Description
Crunchy Zucchini Chips are the ultimate 4-ingredient crispy snack you can make at home. Thinly sliced zucchini is coated with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil, then baked low and slow until golden and crisp. Naturally gluten-free and low-carb, these oven-baked chips are perfect for dipping or munching on their own. A wholesome, guilt-free alternative to fried snacks with a satisfying crunch in every bite. Tip: pat dry well for max crispness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (110°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice zucchini very thin for maximum crispiness.
- Pat slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil in a large bowl.
- Mix Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle seasoning mixture over zucchini and toss lightly.
- Arrange slices in a single layer on baking sheets.
- Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours until crisp and golden.
- Let cool completely to crisp up further before serving.
Notes
- Pat dry zucchini thoroughly to maximize crispness.
- Roast low and slow to avoid soggy edges.
- Use parchment for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container; re-crisp in a 250°F (120°C) oven for 5–10 minutes if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 28 g)
- Calories: 150-160 per serving
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: ~250 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4-6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7-8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6-8 g
- Fiber: 1-2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 20-25 mg
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