Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips

Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips

Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips: The Ultimate Snack!

Looking for a healthier, crunchy snack or side dish? These Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips are easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfectly crispy without frying. They’re great for dipping, too—whether it’s ranch, marinara, or your favorite sauce. 😋

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (you’ll get about 30-50 slices, depending on size)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Penny Panko
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (optional—feel free to sub more breadcrumbs if not using)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil or line it with parchment paper. Set aside and get ready for some crunchy goodness!
  2. Prep Your Bowls: In one bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and parmesan (if you’re using it). In another bowl, whisk together the egg and water. In a third bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the Zucchini: Dip each zucchini slice into the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally into the panko-parmesan mixture, making sure each slice is fully coated. Place the coated zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake to Perfection: Lightly spray the zucchini chips with cooking spray or drizzle with a bit more olive oil for extra crispiness. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.

You can also air fry these! Here’s how:

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees
  2. Place zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary.
  3. Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes; flip each slice and cook 2 more minutes. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices.

Serve these crunchy baked zucchini chips with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

Homemade dipping sauce recommendations: 

  • Greek yogurt ranch
  • Marinara 
  • Pesto
  • Tzatziki
  • Sour-cream sriracha sauce with equal parts sour cream and siracha 

As always, Stay Cheesin'!

Recipe adapted from Gimmedelicious.com.

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