Vegetable Chips: Which Ones to Choose?
Vegetable chips are now available in many grocery stores and online shops. But behind this name, the products vary greatly depending on the vegetables used and the manufacturing method. Here is a simple guide prepared by yaganuts to help you navigate.
What are vegetable chips?
Vegetable chips are slices of vegetables dried or fried until they achieve a crispy texture. They are a great alternative to classic potato chips for those who want to vary the flavors.
The most commonly used vegetables are:
- beetroot (earthy and slightly sweet taste, intense red color)
- carrot (mild flavor, bright orange color)
- sweet potato (natural sweet taste, denser texture)
- zucchini (neutral, very light flavor)
- parsnip (taste similar to celery, rarer)
Dehydrated or fried: what's the difference?
This is the most important question when choosing your vegetable chips.
Dehydrated vegetable chips Vegetables are slowly dried at low temperatures. This method better preserves the natural color and aromas of the vegetable. The texture is slightly less crispy than fried chips, but the taste is closer to the original vegetable.
Fried vegetable chips Vegetables are fried in oil, just like classic chips. The texture is crispier and the taste more pronounced, but the vegetables absorb more fat.
Verdict: for a natural flavor and brightly colored chips, dehydrated chips are generally preferred. For maximum crispiness, fried chips win.
How to enjoy vegetable chips?
Vegetable chips can be eaten like classic chips, but they also lend themselves to other uses:
- As an appetizer: in a bowl with other snacks (nuts, olives), they add color and originality
- As a side dish: with soup or salad, replacing croutons
- At the office: easy to carry, they don't make crumbs and don't smell strong
- With dips: hummus, tzatziki or guacamole go very well with beetroot or carrot chips
Which vegetable chips to choose according to your taste?
| Vegetable | Taste | Texture | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetroot | Earthy, slightly sweet | Crispy | Colorful aperitif |
| Carrot | Mild, slightly sweet | Crispy | Office snack |
| Sweet potato | Naturally sweet | Dense, crunchy | Mixed with nuts |
| Zucchini | Neutral, light | Thin, delicate | Side dish |
| Parsnip | Anise-like, similar to celery | Crispy | Lovers of original flavors |
FAQ – Vegetable Chips
Are vegetable chips lower in calories than classic chips? It depends on the manufacturing method. Dehydrated chips are generally less fatty than classic fried chips. Fried vegetable chips have a comparable caloric intake to traditional chips.
How long do vegetable chips keep? In a sealed bag, they can be stored for several months. Once the bag is opened, it is advisable to consume them within 2 to 3 days to maintain their crispness.
Can you make homemade vegetable chips? Yes, in the oven at 120°C for about 1h30, in very thin slices. The result is less crispy than the industrial version but quite satisfactory.
Where to buy natural vegetable chips in France? YagaNuts offers dehydrated vegetable chips, delivered in France and Europe with free shipping from €79.
Conclusion
Vegetable chips are a simple and tasty alternative to classic chips. The choice of vegetable and manufacturing method (dehydrated or fried) makes all the difference in taste and texture. To start, a beetroot-carrot-sweet potato mix is the best way to discover this type of snack.
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