Crispy Zucchini Chips
Thin zucchini rounds baked low and slow until crisp and golden. A crunchy, salty veggie chip that scratches the potato-chip itch while staying keto.
A veggie chip that actually gets crispy
Zucchini seems like an unlikely chip, given how much water it holds, but slice it thin and bake it low and slow and it transforms into a crisp, salty snack. The moisture cooks away, leaving concentrated flavor and satisfying crunch.
A light coating of parmesan and seasoning gives these chips a savory edge, and the low oven temperature is the secret to getting them crisp instead of soggy. They are the closest a vegetable comes to a real chip on keto.
- Slice thin and evenly for uniform crisping
- Blot the rounds well to remove surface moisture
- Bake low and slow, then cool on the tray
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Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (net carbs →)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2Slice the zucchini into thin, even rounds about an eighth of an inch thick.
- 3Lay the rounds on paper towels and blot firmly to draw out as much moisture as possible.
- 4Toss the zucchini with olive oil, then sprinkle with parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- 5Arrange the rounds in a single layer without overlapping on the prepared sheets.
- 6Bake for 75 to 90 minutes, rotating the pans halfway, until the chips are golden and crisp.
- 7Turn off the oven and leave the chips inside for 10 minutes, then cool completely before serving.
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Recipe FAQ
Why did my zucchini chips turn out soggy?
Too much moisture or too high an oven temperature is usually to blame. Slice thin, blot the rounds well before seasoning, bake low at 225 degrees, and let them finish crisping in the cooling oven.
Can I make these in an air fryer?
Yes. Air fry at 300 degrees in a single layer for 12 to 15 minutes, checking often, since air fryers vary. Work in batches so the chips are not crowded and can crisp evenly.
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