Oven Baked Zucchini Chips

These tasty oven baked zucchini chips are crunchy, crispy, quick and easy to make and they will not last long in your house 😉

Oven baked zucchini chips are one of my favorites things to make.  They taste like a guilty pleasure and the amount you get from one zucchini is more than enough!  With this particular recipe I used 2 small zucchinis, but you can also use 1 large. Either way you have leftovers. 

Some people even call them zucchini parmesan chips because obviously, you are using parmesan cheese.  You can make them without parmesan too if you aren't a fan, but I love my cheese 🙂 These are also super simple to make, as most of my recipes!

Ingredients to make this dish

You don't need much and it takes minimal time, but these are the ingredients to make this dish.  I used:

1. 1 large zucchini, or 2 small. to identify a good zucchini, make sure the vegetable feels firm yet tender with shiny or glossy skin.
2. 1 cup panko crumbs. I recommend using panko instead of using bread crumbs because panko absorbs less oil and produces a lighter and crunchier taste.
3. 2 eggs.  large and whisked
4. coconut cooking spray. the trick to crisping these zucchini chips is to spray them before baking with coconut cooking spray.
5. OPTIONAL: I have noticed lately that I am a huge fan of truffle. I sprinkled this on top at the end and I couldn't shoved enough chips in my mouth at once. Truffle Salt!
6. OPTIONAL: If you want a tasty dip you can use marinara dip or my favorite Tessemae's Classic Ranch!

Cookware to make this dish

1. Baking tray. I like using these Rachael Ray tray because of the grips on the sides, click here if interested.
2. Shallow dishes. When I coat the zucchini sticks in egg then in the panko mix I like to use shallow dishes.  Try these out. They can also be used as serving bowls because they are wide and shallow. 
3. Mandoline Slicer. If you have good knife skills by all means kudos to you! I have newly purchased this amazing product that I will continue to use from now on. Fullstar Mandoline Slicer I've created a step by step below on how I used this slicer for these oven baked zucchini chips.

How to make zucchini chips

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.

Start by slicing the zucchini.  Cut off each end. Then, slice into super thin circles starting at one end of the zucchini and working your way to the other. Either use a cutting board and chef's knife or the mandoline slicer like I suggested above. Lightly sprinkle your sliced zucchini with kosher salt and pepper to your liking.

Combine the panko breadcrumbs, italian seasoning, and grated parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.

Whisk the eggs together in a separate dish. Working in batches dip each zucchini chip into the egg and then into the panko mixture.  Next, set each coated chip on the baking tray. Continue until you've used all your chips. Spray the tops of the zucchini chips with coconut cooking spray to crisp them up.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly brown.  Remove from oven and if desired sprinkle with a dash of truffle salt before serving. You can dip in marinara sauce, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Best time of year to eat zucchini

Zucchini is a summer squash whose fruit are harvested when their immature seeds and rind are still soft and edible. Ordinary zucchini fruit are any shade of green. At maturity, they can grow to nearly 1 meter or about 3 feet in length. They are normally harvested at about 15-25 cm. about 6-10 inches. Zucchini's peak season is June through August, but it is also fairly easy to find in supermarkets year round.

Temperature to cook zucchini chips

You will bake your zucchini chips at 425 degrees fahrenheit. I baked mine for only 8 to 10 minutes. Every oven is different. Some ovens might go a little longer, but no more than 12 minutes. The time will depend on how thick or thin you slice your zucchini. Since I used a Mandoline slicer my chips were extremely thin.

Why eat zucchini chips

Zucchini chips are definitely healthier for you than eating a bag of potato chips. First of all, these chips are baked and not fried so you're not using all that greasy oil to fry them up. Zucchini is also way lower in carbs and has a lot more fiber than potatoes. Zucchini is also rich in several vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial plant compounds. Zucchini chips are a perfect alternative for a healthy snack or a healthy side dish. Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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