Crispy Zucchini Chips (Printable Version)

Thinly sliced, seasoned zucchini baked until golden and crunchy for a wholesome snack.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Set oven temperature to 225°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Wash and dry zucchinis, then slice into thin rounds approximately 1/8 inch thick using a mandoline or sharp knife for uniform thickness.
03 - Pat the zucchini slices dry with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional seasonings until evenly coated.
05 - Place the seasoned slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, avoiding overlap.
06 - Bake for 1 hour at 225°F.
07 - Rotate the baking sheets and flip each chip; continue baking for an additional 30 to 40 minutes or until golden and crispy.
08 - Allow chips to cool completely on baking sheets to achieve maximum crispness.
09 - Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They hit that salty, crispy craving without any guilt or refined carbs.
  • Your oven does almost all the work while you do something else entirely.
  • People genuinely cannot believe these are just zucchini until you tell them.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy—wet zucchini will never crisp properly no matter how long you bake it, so dry those slices like your life depends on it.
  • The low temperature and long bake is not a mistake; rushing this at higher heat gives you dried-out chips instead of crispy ones.
03 -
  • Let your zucchini slices sit uncovered in the fridge for an hour before seasoning—it draws out extra moisture that makes crisping easier.
  • If your first batch comes out soft, your oven might run cold; trust the color and texture over the timer, not the clock.
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