Healthy Recipes Healthy Appetizer Recipes Chips & Crisps Recipes 9 Healthy Alternatives to Chips That Are Crunchy and Satisfying By EatingWell Editors EatingWell Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Articles by "EatingWell Editors" are a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, articles are updated by a number of writers and editors over time to keep the information as up-to-date and comprehensive as possible. The EatingWell team includes industry-leading food and nutrition editors, registered dietitians, expert Test Kitchen staffers and designers who produce award-winning journalism, delicious recipes and engaging content. Our work has earned more than 50 national and international awards for writing, editing, art direction, creative marketing and publishing excellence EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Change up your snack routine with these healthy alternatives to chips. Whether you want to oven-roast some cheesy crisps or air-fry some veggies to a crunchy consistency, these recipe swaps will have you looking forward to snack time. Recipes like our Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips and Beet Chips are perfect for munching on their own or with one of our healthy dips and spreads. 01 of 09 Air-Fryer Zucchini Chips View Recipe These crispy air-fryer zucchini chips are delicious paired with the creamy dill dipping sauce--or any sauce you have on hand. And the best part? The air fryer delivers a crispy crunch without having to pile on the oil like traditional fryers do. 02 of 09 Beet Chips View Recipe Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the beets extra-thin for the optimum crunch! 03 of 09 Kale Chips View Recipe Not a fan of kale? These crispy baked kale chips will convert you! For the best result, don't overcrowd the pans. 04 of 09 Crispy Air-Fryer Pickle Chips View Recipe Use your air fryer to make these crispy, salty pickle chips for game day! The air fryer gives you a crispy crust, using much less oil than a traditional fryer. Enjoy these addictive little snacks on their own or with our Southern smoky, creamy dipping sauce. 05 of 09 Sweet Potato Chips View Recipe Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin for the optimum crunch! 06 of 09 Baked Parsnip Chips View Recipe These parsnip chips have only 4 ingredients and couldn't be easier to make. They're best when the parsnips are sliced thinly and evenly, so if you have a mandoline this would be the perfect time to get it out. Recipe adapted from VT Feed. 07 of 09 Air-Fryer Kale Chips View Recipe Homemade kale chips are incredibly easy to make. Thanks to the air fryer, fresh kale leaves turn extra crispy in under 15 minutes with much less fat than some store-bought options. Warning: These will go fast! 08 of 09 Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips View Recipe Thinly sliced sweet potatoes fry to a crispy crunch in the air fryer. These homemade chips also use much less oil, which cuts down on calories and fat. They're a naturally sweet side for sandwiches, burgers, wraps and more. 09 of 09 Cauliflower Chips View Recipe Caitlin Bensel These crisp cauliflower chips are low in carbs and can be made in either the oven or your air fryer. Plus, they require just cauliflower, Parmesan cheese and seasonings to make! Swap out the Italian seasoning for ranch seasoning or your favorite spice blend for a different flavor profile. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit