Change up your snack routine with these healthy alternatives to chips. Whether you want to oven-roast some cheesy crisps or air-fry some veggies to a crunchy consistency, these recipe swaps will have you looking forward to snack time. Recipes like our Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips and Beet Chips are perfect for munching on their own or with one of our healthy dips and spreads.
These chips (and dips) are also perfect for when you're planning to entertain guests, whether it's book club night with a handful of friends or a holiday gathering. You would want to make the chips ahead of time for many of these recipes. When ready to serve, set out a bowl of chips or add them to a crudités platter with a dip surrounded by an assortment of colorful raw veggies: carrot sticks, watermelon radishes, Chioggia beets, sugar snap peas, purple cauliflower and more. Most recipes will make a decent amount of servings, but depending on the number of guests, some recipes might require a double batch.
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Air-Fryer Zucchini Chips
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These crispy air-fryer zucchini chips are delicious paired with the creamy dill dipping sauce—or any sauce you have on hand. The best part? The air fryer delivers a crispy crunch without having to pile on the oil like traditional fryers do.
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Beet Chips
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Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the beets extra-thin for optimum crunch!
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Kale Chips
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Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the pans.
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Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips
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Use your air fryer to make these crispy, salty pickle chips for game day! The air fryer gives you a crispy crust, using much less oil than a traditional fryer. Enjoy these addicting little snacks on their own or with the included recipe for Southern smoky, creamy dipping sauce.
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Sweet Potato Chips
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Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin.
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Baked Red Cabbage Chips
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Full of anti-inflammatory antioxidants, red cabbage makes a great healthy alternative to regular potato chips. The flavor of these crispy leaves is fortified with extra-virgin olive oil and everything-bagel seasoning.
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Air-Fryer Kale Chips
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Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast!
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Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
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Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They're a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more.
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Cauliflower Chips
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These crisp cauliflower chips are low in carbs and can be made in either the oven or your air fryer. Plus, they require just cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and seasonings to make! Swap out the Italian seasoning for ranch seasoning or your favorite spice blend for a different flavor profile.
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3-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel Chips
These three-ingredient potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip. They can be enjoyed as is or dressed up with seasoning. Simply toss baked potato peel chips with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven (if you season before baking, the spices may burn).
