Description
Homemade crispy baked zucchini chips elevate summer garden produce into a crunchy snack sensation. Mediterranean-inspired seasonings and simple techniques create delightful golden chips you can enjoy as a healthy alternative to potato chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Preparation Ingredient:
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 425°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, lightly misting with olive oil spray to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
- Using a sharp mandoline or knife, create uniform 1/8-inch thick zucchini rounds, ensuring consistent slicing for even cooking.
- Distribute kosher salt over zucchini slices and allow them to rest in a colander for 30 minutes, enabling excess moisture to drain and preventing soggy chips.
- Gently pat zucchini rounds dry with paper towels, removing all surface moisture to guarantee maximum crispiness during baking.
- Arrange zucchini slices in a single layer without overlapping on the prepared baking sheet, then lightly mist with olive oil spray to promote golden browning.
- Bake for 15 minutes, monitoring closely to prevent burning and ensure even dehydration of the zucchini rounds.
- Remove from oven and generously season with remaining salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese for enhanced flavor profile.
- Return to oven and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until edges are crisp and golden brown, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let chips cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to achieve maximum crunchiness before serving.
Notes
- Pat zucchini slices thoroughly to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness and preventing soggy chips.
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniform, ultra-thin slices that crisp evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Experiment with different herb and spice combinations like smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, or nutritional yeast for varied flavor profiles.
- For low-carb or keto diets, these chips make an excellent alternative to traditional potato chips, providing a nutritious, crunchy snack option.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg