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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian Recipes

    Homemade Taro Chips

    Published: May 30, 2013 · Modified: Jan 22, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Crispy and baked homemade taro chips are so easy to whip up!

    Homemade Taro Chips via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Taro is a tropical plant that is grown mainly for its edible tubers in Africa, Oceania and South Asia (just like sweet potatoes and yams). While its corms, (stems), are primarily used for cooking, its leaves are also edible.

    Homemade Taro Chips via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    There are a few things I miss from living in Hawaii. #1), my mom who just left a few days ago after spending a week for my graduation. #2, lilikoi aka passion fruit. And #3, taro chips.

    Taro is a staple on the islands and my step-dad actually harvests the root right in their backyard. Check out the pictures here and for the recipe for taro and coconut.

    After a trip to our favorite Asian market, I couldn't wait to slice up this purple root vegetable. And it couldn't be easier. I used one of my favorite tools, the mandolin and put it on setting 2 and sliced away. It's really starchy so be careful with your hands getting a little slippery and starchy.

    Homemade Taro Chips via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

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    Homemade taro chips piled in a blue bowl.

    Homemade Taro Chips

    Samantha Ferraro

    LittleFerraroKitchen.com

    Crispy and baked homemade taro chips are so easy to whip up!
    4.75 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine Hawaiian
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 91 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 lb taro peeled
    • Kosher or Hawaiian salt, to taste
    • Olive oil for brushing

    Instructions
     

    • If you're using a mandolin, put on the lowest setting 1 or 2 and slice the taro lengthwise.
    • Don't rush this step and watch your fingers as you slice. For parts that are too small to slice with a mandolin, use a sharp knife.
    • Place slices on parchment paper lined baking sheets and brush each slice lightly with olive oil.
    • Bake in 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 20 minutes until edges are crisp. Season with extra salt if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.4mg
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    Comments

    1. BERNIE AMADO says

      April 05, 2019 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      Any taro tortilla(like highway inn serves) recipe and how many calories would you say it would be?

      Reply
    2. Stacey says

      July 10, 2018 at 6:15 am

      5 stars
      It's so easy to make. Do we have to soak the taro beforehand to make it more crispy?

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        July 10, 2018 at 9:36 am

        I haven't soaked the taro before, but it couldn't hurt and I bet would make for an even crispier chip.

        Reply
    3. Ollie says

      May 26, 2017 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      I just learned about Taro, it sounds delicious and fairly easy to make. =)

      Reply
    4. Julie says

      February 03, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Do you know how long they're good for? Thinking of making a bunch and then storing them as snacks!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        February 04, 2017 at 9:24 am

        Hi Julie! I think theyre good for 2 days but probably won't stay as fresh and crisp as right out of the oven!

        Reply
    5. T says

      December 16, 2016 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      I know this is an older article, but I made these today and they are delicious! However, I've only eaten a couple, because I was reading the Wikipedia article about taro while eating them, and saw that it's toxic and needs to be soaked before eating. After that I scoured all the online recipes for chips, and only one made any mention of it, and then only 'it may be a good idea to soak them first so they don't make your throat itch'. These haven't made my throat itch, but now I'm scared to eat them! Any idea if soaking was a crucial step that's just not mentioned in recipes? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        December 18, 2016 at 12:36 pm

        Hi T! Funny, I've had taro a million times and never had that weird feeling??Though I never had raw taro and I wonder if the raw does that? My stepdad cooks with taro all the time and I don't think I've ever seen him soak it before? I'll have to ask him and look into it some more, but so glad you liked the recipe!!

        Reply
        • Lisa says

          January 18, 2017 at 8:50 am

          5 stars
          It's not toxic without soaking. But my mom use to wear rubber gloves when handling raw taros or it may itch. You should not eat them raw. One note. It's very high in a substance (oxalate or something like that) that can cause kidney stones if you have not cooked them thoroughly. Cooking it reduces or eliminates this substance. For anyone prone to kidney stones you may want to think twice before eating any taro

          Reply
    6. D says

      April 01, 2015 at 6:55 am

      5 stars
      Can you make a large quantity of this stuff and keep for days in an airtight container?

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        April 01, 2015 at 6:23 pm

        You can, but I don't think they will stay crisp that long..maybe a day or so. Though, you can re-heat them in a low temperature oven for a bit and that may help crisp them up again.

        Reply
    7. Vicky says

      April 02, 2014 at 9:35 pm

      5 stars
      I tried taro for the first time in China last year and absolutely loved it. I would love to make these chips and can't wait until I have an oven to make them : ) Do they need to be flipped over halfway through the baking process? Good point on step 2 in the directions -- I've gotten the WORST cuts on my fingers when rushing through the mandolin slicing, you really have to go slow!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        April 04, 2014 at 8:02 am

        I don't remember flipping them..I dont think you need to because they are cut so thin. The edges did crisp up and the middle was a little less crisp. They wont be super crispy like fried ones but I still loved the texture!

        Reply
    8. The Wimpy Vegetarian says

      April 02, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      5 stars
      I love passion fruit - I purchased some lilikoi jelly the last time I was in Hawaii and loved it! But I've not had taro yet. I love the idea of these chips!! I don't know if I can get taro root here in CA or not, but I'm going to look. We also have some good Asian markets here. The chips are gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        April 04, 2014 at 8:02 am

        I live in Cali too and they had some vacuumed sealed in the Asian market. Hope you can find taro! I think you will 🙂

        Reply
    9. Doug says

      January 25, 2014 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I wonder if they could be made with something like Pam instead of oil?

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        January 26, 2014 at 8:50 am

        Hi Doug! I bet pam spray would do great in place of oil! Give it a try 🙂

        Reply
    10. Heide M. says

      June 24, 2013 at 11:23 pm

      5 stars
      Interesting idea.

      Reply
      • Samantha says

        June 25, 2013 at 2:35 pm

        Thank you! Please let me know if you will try making them 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lokness @ The Missing Lokness says

      May 31, 2013 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      Love love love taro!!! I had many taro chips, but never thought to make my own. Your recipe sounds very easy with only a couple of ingredients. There is no reason for me not to try this. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alisileatulai says

        September 01, 2019 at 3:07 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you so much

        Reply

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