Chewy & Sweet! Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Jerky
Chewy & Sweet! Oven-Baked Sweet Potato Jerky
Easy Homemade Oven Sweet Potato Jerky: A Healthy & Delicious Snack
Introducing the perfect snack for when you’re feeling peckish, bored, or craving something healthy. If you’ve eyed those sweet potato jerky snacks at the supermarket but hesitated due to calories, this recipe is for you! Inspired by magazine articles touting their high fiber and diet-friendliness, I decided to make them in the oven. With their soft, chewy texture and subtle sweetness, they are incredibly addictive! Using sweet pumpkins (a type of sweet potato) with high sugar content made them even more delicious. Enjoy this healthy and natural snack that feels like a return to nature. Let’s make it right now!
Main Ingredients- 4-5 well-cooked sweet potatoes (approx. 1kg)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Thoroughly wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm) or slices with the thickness of potato chips. Steam or boil them until they are about 80% cooked (they should be slightly firm when pierced with a fork). Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and let them cool slightly.
Step 2
Line an oven tray with parchment paper and arrange the prepared sweet potato pieces without overlapping. Bake in a preheated oven at 140°C (285°F) for 50 to 60 minutes. Flipping them halfway through will help them cook evenly. As the moisture evaporates, the outside will become slightly chewy, and the inside will remain moist.
Step 3
Enjoy these sweet potato jerky pieces with a warm cup of tea or a refreshing cold drink. They are delicious on their own as a snack, or you can mix them with nuts for a more substantial treat.
