Sweet-Spicy Tropical Rice Paper Chips with Mango Salsa

Ingredients

• 8 sheets rice paper
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lime zest

• 1 cup ripe mango, diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon jalapeño, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 02
   Cut each rice paper sheet into quarters using kitchen scissors.
3. 03
   In a small bowl, mix the melted coconut oil, chili powder, brown sugar, salt, and lime zest until well combined.
4. 04
   Brush each rice paper piece lightly with the coconut oil mixture on both sides. Place them in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
5. 05
   Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes or until the rice paper is golden brown and crispy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
6. 06
   While the chips are baking, prepare the mango salsa by combining the diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, and salt in a bowl. Stir to mix well.
7. 07
   Once the rice paper chips are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack.
8. 08
   Serve the crispy chips with the mango salsa on the side for dipping. Enjoy the sweet and spicy flavors together.