Description
Crispy zucchini chips, seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and Parmesan, offer a healthy, crunchy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup of breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crunch)
- ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Wash the zucchinis thoroughly and slice them into thin rounds, 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
- Preheat the oven to 225°F (110°C) or set your dehydrator to a low temperature.
- Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl until fluffy.
- Dip each zucchini slice into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Spray the zucchini chips with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil over them. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, flipping halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
- Let the chips cool for a few minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed gluten-free crackers.
- If avoiding dairy, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast or omit it altogether.
- For a vegan alternative, replace eggs with flaxseed meal and water or unsweetened applesauce.
- To enhance flavor, add cayenne pepper or curry powder to the breadcrumbs for a twist.
- For a more intense flavor, let zucchini slices sit with salt for 30 minutes before cooking to draw out moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Crispy Zucchini Chips, Healthy Snack, Baked Zucchini Chips, Gluten-Free Snack