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Try making your healthier version of chips at home using your trusty toaster oven? Not only can you customize the flavors and spice levels to your liking, but you can also experiment with different settings to achieve the perfect texture.
With a few basic ingredients, you can make a variety of chips, including salty oven baked potato chips, sweet apple chips, healthy banana chips, spicy tortilla chips, or savory bagel chips.
In this step-by-step guide, we'll share with you how to make 5 types of chips in an air fryer toaster oven combo using the bake, air fry, and dehydrator settings. Read further!
Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients
First, choose the ingredient for your chips. Potatoes, apple, banana, sweet potatoes, beets, zucchini, carrots, tortilla, and bagel are all popular choices.
1. Potato Chips
- 4-6 medium potatoes
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt to taste
2. Zucchini Chips
- 2 small zucchinis
- 2 tbsp. butter
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- Salt to taste
3. Apple Chips
- 3-4 raw apples
- 1 tbsp. cinnamon powder
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt to taste
4. Banana Chips
- 5-6 raw banana
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Salt to taste
5. Tortilla Chips
- 4-5 corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tsps. chili powder
- Salt to taste
Step 2: Slice The Ingredients
Now slice your selected ingredients, it can be one of 5 suggested ingredients as above, or mix of a few, as well as add more of your favorites (beets, carrots, sweet potatoes, and so on).
- For vegetable & fruit chips wash and dry the vegetables and fruits with paper towels. Then slice them as thinly as possible using a food processor, a mandolin or a sharp knife. Sliced potatoes should be thin (about 1/8 inch thick). This will ensure a crispier chip.
- For tortilla chips, use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife to cut the tortillas into triangles or wedges.
- Make sure the pieces are of the same thickness to ensure even cooking.
Step 3: Season The Chips
Once the chips are sliced, it's time to season them.
You can use the spices that we've suggested as above or seasoning of your choice, such as garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, turmeric, BBQ spices, cheese.
- Sprinkle salt, pepper, and the seasoning over the vegetable slices (apple, potatoes, banana, beets, carrots, zucchini...)
- Mix the spices into olive oil or butter to form a paste and brush on tortillas or bagel slices.
- Add a small amount of oil to coat the chips, ensuring maximum crispiness.
- Spread the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Preheat The Toaster Oven
The next step to making chips in the toaster oven is to preheat it. Depending on the type of chip and settings you want to make and the setting you are using, the temperature and time will vary.
Step 5: Make Chips In A Toaster Oven
With your preheated toaster oven, the next step is to bake, dehydrate, or air fry the chips, depending on the type of chips you are making, amount of time, and the setting you want to use for the best outcome. Afterwards, leave the chips to cool completely.
# 1. Bake Setting
This setting is perfect for making tortillas and bagel chips.
- Set your toaster oven to bake setting at 375°F.
- Place the baking sheet inside and bake for 10-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
- Flip the chips halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Be careful not to burn the chips during this process.
# 2. Air Fry Setting
Another setting that can be used to make chips in a toaster oven is the air fry mode. This setting is great for making quick fruits chips.
Note: for air frying, you will need to have a convection toaster oven air fryer combo.
- Using this setting will result in a crisper texture as it blows hot air around the food, reducing the amount of oil needed.
- Set the oven to air fry setting at 400°F, then place your chips in the air fryer basket.
- Close the basket, and cook for 8-12 minutes.
- Flip the chips halfway through until they are golden brown and crispy.
# 3. Dehydrator Setting
For a healthier, oil-free option, the dehydrator setting is perfect for making vegetable chips. It removes moisture from the food, resulting in a crispy and crunchy texture.
- Set the oven to its lowest temperature (150°F), choose dehydrate mode.
- Place the chips on a dehydrator tray.
- Allow the chips to dehydrate for about 4 - 6 hours, or until they're crispy.
- Be patient as the lower temperature will prolong the drying process.
Serve & Enjoy
- Once the chips are done, take them out of the oven and let them cool completely. This will take a few minutes.
- Transfer them to a bowl or plate.
- Then, serve and enjoy with your favorite dip or sauce.
- Beet Chips
- Air-fried Zucchini Chips
- Air-fried Potato Chips
Making Chips At Home FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions about making chips in a toaster oven.
Can I make chips in a toaster oven?
You can make chips in a toaster oven. Depending on the type of chips you want to make and the setting you are using, the temperature and timing will vary. Use the bake setting for bagel and tortilla chips, the air fry or dehydrate setting for fruit chips and vegetable chips.
How long does it take to make chips in a toaster oven?
The time it takes to make chips in a toaster oven will depend on the type of chips you are making and the setting you have chosen.
- For tortillas or bagel slices, baking them at 375°F for 10-15 minutes should do the trick.
- For vegetable chips, air frying them for 8-12 minutes or dehydrating them for 4-6 hours should be enough.
What is the best way to make vegetable chips in a toaster oven?
The best way to make vegetable chips in a toaster oven is to use the dehydrate setting. This setting removes moisture from the food, resulting in a crispy and crunchy texture. Set the temperature at its lowest (150°F) and allow the chips to dehydrate for about 4-6 hours or until they are crispy.
Can I make chips with non-vegetable ingredients?
You can make chips with non-vegetable ingredients such as tortillas, bagels, and pita bread. Simply cut them into thin slices and season them with your favorite spices or herbs before baking in the oven or air frying.
Are homemade chips healthier than store-bought chips?
Homemade chips are generally healthier than store-bought chips as you can control the ingredients and choose healthy options such as using less oil or seasonings. Additionally, making chips from scratch is a great way to use up leftover vegetables or stale bread that would otherwise go to waste.
How long do homemade chips last?
Homemade chips can last up to two weeks in an airtight container. It's best to store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reheating them in the oven or air fryer will help give them back some of their crispiness if they start to lose it over time.
Tips & Tricks
- To make crispy vegetable chips (including potato chips), it's best to use the dehydrate setting at a low temperature for several hours.
- If you like your chips extra crunchy, try baking them twice or dehydrating them a bit longer.
- For an extra kick of flavor, you can sprinkle more hot BBQ seasoning on the chips before baking them.
- For a sweet twist, sprinkle some sugar over apple slices before tossing them with cinnamon and baking them in the oven. The result is a sweet and savory snack!
- Add some herbs and spices like oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder to your chips for extra flavor.
- To save time, you can make a big batch of chips and store them in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Making chips at home is a great way to enjoy the crunchy snack without having to break your diet. These homemade chips are healthy, delicious, and easy to make in the toaster oven.
With these different settings in a convection toaster oven air fryer combo, you can experiment with different textures, flavors, and cooking methods, resulting in chips that surpass any store-bought alternative.
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By following our step-by-step guide, you can make crispy and delicious chips in the comfort of your home. Skip the store-bought bag, give it a try and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade chips!
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