Carrot Chips Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange the racks to divide the oven into thirds.
2. 2
   Holding the stem end, shave the carrots lengthwise into thin strips using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler.
3. 3
   Place the carrot strips in a medium bowl, add the oil, salt, and pepper to taste and toss with your hands until thoroughly coated.
4. 4
   Place the strips in a single layer on 2 baking sheetsthe strips can be touching but should not overlap.
5. 5
   (Discard or save any remaining carrot slices for another use.)
6. 6
   Bake for 6 minutes, then rotate the pans between the racks.
7. 7
   Bake until the edges of the chips are just starting to turn golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes more.
8. 8
   Place the baking sheets on wire racks and let the chips cool until crisp, about 3 minutes.
9. 9
   Using your hands, carefully transfer the chips to a serving dish and serve with ranch dressing, if desired.
10. 10
    Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.