Crunchy Zucchini Chips: A Guilt-Free Snack
Make crispy, crunchy zucchini chips in the oven or air fryer for a healthy, low-carb snack alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 90 min
- Total Time: 105 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 degrees Celsius) or set your air fryer to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (150 degrees Celsius).
- Wash and thinly slice the zucchini into rounds, about 1/8 inch thick. A mandoline slicer works best for uniform thickness.
- Place the zucchini slices on a clean kitchen towel or paper towels. Cover them with another towel and press firmly to remove as much excess moisture as possible. This step is key for crunch.
- In a bowl, toss the dried zucchini slices with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until lightly coated.
- Arrange the slices in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they do not overlap. For air frying, place them in a single layer in the basket.
- Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, flipping the chips halfway through. If using an air fryer, cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check the chips frequently after the first hour of baking. They are done when they are dry and crisp. If they are still soft, continue baking in 15-minute intervals.
- Remove from the oven or air fryer and let them cool completely on a wire rack. They will crisp up more as they cool.
Notes
- Removing moisture is the most important step to prevent sogginess. Press hard after slicing.
- For extra flavor, try using onion powder or nutritional yeast instead of paprika.
- Store cooled, completely dry chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
