Crispy Zucchini Chips (Printable Version)

Baked zucchini slices, seasoned and crisped to a flavorful, wholesome snack suitable any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchini, washed and thinly sliced to approximately 1/8 inch thickness

→ Seasonings

02 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
03 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

→ Other

06 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat the oven to 225°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Pat the zucchini slices dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, toss zucchini slices with olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional seasonings until evenly coated.
04 - Place zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets, avoiding overlap.
05 - Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, rotating the baking sheets midway to ensure even crispness. Monitor closely during the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
06 - Remove from oven and allow chips to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy, like a vegetable chip you'd actually want to snack on instead of reach for the bag.
  • Almost no prep work, and your oven does the heavy lifting while you forget about them (mostly).
  • It's the kind of snack that feels indulgent but makes you feel good about what you're eating.
02 -
  • Moisture is the enemy here, so don't skip the drying step or you'll end up with chewy vegetables instead of actual chips.
  • Every oven runs different, so start checking at the 45 minute mark instead of trusting the time completely.
  • They crisp up more as they cool, so resist the urge to bake them until they look perfectly done in the oven.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer and you'll have everything sliced in under five minutes, which is time saved you can actually feel.
  • Don't skip rotating the baking sheets halfway through because your oven probably has hot spots that will cook things unevenly.

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