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Baked Zucchini Chips are great way to enjoy fried zucchini taste without the extra oil. They are delicious dipped in marinara sauce or ranch.
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We love fried zucchini! Now we have a way that we can enjoy it without the extra oil and it is every bit as good! No need to fire up the fryer, you can bread these lightly in our recipe for seasoned breadcrumbs and bake them in the oven and voila! All the crisp flavor you’re seeking – but in a healthy snack.
Ingredients
- Zucchini
- Eggs
- Milk
- Italian Style Bread Crumbs – use gluten-free bread crumbs for a gluten-free snack.
- Parmesan Cheese
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper – you can also add a little garlic powder.
- Butter or Cooking Spray – olive oil or avocado oil cooking sprays work great!
How to Pick the Perfect Zucchini
Just a few tips, when you are purchasing or growing zucchini, smaller is actually better. The bigger they get the more flavor they lose. My husband actually worked at a zucchini farm when he was in high school and if they got too big, they couldn’t sell it. When preparing this veggie, there are a few ways you can go. I like to cut the zucchini at a bit of an angle so the spears are more like ovals instead of circles. This is great served with some marinara or ranch for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
For the crispiest ever zucchini, slice the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle salt over the zucchini slices and toss to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes and then pat dry with a paper towel. The salt will draw out some of the moisture from the zucchini.
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, bake in the oven or air fryer.
Anything you would dip fries or chips into! We’ve used marinara sauce, ranch, ketchup, fry sauce, and even guacamole or tzatziki sauce.
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How to Make Baked Zucchini Chips
Baked Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 4 small zucchini spears cut on an angle
- 2 eggs
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
- 1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs or finely blended croutons
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
- Butter or cooking spray
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Combine eggs and milk in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini piece into the egg mixture, then dip into bread crumbs until evenly coated in crumbs. Place zucchini on baking sheet, spray the top of each with cooking/butter spray and then bake in the oven at 425-degrees for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- For an added crisp, turn the oven to broil and cook for about 30-45 seconds longer or until golden (watch them closely to prevent burning). Remove from oven and serve hot with ranch dressing or marinara/pizza sauce for dipping.
- *If you really want them fried, you can follow the same preparation instructions but instead of baking: fry in a shallow pan of vegetable oil, turning once to brown on each side.
Notes
- For the crispiest ever zucchini, slice the zucchini and place it in a colander. Sprinkle salt over the zucchini slices and toss to combine. Let sit for 30 minutes and then pat dry with a paper towel. The salt will draw out some of the moisture from the zucchini.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, bake in the oven or air fryer.
- Need dip ideas? We’ve used marinara sauce, ranch, ketchup, fry sauce, and even guacamole or tzatziki sauce.
Love fried zucchini, or baked. Thanks so much.
Made this and they turned out great! Thanks!
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Katie said…
This looks great! I can't wait to try it!
Posted by Katie to Favorite Family Recipes at May 11, 2011 1:02 PM
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Marie said…
Thanks so much for this recipe. We have zucchini planted and plan to use this when we have some ready to eat.
Love,
Marie
Posted by Marie to Favorite Family Recipes at May 11, 2011 8:09 PM
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Kathy said…
hello Good Day, i just want you to know that i really enjoy
looking arround in your websiteand thanks for sharing imformation
-kathy
http://www.healthandwellnessconsultants.com
Posted by kathleen to Favorite Family Recipes at May 12, 2011 12:30 AM
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Liz said…
I am planning on making this with the organic zukes we are having delivered this week. YUM!
Posted by Liz to Favorite Family Recipes at May 12, 2011 7:28 AM
MMM, I made these last night with my garden zucchini and they were fantastic!
I am planning on making this with the organic zukes we are having delivered this week. YUM!
hello Good Day, i just want you to know that i really enjoy
looking arround in your websiteand thanks for sharing imformation
-kathy
http://www.healthandwellnessconsultants.com
Thanks so much for this recipe. We have zucchini planted and plan to use this when we have some ready to eat.
Love,
Marie
This looks great! I can't wait to try it!