Description
Crispy, golden Baked Zucchini Chips deliver a crunchy snack that elevates healthy munching with minimal effort. Zesty seasonings and a light olive oil coating create irresistible rounds perfect for satisfying savory cravings when you need a nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/8 inch thick
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and position a wire rack on a baking sheet, lightly coating it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Slice zucchini into thin, uniform rounds, ensuring consistent thickness for even cooking.
- Gently drizzle olive oil over zucchini slices, ensuring each piece is lightly and evenly coated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, and salt, creating a seasoned coating mixture.
- Carefully dredge each zucchini round through the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure a complete and adherent coating.
- Arrange the coated zucchini rounds on the prepared wire rack, maintaining slight spacing between each slice for optimal crispiness.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching closely until the chips turn golden brown and achieve a crisp texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow chips to cool for a few minutes, which will help them become even crunchier before serving.
Notes
- Slice zucchini uniformly using a mandoline for consistent, paper-thin chips that crisp evenly and prevent burning.
- Sprinkle extra parmesan on chips right after baking for enhanced cheesy flavor and added crunch.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels before seasoning to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crispiness during baking.
- Try alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or nutritional yeast for gluten-free and vegan variations that still deliver incredible taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 6mg