Microwave-Baked Sweet Potato Chips

Everybody loves potato chips, but, unfortunately, there are more good reasons for us to stay away from eating store-bought potato chips. They are addictive and are loaded with many chemicals that we do not need.  I will finish a bag of potato chips if it is just right in front of me. Many parties start with chips and dips. Potatoes are very healthy root vegetables, and making tasty potato chips at home without chemical additives is my goal. However, I have tried different methods previously, but the results were always unsatisfactory to me. Recently, I have visited several websites showing how to create potato chips using a microwave. At first, I was a little skeptical about this method being good for making healthy crunchy potato chips; however, I have since created the recipe below using some of my spices that I like and coconut oil for a better taste. The result is not much different either with or without oil. Try this microwave method, and you can spend the remainder of your life eating healthy potato chips. When the craving for potato chips arrives, just pop the sliced potato into the microwave. After the first or second batch of potato chips, you may have to throw it out because the chips are either too brown or not crispy enough.  Do not be discouraged because soon your patience will pay off after discovering the precise method for your particular microwave.

Ingredients:
1 sweet potato or russet potato*
2 tbs coconut oil, melted
Spice mixture ingredients:
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp paprika or cayenne
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp sugar

Directions:
Peel and thinly slice the potato (about 1/8 inch thick).

Use a mandoline or sharp knife to slice the potato. Soak the potato slices in cold water to remove some starch. Drain and pat dry.

Combine the oil and spices in a mixing bowl.  Add the potato slices and mix to coat slices well with oil and spices

If you have a large microwave safety plate, then use it or cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the microwave turntable. Place potato slices in single layer inside the microwave. If your microwave has a function for cooking potatoes, then use it; otherwise, just cook for 6 to 7 minutes (adjust the cooking for more or less time depending on the wattage of your particular microwave).

*The photo below was taken after baking a sliced Idaho or russet potato to make regular potato chips using the same ingredients and directions above.