Description
Homemade crispy baked zucchini chips offer a healthy alternative to traditional potato snacks. Seasoned with herbs and baked to golden perfection, these light and crunchy chips will satisfy savory cravings without guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (sliced into 1/8 inch / 0.3 cm rounds)
- ⅓ cup (40 g / 1.4 oz) panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup (35 g / 1.2 oz) grated parmesan cheese
- 1.5 tablespoons (22 ml / 0.7 fl oz) olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon (1.5 g / 0.05 oz) salt
- Greek yogurt ranch (for dipping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Activate the oven to 425°F, creating an optimal roasting environment for zucchini transformation.
- Rack Preparation: Position an ovenproof wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet, thoroughly coating with non-stick spray to prevent adhesion.
- Zucchini Processing: Meticulously slice zucchini into uniform, translucent rounds using a sharp mandoline or knife for consistent thickness.
- Coating Technique: Gently massage olive oil across zucchini rounds, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum crispness.
- Seasoning Blend: Combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and optional herbs in a shallow dish, creating a flavorful crunchy coating.
- Breading Process: Delicately dredge each oil-coated zucchini round through the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to secure the coating.
- Rack Arrangement: Distribute breaded zucchini rounds in a single, non-overlapping layer on the prepared wire rack for optimal air circulation and crispiness.
- Baking Execution: Roast in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, monitoring the chips’ golden-brown transformation and crisp edges.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow chips to rest briefly for structural stabilization, then pair with Greek yogurt ranch dip for a delectable appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Use a mandoline or sharp knife to create uniformly thin zucchini rounds, ensuring even cooking and maximum crispiness.
- Prevent Moisture Buildup: Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels before oiling to remove excess moisture and guarantee a crisp texture.
- Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto oiled zucchini to create a solid, adherent crust that won’t fall off during baking.
- Rack Positioning: Arrange zucchini chips in a single layer without touching to allow hot air circulation and achieve optimal crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg