Baked Beet Chips

Quick answer

Beet chips dry thin even slices, coat them with olive oil, salt, pepper, rosemary, and garlic, bake without overlap, and crisp as they cool.

Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.

6 steps

1

Step

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Prep

Wash and peel the beets, then slice them very thin (about 1mm) using a mandoline slicer.
3

Prep

Place the sliced beets on paper towels to blot away as much moisture as possible.
4

Season

In a bowl, toss the beet slices gently with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, rosemary, and garlic powder.
5

Prep

Arrange the beet slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet without overlapping.
6

Finish

Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the slices.

Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes until the edges are dry and crisp, removing thinner pieces first as they finish.

The cues that matter most while cooking.

Key technique: Baked in the oven for a crispy texture
Finish cue: Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the slices.
Avoid this: Ensure the slices are of uniform thickness so they bake evenly and do not burn.