Pumpkin Chips
A weeknight-friendly vegan built around pumpkin, vegetable oil and ground cinnamon β roughly 60 minutes start to finish, and rated easy to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 7 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Peel the pumpkin, scoop out the seeds and stringy core, then slice the flesh into very thin rounds or strips no thicker than 2 to 3 mm using a sharp knife or mandoline.
- Spread the slices on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels and pat them thoroughly dry, as surface moisture causes spattering and prevents the chips from crisping.
- In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, paprika, sugar and a generous pinch of salt to make the finishing seasoning.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pan to 170 C, checking with a thermometer or by dropping in a slice that should sizzle steadily without browning instantly.
- Fry the pumpkin slices in small batches for 2 to 4 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp at the edges; do not crowd the pan or the temperature will drop and the chips will turn soggy.
- Lift the chips out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels for a few seconds.
- While still hot, toss the chips with the cinnamon-paprika seasoning so it sticks, then serve immediately as they soften as they cool.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan
Tips & common questions
How long does Pumpkin Chips take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 6 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Pumpkin Chips vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Pumpkin Chips is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Oatmeal pumpkin chocolate chip.jpg by grabadonut, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.