How to Make Crispy Squash Chips - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional potato chips? Look no further than crispy squash chips! These savory snacks are the perfect way to satisfy your cravings for something crunchy, without all the guilt of indulging in a bag of greasy, processed chips. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make and can be seasoned to your liking, making them a versatile and customizable snack for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 2 small acorn squash, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Sea Salt, gray
  • 1 pinch ground cumin
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Use a vegetable peeler to peel squash skin as thinly as possible. Chop peels into 1-inch square pieces; you should have about 1 cup squash peels. Reserve squash flesh for another use.
  • Mix olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, cumin, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Add squash peels and stir until evenly coated. Spread peels onto 2 baking sheets.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until crispy and golden brown, 13 to 15 minutes; watch closely as thinner chips can burn quickly.
  • Season roasted chips with salt as needed.
  • Nutrition

    188 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 450mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 34mg
    • Calcium: 113mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 1097mg