Description
These tangy, fresh carrot chips pack the bold flavor of salt and vinegar in a crisp, guilt‑free snack. Raw or baked to crispy perfection, they’re low‑calorie yet satisfying and so easy to make you’ll whip them up anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium carrots, washed and peeled if desired (about 150–200 g)
- 1–2 tablespoons white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar for a milder tang)
- ¼–½ teaspoon salt (sea salt or Himalayan pink salt recommended)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, helps seasoning stick)
Instructions
- Prepare the carrots: Wash thoroughly. Peel if desired. Slice carrots into thin rounds (~1/8 inch or 3 mm thick) using a sharp knife or mandoline for even texture.
- Combine ingredients: Place slices in a medium bowl. Drizzle vinegar, starting with 1 tablespoon.
- Season with salt: Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt evenly over slices and adjust to taste.
- Add oil (optional): Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to help coat each slice and enhance flavor.
- Toss thoroughly: Use clean hands or a spoon to toss until slices are evenly coated.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy raw for a crisp, tangy bite.
- To bake or air‑fry (optional):
- Oven method: Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Arrange slices in a single layer on a parchment‑lined sheet. Bake 15–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Watch closely to avoid burning.
- Air fryer method: Arrange slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air‑fry at 375 °F (190 °C) for 10–15 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes until crisp.
Notes
- Slice uniformly using a mandoline or sharp knife for even flavor and crispness.
- Start with less vinegar and salt, then adjust to taste to avoid over‑seasoning.
- Pat slices dry before baking for extra crispiness.
- Watch closely when baking; thin slices can burn quickly at the end.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Raw or Oven‑baked, Air‑fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 107
- Sodium: 968mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4.3g
- Protein: 1.3g