These low-carb, Baked Zucchini Chips are a healthy alternative to high-carbohydrate chips and perfect for the keto diet and those watching their carb count. I love to serve these as a snack at parties with lemon pepper wings and chicken lettuce wraps. They also work great as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.
These fun zucchini vegetable chips are crisp, tasty, and easy to make. They require time and patience as they cook low and slow for a couple of hours. I like to dip them in homemade ranch, comeback sauce, or honey mustard sauce. Please keep in mind that the honey mustard sauce is not on the Keto plan.
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Ingredients Needed
- Zucchini: chose medium, firm, unblemished zucchini
- Olive oil: extra virgin
- Seasonings: salt, black pepper, and ground cayenne pepper
How To Make Zucchini Chips
This is the nutshell version, please see the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions.
Start by cutting your zucchini slices about 1/8 inch thick. Lay them in a single layer on parchment-covered sheet pans. Blot with paper towels several times to remove any excess moisture. Brush with a thin coat of olive oil or use cooking spray.
Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and, if desired, ground cayenne pepper. Place the baking sheets in a preheated oven and cook until golden brown and crispy. Rotate the baking sheets every 30 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- A mandolin slicer or food processor helps cut the chips into uniform thickness; however, it can still be done with a sharp knife.
- Place the chips on baking sheets that have been covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper so they do not stick.
- Very little of each seasoning is needed because the dehydration process will really intensify the seasonings.
- The drying process can take up to two hours in the oven, so plan accordingly.
Seasoning Variations
- Cajun Seasoning
- Italian Seasoning
- Taco Seasoning
- Greek Seasoning
Frequently Asked Questions
To make air fryer zucchini chips, first preheat the air fryer to 325 degrees. Then, lay the chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for about 10 minutes or until brown and crispy. Work in batches.
First, cool the chips. Then, store them in an airtight container. They will stay crispy for about a day, so try to enjoy them quickly.
More Zucchini Recipes
Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini cut in 1/8 inch rounds
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- Cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees. Covering a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay zucchini rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Blot with paper towels several times to remove any excess moisture. Brush lightly with olive oil or use an olive oil spray. Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, and, if desired, ground cayenne pepper. (see notes)
- Bake until golden brown and crispy: approximately 2 hours. Check on the chips every 10-15 minutes after 1 hour of baking time. Rotate the baking sheets every 30 minutes.
Notes
- A mandolin slicer or food processor helps cut the chips into uniform thickness; however, it can still be done with a sharp knife.
- Place the chips on baking sheets that have been covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper so they do not stick.
- Very little of each seasoning is needed because the dehydration process will really intensify the seasonings.
- The drying process can take up to two hours in the oven, so plan accordingly.
Nutrition
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Tammy
I love zucchini and this was a delicious and healthy snack. Perfect with the fresh zucchini from my garden! Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!
Yeah Lifestyle
These are really tasty and easy to make. The bonus being that they are much healthier too and you feel good that you have made them yourself.
Beth Pierce
I agree 100%
Paula Richie
Sounds delicious and versatile! Great choices for snacks at parties or as a flavorful side dish.
Karen
The Zucchini chips look out of this world! I can’t wait to make your recipe, it is healthy and looks delicious.
Marysa
These look wonderful! I am surprised how well they dry out. I will have to try these out this summer.
Susan
These Baked Zucchini Chips are delicious and are perfect for my eating plan. Thanks for the great recipe.
Samantha Donnelly
These sound perfect for a healthier snack, definitely one to try out as. a change
Monidipa Dutta
The step-by-step instructions looks easy to follow, and the end result I am sure will be crispy and flavorful. It’s a healthy and tasty alternative to regular potato chips. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome! Enjoy!
Sandra
Really amazing! These chips are totally addictive!
Erin
My new favorite chip. So much healthier and tastier than potato chips.
Tiffany La Forge-Grau
These actually look really delicious. Zucchini is such a great food item to have a lot of recipes for.
Sandra
These look really delish!! Perfect snack and appetizer!
Jacque Hastert
I made these last night and I love how tasty they are! Guilt-free snacking for the win!
Cathy
YES! These are my new favorite snack! Definitely going to experiment with different seasonings, too. Thanks for the great idea!
Chrissie Baker
I love zucchini chips! And these look perfectly crispy!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
These easy Baked Zucchini Chips are would disappear in our house!