Description
Crispy, golden “Baked Zucchini Chips” offer a delightful Mediterranean-inspired snack that elevates healthy eating with minimal effort. Seasoned with herbs and baked to perfection, these light and crunchy chips provide you with a guilt-free alternative to traditional potato chips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: dipping sauce (such as ranch or yogurt)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 425°F and positioning a parchment-lined baking sheet for optimal zucchini chip preparation.
- Thoroughly rinse zucchinis and create uniform, paper-thin circular slices approximately 1/8 inch thick using a sharp mandoline or knife.
- Craft a flavor-packed seasoning blend combining breadcrumbs, parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper in a shallow mixing vessel.
- Whisk eggs with olive oil to create a binding liquid that will help seasonings adhere to vegetable surfaces.
- Transform each zucchini slice by first immersing in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip, then meticulously rolling through seasoned breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically arrange coated zucchini rounds on prepared baking sheet, maintaining minimal overlap to guarantee even crispness during 20-25 minute roasting period.
- Midway through baking, carefully rotate chips to achieve consistent golden-brown coloration and crunchy texture.
- Remove from oven once chips display desired crispness, allowing brief cooling period to enhance structural integrity.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and pair with complementary dipping sauce like ranch or yogurt-based condiment for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Slice zucchinis uniformly using a mandoline slicer for consistent, paper-thin chips that crisp up perfectly.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring maximum crunchiness during baking.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like smoked paprika, nutritional yeast, or ranch powder to create unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers to maintain crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg