# Smokey Homemade Potato Chips These Baked Vegetable Chips are Sprinkled with BBQ Seasoning By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-seasoning References: [thekitchn](http://www.thekitchn.com/your-new-favorite-snack-baked-bbq-sweet-potato-chips-223820) & [shelikesfood](http://www.shelikesfood.com/1/post/2014/12/baked-bbq-sweet-potato-chips.html) The 'She Likes Food' blog published a recipe for a batch of homemade potato chips that are dressed with [smokey BBQ seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-cheese-puffs). While there are numerous recipes for homemade chips, these crisps are often seasoned with a simple mix of salt and pepper. Without the proper seasoning, vegetable chips can end up bland and tasteless. This recipe turns traditional vegetable chips into a tasty and flavorful snack. The recipe involves using [sweet potatoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksons-cinnamon-brown-sugar-sweet-potato-chips), which provide a healthy and hearty alternative to white potatoes. Once cut into thin slices, the recipe involves adding BBQ seasoning. The seasoning mixture includes powerful spices such as cumin, paprika and chili powder. The end result is a healthy chip that packs a sweet and smoky flavor. The BBQ sweet potato chips are a great choice for those looking for a vegetable snack that doesn't sacrifice flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flavorful Vegetable Snacks:** Creating vegetable snacks with unique and bold flavors can revolutionize the healthy snack industry. - **Gourmet Seasoned Chips:** Developing sophisticated and artisanal seasoning techniques for homemade chips can disrupt the traditional potato chip market. - **Healthier Chip Alternatives:** Exploring alternative vegetables like sweet potatoes to create satisfying and nutritious chip options can tap into the growing demand for healthier snacks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food Industry:** Innovations in creating personalized and indulgent vegetable snacks can capture market share in the competitive snack food industry. - **Seasoning Industry:** Advancing and experimenting with unique seasoning blends can open up new opportunities in the seasoning industry, especially for healthier and specialty snacks. - **Healthy Snack Industry:** Developing innovative and flavorful chip alternatives can disrupt the healthy snack industry and cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Saucy Popcorn-Inspired Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcorners-smokehouse-bbq.md) - [Hickory-Smoked Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-and-slow-snacks.md) - [BBQ-Flavored Carrot Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirt-kitchen-snacks.md) - [Spicy Sweet Potato Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habanero-nacho-sweet-potato-chips.md) - [Savory Americana Snack Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-smokin-bbq-sauce.md) - [BBQ-Spiced QSR Potato Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-chip-seasoned-tots.md) - [Sweet Sugary Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacksons-cinnamon-brown-sugar-sweet-potato-chips.md) - [Subtly Sweet BBQ Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tangy-bbq.md) - [Piquant Sweet Potato Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-jalapeo-sweet-potato-chips.md)