bake them. If you are low or no oil, then bake them on a red silicone pyramid mat
Mimi
Saturday 16th of January 2016
I was so thrilled this really worked! Seasoned with Penzy's no salt Bavarian seasoning blend. The chips actually crunched! Amazing. Thanks for introducing this to me and all your wonderful healthy recipes.
EatPlant-Based.com
Saturday 16th of January 2016
You're so welcome, Mimi! We love this too. So amazing how crunchy they get and with zero fat! :)
Linda
Friday 15th of January 2016
Made these tonight - turned out great! Just increased cooking time as noted in recipe. Thanks!
EatPlant-Based.com
Friday 15th of January 2016
Awesome to hear, Linda! Guess what! We had them with tomato sandwiches and corn on the cob tonight too! :D
Jean
Monday 11th of January 2016
Great post. No link to Amazon.
EatPlant-Based.com
Monday 11th of January 2016
Hi Jean, the link to amazon is at the very bottom of page. There's a picture of the Chip-Tastic box and under it says, "Chip-Tastic is available on amazon for less than $10 and includes a potato slicer and recipe booklet. Click here for link to amazon." Click on the picture, and it will take you straight to it. Thanks for following!