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    Zucchini Chips

    Published: June 27, 2022 · Jill Baird · Leave a Comment

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    These thin and crispy oven-baked Zucchini Chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to potato chips.  Made with thinly sliced zucchini tossed in olive oil, simple seasoning and a dusting of Parmesan cheese, they make the perfect healthy snack or easy side dish.

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    • Oven-Baked Zucchini Chips
    • Ingredients in Zucchini Chips
    • How to Make This Zucchini Chips Recipe
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storing Zucchini Chips
    • Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
    • More of Our Favorite Healthy Snacks

    Oven-Baked Zucchini Chips

    If you find yourself with more garden squash than you know what to do with, give these oven-baked Zucchini Chips a try.  They take just about 20 minutes to make, are naturally gluten free, and the oil and seasonings can be easily adapted to use your favorite spice blends and dipping sauces.

    The key to success with this recipe is to make sure you slice as thin and as evenly as possible.  This will help ensure you don’t end up with soggy chips.  If you’ve got a mandolin slicer, great!  Otherwise a sharp knife and a little patience will do the trick.  

    A sheet tray lined with parchment paper and a single layer of thinly sliced zucchini, topped with seasoning and Parmesan cheese.

    Around our house, I like to serve Zucchini Chips with marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce or this homemade ranch dressing.  But feel free to use any and all dips that you love.

    Ingredients in Zucchini Chips

    • Zucchini - try and find zucchini that are about the same size so that your chips will be about the same size.  The easiest way to slice them super thin and super even is to use a mandolin slicer, but you can also use a sharp knife.
    • Olive Oil - you can substitute avocado oil if you prefer.
    • Italian Seasoning - this adds great flavor to the chips.
    • Garlic Powder - add a little more or less depending on your preference.
    • Parmesan Cheese - for best results, use freshly grated Parmesan instead of the stuff from the can.
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Parsley - freshly chopped parsley makes a great optional garnish.
    Four photos showing the steps for seasoning sliced zucchini.  Each photo has the zucchini in a large glass mixing bowl.

    How to Make This Zucchini Chips Recipe

    1. Slice zucchini.  Wash then slice zucchini into approximately ⅛” slices using a mandolin slicer or a very sharp knife.
    2. Season.  In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Once you’ve sliced the zucchini, add iti to the oil mixture and use tongs to toss and coat.
    3. Bake.  Place the coated thin slices of zucchini onto the prepared sheet tray in a single layer (you may need more than one sheet tray).  Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, or about 12-18 minutes. 
    4. Serve.  Remove chips from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.  Enjoy!
    Baked Zucchini Chips on a baking sheet.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you keep Zucchini Chips from getting soggy?

    No one wants to eat a soggy chip, but we’ve got a couple of easy tips for success.  The best ways to avoid soggy chips are to cut them very thin and uniformly, and to keep them in a single layer on your sheet tray.  You also want to be sure and follow the quantities for oil and salt in our recipe to make sure that you aren’t add too much of either.

    How long will Zucchini Chips last?

    Your baked Zucchini Chips can stay fresh for up to 1 week as long as you store them properly.  We recommend storing in an airtight container with paper towels to soak up any excess moisture.  You don’t want to store in the fridge because the moisture from the fridge will turn them mushy quickly.

    Can you make Zucchini Chips in an air fryer?

    You can absolutely make Zucchini Chips in an air fryer.  Just prep and season as directed, then lay in a single layer in an air fryer that has been preheated to 350 degrees.  Air fry for about 10 minutes, or until crisp, then continue until all of your chips have been cooked.

    Storing Zucchini Chips

    • Room Temperature: store baked Zucchini Chips in an airtight container at room temperature.  To keep them fresh for up to 1 week, add a few pieces of paper towel to the container to soak up any excess moisture.

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    Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe

    These thin and crispy oven-baked Zucchini Chips are a healthy and delicious alternative to potato chips.  Made with thinly sliced zucchini tossed in olive oil, simple seasoning and a dusting of Parmesan cheese, they make the perfect healthy snack or easy side dish.
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 154kcal
    Author The Carefree Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 4 small Zucchini sliced into ⅛" rounds
    • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
    • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian Seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
    • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
    • 2 teaspoons Parsley fresh, chopped
    • ½ cup Dipping Sauce marinara or Alfredo sauce

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
    • Add the thinly sliced zucchini to the oil mixture and use tongs to toss and coat the oil on the zucchini.
    • Place the coated thin slices of zucchini onto the prepared sheet tray in a single layer (you may need more than one sheet tray).
    • Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, or about 12-18 minutes.
    • Remove chips from the oven and let cool slightly before serving with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg

    More of Our Favorite Healthy Snacks

    • Mini Veggie Cups
    • Zucchini Fries
    • Crispy Potato Bites
    • Italian Mini Kabobs
    • Homemade Guacamole
    • Tomato Bruschetta
    • Wedge Salad Kabobs
    • More Zucchini Recipes
    • More Easy Side Dishes

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    These homemade Zucchini Chips are tossed in olive oil and seasoning, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and oven-baked to crispy perfection. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a quick and easy snack or side.

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