Sweetpotato Chips with Queso Fresco and Algarrobina Honey
9 January 2025
Sweetpotato chips are a delightful snack made from thinly sliced sweetpotatoes, fried or baked until perfectly crispy. Originating from the Americas, sweetpotatoes have been cherished for centuries, celebrated for their natural sweetness and rich nutritional profile. These chips offer a healthier twist on traditional potato chips, making them a favorite for snacking and sharing.
Ingredients
Chips
- 225 g sweetpotato
- Oil (as needed for frying)
- 0.1 g salt
- 0.1 g black pepper
Sauce
- 30 ml sour cream
- 85 g queso fresco
- 60 g Parmesan cheese
- 0.1 g salt
- 0.1 g black pepper
Drizzle
- 60 ml algarrobina
- 10 ml honey
- 15 g sage leaves
Method
Sweetpotato Chips
- Use a mandoline to thinly slice the sweetpotatoes for even cooking.
- Heat oil to 205°C (400°F) in a deep fryer or pan.
- Fry the slices for approximately 2 minutes or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from oil and let them drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
Queso Fresco Sauce
- Combine sour cream, queso fresco, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Whisk until the mixture has a smooth and creamy texture.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Algarrobina Drizzle
- Mix algarrobina, honey, and sage leaves in a bowl.
- Whisk together until evenly combined.
Serving Suggestion
This recipe yields 70–80 chips, perfect for a gathering or as a versatile snack. Serve the chips warm with the queso fresco sauce and a drizzle of algarrobina for a sweet-savory twist!
Enjoy your homemade sweetpotato chips!
Fun fact: Sweetpotato is not related to the potato and is technically a storage root, not a tuber. It’s the sixth most important food crop globally, with over 105 million metric tons produced annually, mainly in developing countries. With its nutritional benefits and adaptability, sweetpotato is a key crop for food security, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Crop Trust supports the conservation and use of sweetpotato genetic diversity through various initiatives. Projects like Seeds for Resilience, the Darwin Project, and BOLDER enhance genebank infrastructure, clean and share disease-free sweetpotato vines, and promote the use of resilient, nutritious crops in Africa. These efforts ensure sweetpotato’s long-term preservation and its availability for farmers and food systems.
Category: Sweetpotato