{"id":6355,"date":"2022-03-14T16:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T16:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/?p=6355"},"modified":"2023-05-11T16:20:39","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T16:20:39","slug":"are-oven-chips-healthy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindfulchef.com\/blog\/are-oven-chips-healthy\/","title":{"rendered":"Are oven chips healthy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Oven chips vs deep-fried. What\u2019s it to be? So anything that isn\u2019t plunged into boiling hot oil is always going to be a bit better for you, let\u2019s face it, so those oven chips are always going to be lower in fat and calories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re buying them by the bag, they might not be the healthiest option either, as the manufacturer will have had to add things to keep them fresh on their way to your plate, which classifies them as a processed food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oven chips are typically made from potatoes that are sliced and baked in the oven with a small amount of oil. While this way is healthier than deep-frying, the added oil and seasonings used in some varieties can still contribute to the calorie and fat content.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many store-bought oven chips are high in salt, too and may contain other additives and preservatives that can be harmful to health when consumed in large amounts.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you love your chips, why not make your own, simply sub white potato for <\/span>sweet potato<\/span><\/a>, or make a batch with carrots, parsnips or celeriac. You can even invest in an airfryer as they use even less fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to say goodbye to fries with our healthy oven chip recipes. From <\/span>fish and chips<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>steak and wedges,<\/span><\/a> even <\/span>loaded fries<\/span><\/a> (also called taking healthy oven chips to another level!), you can be healthy and enjoy a chip every once in a while.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Oven chips vs deep-fried. What\u2019s it to be? So anything that isn\u2019t plunged into boiling hot oil is always going to be a bit better for you, let\u2019s face it, so those oven chips are always going to be lower in fat and calories.\u00a0 If you\u2019re buying them by the bag, they might not be…<\/p>\n

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