These are amazing. A Mr G favourite, they are fantastic with meat, a salad and even just for dipping if sliced thin enough. Sweet potatoes are so under used in the U.K.; we are much more likely to buy and use a typical blighty “spud”. Sweet potatoes are so versatile!
This recipe will feed however many people you want it too. I know that sounds vague but it’s true. What I mean is, the size of your sweet potatoes and what you want it be, will influence how many mouths you can feed with one potato. I would make one potato per person as an accompaniment with a meal. Conclude from that what you will.
I should point out that when I make these tasty tatties I wing it with the seasoning. In fact that is my philosophy with most of my cooking, although I do try and keep things measure when I write to you lovely folks.
You will need:
One Potato per person
One tablespoon of low fat oil
Pinch of Salt
Pinch of Pepper.
(One tablespoon Cajun spice – Optional).
Preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius.
- Peel and wash the sweet potatoes.
Top Tip: You can leave the skin if you want and actually it is a good source of fibre to do just that!
- Cut into strip – remember the size and thickness of your chips will determine how long they take.
- Pop them into an oven tray and add ONE tablespoon of low fat oil.
- Add salt, pepper and a desired spice – we like to use cajun spice!
- Mix around with your hands to make sure all the chips are coated.
- Pop your oven tray into your preheated oven
- Cook for approx 30-40mins until golden brown.
Now when you take them out don’t worry if they aren’t as solid as a regular chip – the matrix of the potato makes a whole different texture.
Now they aren’t ready to decorate your plate and entice your tastebuds!
For crisps (chips for my overseas friends) just cut the potato in thin strips – even try a vegetable peeler!
So there you have it! Give it a go and let me know what you think!
Any questions, just ask!
Ciao!
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