Description
Crispy baked zucchini chips are the perfect guilt-free snack for anyone looking for a healthy, keto-friendly option. This simple recipe transforms fresh zucchini into delicious, crunchy chips that can be enjoyed on movie nights, at parties, or as an everyday treat. With minimal ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have a satisfying snack ready in no time. Customize the seasoning to match your cravings, and impress your friends and family with this versatile snack that pairs well with various dips or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large zucchini
- 1/2 tsp salt (divided)
- Avocado oil spray (or 1 to 2 tsp liquid oil)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- Additional salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C).
- Slice the zucchini crosswise into 1/8-inch thick rounds using a mandolin or food processor.
- Layer zucchini slices in a colander, sprinkling each layer with salt. Allow them to drain for one hour.
- Pat slices dry with a towel and arrange on parchment-lined baking sheets without overlapping.
- Lightly spray with avocado oil and season with smoked paprika, ground pepper, and remaining salt.
- Bake for 70-90 minutes until crisp and golden brown, rotating sheets halfway through.
- Cool slightly before serving; store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg