Spicy Keto Pumpkin Chips

These Spicy Keto Pumpkin Chips are a delicious, crunchy snack that's perfect for satisfying your savory cravings without the guilt. Made with fresh pumpkin slices and a blend of aromatic spices, they're baked to perfection, offering a low-carb alternative to traditional chips.

Course Snacks

Cuisine American

Keyword Keto Pumpkin Chips, keto snacks, low carb chips, Pumpkin Recipes, Spicy Keto Snack

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 110kcal

Equipment

Mandoline slicer or sharp knife
Large Bowl
Small bowl
Two baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cooling rack

Ingredients

1 medium pumpkin about 2 lbs or 900g, peeled and seeds removed
2 tablespoons olive oil 30ml
1 teaspoon chili powder 2g
½ teaspoon garlic powder 1g
½ teaspoon onion powder 1g
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 0.5g (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon paprika 1g
Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer, cut the pumpkin into very thin slices, around 1/16 inch (1.5mm) thick.
In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin slices with olive oil until they are evenly coated.
In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pumpkin slices and toss again to ensure each slice is covered with the spices.
Arrange the pumpkin slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they don't overlap.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chips are crispy and golden brown. Flip the chips halfway through the baking time to ensure even cooking.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with sea salt while still warm.
Let the chips cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Once completely cooled, store the pumpkin chips in an airtight container.

Notes

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.

Keep an eye on the chips as they bake, since they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt quickly.

If you have a convection oven, use the convection setting to help the chips crisp up more evenly.

The chips are best enjoyed the day they are made, as they lose their crispness over time.

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