Description
These Baked Zucchini Chips are a healthy and flavorful alternative to traditional potato chips. Thinly sliced zucchini is seasoned with smoked paprika and baked to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Chips:
- 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
Instructions
- Slice Zucchini: Slice zucchini crosswise into 1/8 inch thick slices using a mandolin slicer or food processor.
- Drain Zucchini: Place the zucchini in layers into a colander or sieve, sprinkling with a little salt with each layer. Let drain for one hour.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 225°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry Zucchini: Lay the zucchini slices out on a tea towel and pat dry. Then, arrange them on the baking sheets, spray with avocado oil, and sprinkle with the spice mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 70 to 90 minutes until dry and crisp, rotating sheets halfway through baking.
- Season: Sprinkle with additional salt to taste and serve immediately.
- Storage: Store in a covered container for up to 3 days. Re-crisp in a warm oven if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked Zucchini Chips, Zucchini Recipe, Healthy Snack
