Baked Zucchini Chips

Low carb, Keto friendly parmesan Baked Zucchini Chips – easy to make, tasty and low calorie, healthier alternative to regular potato chips.

I’m a huge fan of zucchini, but lately I haven’t been cooking with it as I used to.

Trying to rescue these zucchini that have been sitting in my fridge for days, I decided to make my favorite Zucchini soup, Zucchini Bundt Cake , Easy ratatouille recipe and this Baked Zucchini Chips with Parmesan.

By the way it makes the perfect snack of side for my Balsamic chicken breast recipe.

Since zucchini is 95 % water and relatively low in carbs (1 medium zucchini has 6 grams of carbs and 2 grams of dietary fiber) it is a great vegetable for the low-carb, Keto diet. It cooks fast and can be used in desserts, salads, pastas, soups and main dishes. And last but not least healthy snacks like this low carb zucchini chips.

What ingredients do you need to make this Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips?

• zucchini
• olive oil
• Parmesan cheese
• salt
• black pepper
• paprika
• garlic powder

Both paprika and garlic powder are optional spices, this Parmesan baked zucchini chips will taste amazing if seasoned with just salt and pepper.

How to make baked parmesan zucchini chips?

1. Preheat oven to 375 F.
2. Wash the zucchini, peel if you’d like (I prefer unpeeled zucchini for this recipe).
3. Cut zucchini into 5 mm thick rounds. You can use a mandolin slicer or a sharp knife to cut them.
4. In a bowl combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and olive oil.
5. Add the zucchini rounds and toss to evenly coat in seasoning.
6. Prepare two cookie baking sheets.
7. You can cover the baking sheets with parchment paper, aluminum foil or just spray generously with cooking spray, so they don’t stick. Line zucchini rounds on 2 baking sheets.
8. Top zucchini with Parmesan cheese.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.

How long to bake zucchini in the oven to make zucchini chips?

Bake seasoned and Parmesan topped zucchini chips at 375 F for 15-17 minutes, until golden on top. Baking time may vary depending on the type of oven, pan and thickness of the zucchini rounds.

How to serve this crunchy zucchini chips?

It tastes great in its own, since the Parmesan cheese on top adds an amazing flavor. A dipping sauce like Tzatziki or this Napoli Sauce from Texanerin (great on Pasta!) could be nice dipping options.

More Zucchini Recipes:

• Chili Lime Zucchini Chips
• Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups
• Zucchini Pizza Crust

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Baked Zucchini Chips

Low carb, Keto friendly parmesan. Baked Zucchini Chips – easy to make, tasty and low calorie, healthier alternative to regular potato chips.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 20 minutes mins

Servings: 8

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 medium zucchini, sliced into rounds (4-5 mm thickness)
• ▢ 1/4 cup olive oil
• ▢ 2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 tsp paprika
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt
• ▢ black pepper to taste, optional

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375 F.
• Spray a rimmed baking sheet (you may need 2 baking sheetwith cooking spray (I use olive oil spray).
• In a bowl combine the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Add the zucchini and toss to coat.
• Line the zucchini over the baking sheet and sprinkle with parmesan on top.
• Bake for 15-17 minutes, until the top is golden.

Notes

How do I prevent the zucchini chips from getting soggy?

Slicing the zucchini thin enough will ensure that they bake and dry out evenly and properly. 

You may want to try this optional step – salt the zucchini slices and let them sit for 15-20 minutes before baking. Then wipe off the excess liquid, that is released. Follow the rest of the recipe as it is.

Do I need to use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat such as Silpat?

While I prefer slightly greased parchment paper for this recipe, silicone mat can be also used.

How should I store homemade zucchini chips?

Store the baked zucchini chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

If the chips lose their crispiness, which will most likely happen, you can try to re-crisp them in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for a few minutes.

Can you make this chips in an air fryer?

You can make zucchini chips in the air fryer. Keep in mind, that is takes longer than cooking it in the oven, because the air fryer basket is small.

Arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 360°F (180°C) for about 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

Can you make the recipe without oil?

If you have your own reasons to not use oil, you can make the recipe without it. Keep in mind, that the final result will not be as crispy as the original.

Will this recipe work for other vegetables?

This cooking method could work for other vegetables like potatoes, sweet potatoes, kale or even beets.

 

Nutrition

Calories: 105kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 277mg, Potassium: 138mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 8.7mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

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