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Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips

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These Zucchini Chips are honestly one of the tastiest ways I have ever had zucchini. Crispy, cheesy, and absolutely divine when served with a side of marinara. Perfect for a snack, appetizer, or even lunch!

A parchment lined basket filled with crispy baked zucchini chips with a side of marinara sauce in a white bowl.

Deliciously Crisp and Flavorful Zucchini Chips

It sure is a good thing that zucchini plants grow like crazy, because there is no shortage of delicious ways to prepare it! After dozens of loaves of zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini muffins, and sweet spiced zucchini pancakes, I was ready for something quick and savory. These baked Zucchini Chips were absolute perfection.

Crispy, crunchy, cheesy, and incredibly flavorful- these Baked Zucchini Chips are nothing short of addicting! We enjoyed them with a side of marinara sauce, but they were pretty amazing all by themselves. Plus, all that dipping makes these a great little snack to make with the kids!

Baked zucchini chips on a small wooden cutting board with a bowl of marinara sauce in the background.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Baked Zucchini Chips:

  • Zucchini
  • Panko Bread Crumbs
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Flour
  • Eggs
  • Dried Basil
  • Dried Oregano
  • Salt & Pepper
Ingredients needed to make crispy baked zucchini chips.

How to Make Baked Zucchini Chips:

  1. Slice your zucchini. You want nice thin rounds, but not too thin. A sharp knife should get the job done. You’ll want your slices to be between 1/8″-1/4″ thick.
  2. Mix together your dry ingredients. In a small bowl mix together the flour, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, and seasonings. Whisk to combine.
  3. Whisk eggs. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs.
  4. Dip your zucchini chips. Dip your zucchini slices into the egg, and then into the parmesan mixture. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. After you’ve dipped all of your zucchini slices, drizzle with a bit of olive oil to get them nice and crispy.
  5. Bake. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until brown and crispy.
  6. Serve. Serve while they are hot and crispy with a side of marinara sauce, if desired. Enjoy!
Process shots showing how to make crispy zucchini chips.

Tips & Suggestions:

Can I make Zucchini Chips in the air fryer?

Yep! To cook these zucchini chips in the air fryer, set it to 400 degrees. Spray lightly with cooking spray and bake for 5 minutes, then flip and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until golden and crispy.

Play with the seasonings!

Instead of basil and oregano, try garlic and chili powder. You can also try adding ranch dressing or taco mix for a boost of flavor.

Different dip ideas:

Instead of marinara, dip your zucchini chips in ranch dressing, fry sauce, or salsa. They’re also delicious all by themselves!

What should I serve with Zucchini Chips?

We often enjoy these as a snack or lunch all by themselves. But if you want to make a meal of them, try serving these zucchini chips as a side with a nice salad, steak, burgers, or these yummy chicken meatballs.

How I should I store leftover Zucchini Chips?

These are definitely best served right after baking, but any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container for a day or two. Reheat in an air fryer or 450 degree oven until heated through and crispy.

A baked zucchini chip dipped in a small bowl of marinara sauce.
A basket of baked zucchini chips coated in parmesan and breadcrumbs with a striped linen in the background.

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Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips

These Zucchini Chips are honestly one of the tastiest ways I have ever had zucchini. Crispy, cheesy, and absolutely divine when served with a side of marinara.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice zucchini into thin rounds.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the egg. In a medium mixing bowl, add the panko, flour, dried basil and oregano, sea salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Stir together until combined.
  • Dip each zucchini slice into the egg, and then the panko mixture making sure to coat both sides. Place onto your prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each zucchini with oil for extra crispiness.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, flipping half way through baking until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve while they are hot and crispy with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 361IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword : Zucchini Chips

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I put mine in the mixture and pressed the crumbs on with my fingers until it was nice and coated. It stuck really well after I did that. Good luck!

Hello,
What’s in the Italian dressing ? we don’t have this in Europe so I would need to prepare myself 🙂
Many thanks and best wishes from Brussels !

The ingredients on the box say: Sugar, salt, sodium citrate, garlic, onions, spice, red bell peppers, carrots, xanthan gum, maltodextrin, parsely, natural flavor, guar gum, citric acid. Good luck!

Make or buy a vinaigrette and use oregano, thyme and basil, fresh or dried. Italian dressing is just vinaigrette with italian seasonings.