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Crisp your peels

Crisp your peels

There are two types of food waste. The first is avoidable food waste that makes up 63% of the total. This is when food produced makes it to market but isn’t purchased. The second is unavoidable food waste, which makes up the remainder. This is when inedible by-products of our food are wasted, such as bones, eggshells, vegetable skins and potato peels. But what many people are unaware of is that most by-products can actually be eaten. Here’s a tip on how you can use your leftover potato peels to make a tasty snack!

What you need

  1. Potato peels

  2. Olive oil

  • Pinch of salt

What to do

  1. Preheat oven to 425 F

  2. Toss potato peels in oil

  3. Place on sprayed baking sheet

  • Sprinkle with salt

  • Bake until crisp

  • Serve with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise

Bonus Tip

For some smokiness, add a pinch of paprika.