I’m sure at this point you’re thinking I’ve totally lost my mind. Well in that case, fair enough. But if I could just reach through the screen and hand you one of these chips, one bite in you’d be singing a different tune. These chips are nothing short of a flavor masterpiece.
Ironically, these chips almost didn’t happen. I was dipping other things in chocolate this week – a recipe you’ll find on Saturday – and at the same moment I was pulling some sweet potato rounds out of the oven for a different recipe. But instead of going ahead with my plan of drenching them in almond butter and honey, I decided to dunk them in the dark chocolate instead.
WIN. One bite, whoa – we’re goin’ all in.
The chips have the perfect amount of crunch thanks to plenty of time spent roasting in the oven, and a touch of saltiness to offset the sweetness of both the potato and the chocolate.
I’m a firm believer in the idea that anything dipped in chocolate is generally a good idea, especially peanut butter things. But sweet potatoes take chocolate dipping to a whole new level. This is one of my best discoveries yet.
Friends, behold the new face of chocolate-covered dessert.
- 2 large sweet potatoes (organic if possible)
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
- scant ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup (6 oz) chopped dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao, non-dairy for vegan)
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Wash and scrub your sweet potatoes clean, removing any areas that are bruised. Thinly slice your sweet potatoes with a knife or mandolin. I don’t own a mandolin, so I opted for a large knife. You don’t necessarily want your chips paper thin, but rather closer to the width of a quarter or slightly more. If they’re too thick they take longer to crisp up in the oven.
- In a large bowl or on a slightly greased baking sheet, toss your sweet potatoes in 1 Tbsp olive oil and then add in sea salt and ground cinnamon. Toss to coat.
- Arrange your sweet potatoes in a single layer on multiple baking sheets and cook for 30-45 minutes, flipping once or twice to ensure even cooking. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chips and how evenly your oven cooks.
- Twenty five minutes into your cooking time, melt your chocolate over a double boiler or in 20-30 increments in the microwave. Turn heat to low to keep warm until chips are ready, or re-microwave if it hardens.
- Once your chips are crisp, remove from oven and immediately dip into chocolate. Set on a parchment-lined surface or a cooled baking sheet to cool.
- These are best eaten fresh. To store, let cool completely and then place in a bag or container slightly sealed. Putting them in the fridge will cause them to get soggy.
Kier January 24, 2013 at 8:11 am
Yum. My husband and I are hosting 52 dinners this year and this creativly simple dessert will have to be at one of our next brunches.
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) January 24, 2013 at 8:25 am
Those are some seriously ingenious little chips. I love the chocolate dipped edges. Looks gorgeous. Would also be cool to serve on Halloween.
Leisa January 24, 2013 at 8:45 am
Wow! I would never have thought to put sweet potatoes with chocolate, but it totally makes sense, and they look so delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!
Laura @FoodSnobSTL January 24, 2013 at 8:50 am
I NEVER would of thought of putting these two together, but wow. I’m officially obsessed!
Caitlin January 24, 2013 at 9:07 am
you know, this makes perfect sense to me! back in the day, i used to LOVE dipping french fries into chocolate milkshakes. it’s that sweet and salty combo to a delicious, albeit weird, extreme. at least with these, you get a jolt of vitamin a with eat bite ;) and dark chocolate is a million times healthier than a wendy’s frosty ;)
Erika January 24, 2013 at 9:55 am
You are a GENIUS! I just made sweet potato fries last night and sadly, didn’t think to dunk them in chocolate. These sound so delicious.
Also, I have been pouring through your blog resources for tips as I move to a self-hosted wordpress and they have been fantastically helpful. So, thank you! :)
Dana January 24, 2013 at 3:46 pm
Erika, glad you think I haven’t lost my mind! As well, so happy to hear you’ve found our blog resources helpful. We’ll be building them up over the next few months, but please feel free contact me or John if you’re looking for further assistance or guidance.
Erika January 26, 2013 at 8:44 pm
Thanks Dana, I definitely will!
Morgan January 24, 2013 at 9:59 am
I adore chocolate covered potato chips! The sweet-salty combo is one of my favorites. I’ve never thought to sub sweet potato though. Genius! Thanks for sharing :)
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction January 24, 2013 at 10:45 am
I love sweet potato chips and I love dark chocolate. . .I have to try this soon!
Averie @ Averie Cooks January 24, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Stunning. I just pinned them a few times on boards. I mean, just spectacular. That opening photo—I would frame it & hang it in my living room :)
Dana January 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Well, consider me flattered :D
Kiran S January 24, 2013 at 1:38 pm
WOW. These sound ahh-mazing! Can’t wait to try them!!
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*on my way to pick up sweet potatoes from the grocery store* :)
Theresa January 24, 2013 at 1:49 pm
WOW!!! Who ever would of thought of this combination!! Have to give it try this weekend!!
De January 24, 2013 at 2:13 pm
SOOOO EXCITED TO TRY THIS! I LOVE SWEET POTATOES! & COMBINED WITH DARK CHOCOLATE! :) YOU’VE OUTDONE YOURSELF WITH THIS ONE!!
(can you sense my excitement lol)
Lindsay January 24, 2013 at 2:13 pm
I think i’ve over used the word “amazing” when commenting on your daily recipes. But there’s nothing that compares. These look aahhhmazing.
Dana January 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm
Lindsay, you’re so kind. Thanks!
Eileen January 24, 2013 at 3:22 pm
Hey, it’s ok–we’ve all lost our minds here. :) Sweet potato and chocolate sounds super intriguing, especially with cinnamon–almost like a mole in a chip!
Amanda Martin January 24, 2013 at 3:29 pm
I made pancakes with these flavors a few months ago. Soooooo good. These are beautiful, and chocolate covered chips are always a good idea. Always. :)
Dana January 24, 2013 at 3:44 pm
YES, sweet potato chocolate chip pancakes sound like a brilliant idea to me!
Tina @foodfortina January 24, 2013 at 7:18 pm
Lovely recipe! I love sweet potato chips, and I love anything dipped in chocolate, so this recipe is definitely a winner! Thanks for sharing :)
Jess January 24, 2013 at 8:36 pm
How strange and wonderful – never in a million years would I have thought of such a thing, but now I’m dying of curiousity to try them. Fantastic idea – keep ‘em coming! ;)
Kathryn January 26, 2013 at 10:44 am
Oh man, these pretty much sound like the best things ever. Totally addictive I bet.
natalie@thesweetslife January 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm
this TOTALLY works in my mind!
hillary January 29, 2013 at 8:04 pm
I always love to read your Blog and I have been making sweet potato chips with chocolate for years, always love them. I also bake my sweet potatos and place chocolate chips and coconut in them – really yummy too.
Jeanie January 31, 2013 at 10:26 am
You had me at the title. I don’t know why I haven’t done it already!
Vicky February 8, 2013 at 12:31 pm
these were excellent. i added a little milk to the chocolate to thin it out. lovely!
http://www.thingsimadetoday.com/2013/02/03/chocolate-dipped-sweet-potato-chips/
Anne February 24, 2013 at 2:05 pm
Yes! I just discovered this flavor combo the other day when i was snaking on store bought sweet potato chips and an 86% cacao dark chocolate bar. I love love love the bitterness of dark chocolate but 86% was just a tad bit too bitter to eat alone. So this inspired the combo as i noticed that the lingering sweetness of the sweet potato made the bitter chocolate taste lovley. I tried them together and it was magic! I immediately had to see if others put this combo together! I am so excited to try this recipe!