Description
Learn how to make deliciously crispy zucchini chips that are a healthy and satisfying snack option. Thinly sliced zucchini is lightly seasoned, baked slowly at a low temperature, and turned halfway through to achieve perfect crispiness without frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Chips
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil (or avocado oil for a healthier option)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Grated parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) to ensure a low and slow baking process that will dehydrate the zucchini slices and help them become crispy.
- Prepare the zucchini: Wash and thoroughly dry the zucchinis. Slice them into thin, even rounds to ensure they cook evenly.
- Remove excess moisture: Lay the zucchini slices on a paper towel and sprinkle them lightly with salt. Let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Dry the slices: Pat the zucchini slices with another paper towel to remove the excess moisture that was drawn out by the salt.
- Season the zucchini: Toss the dried zucchini slices with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika (if using), black pepper, and additional salt to taste in a mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Lay the seasoned zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring that slices do not overlap to allow even crisping.
- Bake the chips: Bake the zucchini slices in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours. At the halfway point, carefully flip each slice to promote even crispiness on both sides.
- Check for doneness: Around the 90-minute mark, check the chips for crispiness. Continue baking until the desired crisp texture is achieved.
Notes
- Use a mandoline slicer for uniformly thin slices which helps in even baking and crisping.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle grated parmesan on the chips during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container at room temperature to retain crispiness.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference, adding cayenne pepper for a spicy kick if desired.
- Baking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the slices and your oven’s accuracy.
