Baked beet chips are a healthy snack, but how do you achieve a crisp chip when it isn’t fried? These are my tips to getting a crisp beet chip from the oven that I’m betting you too will be squealing over.
Hearing good news about good people makes me squeal. I mean literally squeal. EEEEEK! There she goes again. My daughter makes fun of me for all my squealing (“MOM! You do it ALL the time!) because I think in her mind squealing is just so.not.mom-ish. I mean, I’m not 13 you know.
So when I hear about the engagement of a friend who’s patiently been waiting for the question to be popped, or the news that someone FINALLY got that new job promotion, or that a friend or family member just adopted a new to them puppy aka old-dog-in-need-of-a-new-home, squealing and smiling and clasping my hands in happiness go, well, hand in hand.
So when I heard that a blogging couple I admire so much, and who had been through years of wishing and wanting and waiting, were finally blessed with the adoption of their new baby boy, you can bet I let out a squeal. And for that , I think my Smudge would approve.
So what does this have to do with beets? Well, I squeal for beets too. And this is the recipe where beets and babies meet.
The couple loving on their new bouncing baby boy is Sonja and Alex of A Couple Cooks, and if you haven’t discovered their blog filled with healthful and inspiring recipes, it’s high time you high-tailed it over to see it for yourself. With the announcement of their new baby boy (how cute is he!) a few of us are dedicating recipes for their virtual baby shower. Cue the baby blue balloons and let’s all play the oh so popular How to Diaper a Vegetable game!
The theme of this baby shower is healthful snacks, and as any new parent soon realizes, snacking is one of the main meals of the day when all you can do is keep up with a grab and go.
Here are a few more snacking ideas to celebrate the happy family of three:
Flourishing Foodie | Avocado and Asparagus Tartines with Basil Pesto
The Full Helping | Individual Strawberry Chocolate Crisps
Snixy Kitchen | Roasted Lemon Mint Pesto Tartines, Two Ways
This Mess Is Ours | Coriander & Lime Scented Cashews
Making Thyme for Health | Hemp Ranch Hummus
Two Red Bowls | Buttered Eggs on Toast, with Radish & Parsley
Cookie and Kate | World’s Greatest Guacamole
Dolly and Oatmeal | Sunshine Mung Bean Spread w/ Gluten-Free Za’atar Bread
Edible Perspective | Tropical Oatmeal Snack Cookies
Eat This Poem | Red Pepper and Walnut Hummus
Brooklyn Supper | Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Cilantro-Avocado Sauce
Gather & Dine | Muffin Tin Granola Cups with Lemon Greek Yogurt and Berries
The Fauxmartha | Laura’s Sunshine Crackers
And now, back to the squealing for beets.
When I was at Smith’s the other day, I was struck by the squeals again. Odd looks from other shoppers? You bet, I got ‘em. Did I care? Not one whit. Because it was the first time I’ve seen candy cane striped beets in my grocery store instead of searching for them at the farmers market. And so while everyone else was freaking out over Unicorn Frapaccinnos, there I was in the produce aisle acting like I’d just seen Santa slide down the chimney.
And that’s when I knew exactly the healthy snack I wanted to share: Baked Beet Chips in all their colorful, striped, glory.
Knowing that candy cane striped beets, or chioggas as they’re more commonly called, are typically smaller in stature than their solid-colored beet cousins, I knew adding a few more varieties to the fold would be wise. Why? Because when baked, beets shrivel to half their size. Or maybe even less. Or would that be more? Hence why I am neither a scientist nor a mathematician.
Slicing the beets very, very thinly is one of the keys to getting them crisp when not using a deep fryer. I use my mandolin to achieve a very thin slice. This is one that I’ve found as a worthy investment piece, or try this option as if you’re in need of one that’s more budget friends. I also have this hand-held version the I probably use the most often, however it works best with smaller vegetables than slicing paper thin large beets.
If you don’t have a mandolin, use a very sharp knife to very carefully and skillfully slice your beets as thinly as possible. There’s no need to peel your beets, simply scrub them well under cold water and trim off any of the rooted ends.
Homemade beet chips that crisp up with some crunch rather than steam into a limp lolly is the baked beet challenge. Here are my tips to getting a crisp beet chip:
Having more than one baking sheet will make this process go much, much faster so if you have them at your disposal pull them all out. The baking sheets should be prepared with just the scantest bit of olive oil that will help them release from the pan after baking, but won’t steam them in oil where they’ll become too soft.
I’ve baked these beets in the oven set at 350°, 375° and 400°F and have discovered that cooking the beets on the scantily oiled sheet on the bottom rack of the oven at 400°F results in the crispest chip. I cook two sheet pans at a time and rotate halfway through.
My baking time typically comes in at 15 minutes, but I would suggest you check your beets toward the end of cooking time since all ovens are slightly different and cooking time will very much depend on the thickness of your beets
After pulling from the oven, do not move the chips from their spot on the baking sheet until they’re cooled. This I’ve found helps the chips crisp even more.
While the beets are still hot, I season them with the herb flavored flake salt so that it has a better tendency to stick to the beets since they’re still warm. I created my own flavored salt by using flake salt with crushed dried chives in this recipe but you could use any herb you desire. Rosemary, basil, oregano, fennel seeds, peppercorns, even curry. The gamut is wide and options are plentiful.
Once the beets are cooled, transfer to a platter or bowl. If the beets aren’t quite as crisp as you’d like, cool longer on a cooling rack and repeat with baking the rest of your beets.
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a comment below or take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
How to Make Baked Beet Chips
Ingredients
- 6-8 medium to large beets
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flaked sea salt
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
Instructions
- Trim the beets of greens and the roots. Scrub the beets well under cold water, but leave the skins on. Use a mandoline to slice the beets 1/16” thin. If you don’t have a mandoline, use a very sharp knife to thinly slice the beets.
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Drizzle a very scant amount of olive oil to a baking sheet pan, then rub the oil over the pan with your hands or a paper towel. You want this to be a very scant layer, just enough so the beets don’t stick, but not enough so they cook in the oil or they will steam instead of bake and come out limp instead of crisp. Layer the sliced beets onto the pan being careful not to overlap. You will need more than one sheet pan, and/or reuse the pans in batches of baking.
- Bake the chips on the bottom rack of the oven for 10-15 minutes, depending on how thin the beets are cut and how large they are.
- While the beets are baking, pour the salt into a small bowl and crush the dried chives into the salt. You could do this step ahead of time as the longer the herbs are in the salt, the more flavorful the salt becomes.
- Remove the rack from the oven and sprinkle with the chive salt. Allow the beets to cool on the pan, they’ll crisp as they cool. Once cool, transfer to a cooling rack to continue to dry and crisp. Repeat with the remaining slices of beets.
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Canopas
Wow, these Baked Beet Chips are a game-changer! Tried this recipe and couldn’t believe how easy it was to turn simple beets into such a deliciously crunchy snack. Thanks for sharing your recipe and making snacking so much healthier and tastier!
So glad you liked these! Thanks for the comment.
Pegi
Can I use cooked beets to make these?
Hi Pegi, I haven’t made them with cooked beets so I’m not sure how they’d dry.
Hakuna
Wonderful recipe.
Thanks fo sharing
Elliott
Great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, My wife loves it. She got surprised. Yeah. I am going to try this for my friends too. Nice. Thanks for your guide.
Rita Wright
I came across chips in the dollar store and thought I should find out how to make them. The ones at the dollar store are very tasty and healthy. So now I have the recipe to make my own. Just can’t wait to get started.
Thank you for posting this recipe.
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
I am so glad! Thanks Rita
Michele
I love this recipe. the result looks delicious
Umama
The recipe is very easy and the final result is very delicious.
Melanie
Can these chips be stored? If so, how?
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
Absolutely! I would store them at room temp in an air tight container.
coffee
good post beets are always good for health in any form thanks for sharing.
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
Enjoy!
Karol
Awesome.. although I wish I didn’t have to read the life story of beets before getting to the recipe
Ashley @ Foodie Crush
Hi Karol, there is a small link that will take you directly to the recipe near the first photo. Thanks
Margaret McLane
Remember, beet greens are EDIBLE. DELICIOUS. Many ways. Saute with garlic, etc. So don’t just toss em!
Margaret McLane
Will be making this
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thanks for sharing. I usually cook my beets for hours on end, then smother them in chutney and ketch-up, finally they taste like pudding. but now, ‘m gonna try this healthy way and hopefully enjoy
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Philip @ Dream Kitchen Solutions
Beet chips are always my favorite. I usually buy them for a nearby food store. Now that you have shared this recipe, I will definitely give it a try and see how it comes out. Thanks for sharing!
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Lindsay | With Salt and Pepper
Beet chips are one of my favorite snacks! I love that you used golden ones and red ones….they look so pretty!
Sabrina B.
thanks for the R&D on which temp works best and for this recipe, have been gorging on veg chips from Trader Joes that are assorted with vegetables including, I think beets, but some others not as tasty and pretty sure the whole lot is deep fried!
The Happy Whisk (Ivy)
I make beet chips and boy, are they yummy in my tummy.
Happy Eating :-)
Alexis deZayas
I’m definitely going to try these!! What a great idea!
Sonja Overhiser
Oh my goodness Heidi THANK YOU so much for your incredibly kind post! It is THE BEST kind of person who can squeal with such glee for happiness in someone else’s life. That squeal means so much to us! You’re the best and thank you for the fantastically delicious recipe to go along with. We’re going to meet in person one of these days, right?! Until then, sending virtual hugs to you. xxoo
Sara @ Last Night's Feast
Yum! These look delicious!
Val
How cute is that photo! This looks like a great recipe, I’m a big fan of baked vegetables like this. Thanks for sharing, Val x
Bilal Tahir Khan
It is Yummy.Thanks For Sharing with us.
Deb
Bonus. Actually, I’ve been doing this with yams and sweet potatoes as a snack for my grain intolerant dog for a while now – I just don’t add anything to them and bake them on parchment for about an hour at 250 to 300 degrees. As he loves vegetables of any kind, I can share beets with him as well. Thanks
Susan Pordos
Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing it! ☺️
Tom ~ Raise Your Garden
In the past, I buy beet chips for the local uber $$$ health food store and they are 6.99 a bag so maybe it’s time to try making my own.