Description
Crispy Homemade Lentil Chips are a crunchy, healthy snack made from red lentils, baked to golden perfection. Packed with plant-based protein and fiber, these gluten-free and vegan chips offer a flavorful alternative to store-bought snacks. Easy to customize with spices and perfect for dipping, they make an ideal guilt-free treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lentil Batter: Soak 1 cup of red lentils in water for at least 3 hours or overnight to soften. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Blend the lentils with 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder until smooth to form your batter.
- Add Binding Ingredients: Mix 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt into the batter. This helps the chips hold together and become crispy during baking.
- Thinly Spread the Batter: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the batter as thin and even as possible on the sheet. The thinner the layer, the crispier the chips will be.
- Bake Until Golden: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the batter-covered sheet for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the chips lift easily from the parchment. Monitor closely to prevent burning.
- Cut and Cool: Immediately after baking, cut the large sheet into chip-sized pieces using a pizza cutter or knife. Transfer the pieces to a wire rack and let them cool completely to achieve ultimate crispiness.
Notes
- Spread the batter as thinly and evenly as possible to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Soaking lentils is essential for blending into a smooth batter.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy removal of chips.
- Allow chips to cool completely before storing to maintain their crunch.
- Customize flavor by adding spices like chili powder, dried herbs, or nutritional yeast.
- Store chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Reheat chips at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes if they lose their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup chips
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lentil chips, healthy snack, gluten free chips, vegan snack, crunchy chips, homemade chips, red lentil chips
