Want to make a delicious afternoon snack with our Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips recipe? These oven baked easy zucchini chips are the perfect way to satisfy and share your cravings with the whole family.
Zucchini chips are a delicious addition to your charcuterie board together with some Mexican salsa, delicious ranch dressing or ever so popular guacamole.
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Healthy Zucchini Recipes
Zucchinis are considered universal for cooking because of their mild and neutral flavor.
I have made different zucchini recipes for you, and it is always a fun experience using this delicious low carb veggie. I remember trying to eat zucchini bread and zucchini fries when I was little and it was always a treat.
Our most popular is still the dehydrated zucchini chips using the dehydrator. It is a perfect low-carb, crispy snack whenever you need a bite. Additionally, you should explore other zucchini recipes like crispy baked zucchini covered with the best low carb panko, cheesy zucchini boats, as a delicious family dinner and stuffed zucchini mini bites that taste better than grilled zucchini.
I even made a twist between zucchini and chocolate with our extra moist chocolate zucchini cake. The flavor is unbelievably rich, and they made a good pair because the zucchini adds moisture and tenderness to the cake, making it delightful and moist.
Why People Love Zucchini?
Zucchini is a popular vegetable in many cuisines around the world. I first tried zucchini when I was still a little kid. Believe me or not, my mom made zucchini chips as a regular snack in our house, which became my favorite.
There are a lot of reasons to love zucchini. You can use it on different dishes and enjoy it in ways you will love it even more. Even today, I still make zucchini chips because it reminds me of the first time I tried them. I love zucchini.
Zucchini chips inside white bowl.
Is Baked Zucchini Chips Keto?
These baked zucchini chips are a perfect keto-friendly snack. I used nothing in this recipe to coat the chips apart from sweet paprika and salt.
In general, if you want to make keto-friendly chips, you would want to avoid using traditional breading or coatings that contain flour or breadcrumbs, as these are high in carbs. For low carb way, we have our own keto breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds.
Making Baked Zucchini Chips In The Oven
When making crispy chips, we always go with the oven and bake them as it is a straightforward method, plus it brings out good texture and flavor to our chips.
Oven-baked vegetable chips are always the best since they always look good in flavor and texture, like our cucumber and radish chips. They are one of the best-baked snacks I’ve ever made.
Sweet Paprika Seasoning For a Healthy Snack
Sweet paprika is a spice made from ground dried sweet peppers and is known for its mild and sweet flavor, which sets it apart from other types of paprika, such as hot or smoked paprika.
I use sweet paprika seasoning in so many recipes to give the zucchini chips a sweet and smokey flavor. You can enjoy it as an alternative to your usual traditional potato chips snack.
What Is Your Favorite Zucchini Recipe?
When I was in high school, my auntie used to make zucchini lasagna every Christmas Eve. She used such a great recipe that my brother and I would ask for it even if we didn’t cook. It became my favorite and I looked forward to it every year. It was flavorful, like a regular pasta lasagna, and the top had brown and crispy bits.
Let me know your favorite one.
A girl holding a brown paper bag filled with chips.
How To Make Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips Recipe
Here, let me walk you through the process of making these healthy baked zucchini chips.
I advise choosing fresh zucchini from the garden before making this recipe to get better zucchini slices and better results after baking.
Kitchen Gadgets Needed to Make This Recipe:
Baking Sheet or Parchment Paper
Baking Tray
Mixing Bowl
Ingredients You Need to Make Zucchini Chips:
Zucchini
Sweet Paprika
Olive Oil
Salt
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
Start by preheating the oven to 425°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius).
First, wash and slice the zucchini round and turn it into perfectly thin slices.
After you slice your zucchini, pat them dry using kitchen or paper towels before transferring them into a bowl.
Ingredients for low carb baked zucchini chips.
Second Step: Mix
Once in a bowl, sprinkle the zucchini slices with sweet paprika and salt, followed by a small amount of olive oil for the coating.
Mix until you cover all the slices evenly with sweet paprika powder.
Sliced zucchini in a bowl.
Third Step: Layer The Zucchinis
Prepare your baking tray and arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer. Lay the zucchini slices evenly.
Sliced zucchini on a baking sheet.
Fourth Step: Bake
Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes.
Remember to watch them and flip the slices between the baking times so they will cook evenly and get crispy.
Once the zucchini chips are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
Zucchini slices on a baking sheet with a fork.
TIPS AND TRICKS TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CHIPS
Spray container – you can use a spray container for your olive oil for an even amount and prevent waste.
Remove moisture – zucchini contains a lot of water, so pat the zucchini with paper towels to remove excess moisture after washing it. Salting the zucchini beforehand will pull even more moisture from them.
Parchment paper – you can use parchment paper on your baking tray so the slices won’t stick to the pan.
Check regularly – keep an eye on it while baking zucchini slices because they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt very quickly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Can I Season Zucchini Chips With Any Flavors?
You can flavor zucchini chips with your choice of seasonings.
Standard options include kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, parmesan cheese, or other herbs and spices. Just make sure you distribute the seasoning evenly. You can also sprinkle some tomato powder at the end when serving them.
What To Serve With Crispy Zucchini Chips?
Like any chip snack such as fried onions, you can serve it with homemade fresh dips like our signature salsa and marinara sauce that are entirely gluten-free and perfect for low-carb diets. Creamy and cheesy dips are also an excellent pair for zucchini chips. You will always go right serving them with our buffalo chicken dip, homemade ranch dressing, and cheese dip.
You can dip the zucchini with a freshly made guacamole dip because its zesty flavor is perfect for zucchini chips.
Can I Air Fry Zucchini Chips?
Yes, you can use an air fryer for your zucchini chips. They can also get the same crisp as when you bake them in an oven, requiring minimal oil.
Zucchini chips in a bowl on top of a wooden table.
How Do I Store Baked Zucchini Chips?
You can store your zucchini chips in an airtight container at room temperature. You can preserve them for a few days or even a week, but be aware that the longer your chips sit, the more you will lose their crispiness.
Can I Freeze Those Best Zucchini Chips?
Yes, you can freeze them. Just place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer them to a freezer-safe, airtight container or a freezer bag, keeping them suitable for a few months.
To get the crispines back, reheat them in the oven or air fryer when you are ready to eat them again after freezing.
More Healthy Recipes
If you want some great tips for your kitchen pantry, look at how to preserve your vegetables by freezing them, as I have here how to freeze avocado, cabbage, and zucchini. Store them easier than what you will typically do for preservation.
Want to make a delicious afternoon snack with our Keto Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips recipe? These oven baked easy zucchini chips are the perfect way to satisfy and share your cravings with the whole family.
Start by preheating the oven to 425°Fahrenheit (220°Celsius). First, wash and slice the zucchini round and turn it into perfectly thin slices. After you slice your zucchini, pat them dry using kitchen or paper towels before transferring them into a bowl.
Once in a bowl, sprinkle the zucchini slices with sweet paprika and salt, followed by a small amount of olive oil for the coating. Mix until you cover all the slices evenly with sweet paprika powder.
Prepare your baking tray and arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer. Lay the zucchini slices evenly.
Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes. Remember to watch them and flip the slices between the baking times so they will cook evenly and get crispy. Once the zucchini chips are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. They will continue to crisp up as they cool.
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Notes
Spray container – you can use a spray container for your olive oil for an even amount and prevent waste.
Remove moisture – zucchini contains a lot of water, so pat the zucchini with paper towels to remove excess moisture after washing it. Salting the zucchini beforehand will pull even more moisture from them.
Parchment paper – you can use parchment paper on your baking tray so the slices won't stick to the pan.
Check regularly – keep an eye on it while baking zucchini slices because they can go from perfectly crispy to burnt very quickly.
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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Keto Snacks
Here are some quick and easy snacks you can make for your keto party, as appetizers, or just for munching between meals.
Cucumber Chips Recipe
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Tried making these Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips for the first time today and it was so delicious. The chips turned out so crispy and flavorful. And I enjoyed it with your homemade ranch dressing.
I am always looking for something crunchy and crispy in my rice bowl and reach out for potato crisps. These are so much better than those. Found a good recipe, thanks to you!
I love how crispy it was and so delicious too. Perfect for snacking, especially when paired with cheese or ranch dip. I’ve convinced my kids to swap this with store-bought potato chips so it’s definitely a winner.
The chips were perfectly crispy. And your tip about using parchment paper saved me from a sticky situation. Thanks for the tip!
So glad you enjoyed them.
Tried making these Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips for the first time today and it was so delicious. The chips turned out so crispy and flavorful. And I enjoyed it with your homemade ranch dressing.
Those are our favorite.
I am always looking for something crunchy and crispy in my rice bowl and reach out for potato crisps. These are so much better than those. Found a good recipe, thanks to you!
Happy you have enjoyed them.
I love how crispy it was and so delicious too. Perfect for snacking, especially when paired with cheese or ranch dip. I’ve convinced my kids to swap this with store-bought potato chips so it’s definitely a winner.
It is a great way to get them try something a bit healthier. Happy they liked it.
Zucchini chips are such a great idea to have as an alternative for dips. I made these for a pot luck, and they disappeared!
Great pot luck idea.