Baked Taro Chips Recipe

Deliciously crispy homemade taro chips are a great snack, appetizer, or side dish! Loaded with nutrition, they have a subtly sweet, nutty flavor that shines when they're baked.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Hawaiian

Keyword Baked Taro Chips, Homemade Taro Chips, Taro Chips, Taro Chips Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds taro root peeled (about 1 1/4 pounds after peeling)
1/3 cup duck fat melted (or beef tallow, clarified butter, avocado oil, or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Prep. Preheat the oven to 350F. Peel the taro, and then carefully use a sharp knife or a mandoline to slice it into about 1/8-inch (3 to 4mm) thick rounds.
Toss. Add the sliced taro, melted duck fat, and salt to a large bowl and use your hands to toss until the slices are all coated.
Bake. Spread the slices out evenly onto 2 large baking trays (TIP: aim for a single layer without overlapping them so they bake evenly).
Bake until they’re golden and crispy, flipping every 20 minutes, about 40 minutes to 1 hour total (see Notes).

Notes

Bake Time: The bake time can vary based on a few different factors, such as how fresh your taro is, what kind of oil you use, whether your oven is properly calibrated, how evenly thick the slices are, etc. Because of this, check them frequently so they don’t burn. Also, note that smaller slices may be finished sooner. Transfer the cooked chips to a plate and pop the tray back into the oven to continue cooking the slices that aren’t finished.
If You're Pressed For Time: Instead of roasting at a higher temperature, I prefer to bake taro chips at 350F so they cook more evenly and develop better crunch similar to "kettle" potato chips. However, if you're in a hurry you can roast them at a higher temperature (450F for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through).
Storage and Reheating: After cooling to room temperature, store the chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. After the first day, they may need re-crisping. To do so, spread the chips out on a baking tray and pop into a preheated 350F oven until warm, about 5 minutes.

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