Low-Carb Baked Zucchini Chips
Baked zucchini chips are one of the easiest and healthiest low-carb snacks you can make yourself. They are full of flavor and the perfect way to enjoy a crispy snack while still keeping it diabetes friendly.
Ingredients
- 2 - 3 large zucchinis
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 teaspoons seasoning, (cumin, paprika, curry, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 F (110°C) and line a large baking tray with paper towels (use two baking trays if necessary).
- Very thinly slice the zucchini (with a mandolin or a sharp knife).
- Lay the zucchini in a single layer on paper towels and sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of salt on. Leave for 10 – 15 minutes so the salt can draw some of the water out of the zucchini.
- Pat dry, lay another layer of paper towel on top, and then place a baking tray with something heavy on top. Leave for 10 minutes until the last bits of excess water have been pressed out.
- Lightly oil the zucchini chips and lay them in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Season with your favorite chip seasonings. Paprika, cumin, etc work well. There is no need to add salt as the salt used to release moisture will season the chips well.
- Bake at 225F (110 C) for 1½ – 2 hours until crisp. Check your chips quite often as ovens vary and can cook the chips differently.
- You can leave the chips in the oven while it cools off. This will keep them from absorbing moisture while cooling and make the even crispier!
Notes
This recipe makes roughly 8 servings of chips.
Once the chips are done baking, allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should stay crisp and fresh for several days.
If the chips start to get a little soggy, you can “re-crisp” them by putting them in the oven again at low heat
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Low-Carb Baked Zucchini Chips
Amount per Serving
Calories
44
% Daily Value*
Fat
3.6
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.5
g
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
449
mg
19
%
Potassium
210.8
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
2.5
g
1
%
Fiber
0.8
g
3
%
Sugar
2
g
2
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
-7
IU
-0
%
Net carbs
1.7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.