• Preheat oven to 325F
• Cut the ends of the lotus roots
• Peel the skin off the lotus root with a vegetable peeler
• Slice the roots in to 1/8″- 1/4″ slices
• Combine sliced roots 2 tbsp oil, black pepper, paprika and salt in bowl.
• Mix with hands until roots are evenly covered with oil and seasonings.
• Brush baking sheet with olive oil
• Place slices in a single layer on the baking sheet.
• Bake for 20 minutes and check for ones that are browning rapidly.
• Remove the browned ones and place them on a piece of paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• Put the baking sheets back in the oven and repeat the process of checking and removing finished ones at 5-minute intervals.
• The entire process can take 30-45 minutes depending on your oven and how thinly you sliced the lotus root.
• Let cool and enjoy on their own or with dip or green chatni.

Note: I did try this in air fryer and turned out crispy. You can try this recipe in air fryer too.