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A pile of crispy zucchini chips on a white plate with a side of ketchup

Zucchini Chips

These Zucchini Chips are crispy, delicious and easy to make in your oven or air fryer. Made with an almond flour coating, they're the perfect side dish or snack to use up your garden veggies. Kid-friendly, gluten-free, low carb, keto, dairy-free with paleo, Whole30 and vegan options.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer zucchini, baked zucchini, easy low carb dinner, keto appetizer, keto side dish, zucchini chips
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 106 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large egg , for vegan chips, sub with 2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes, until thick.
  • 1/2 cup almond meal
  • 1/4 cup grated Vegan Parmesan cheese , can sub with regular grated parmesan cheese if not dairy free or 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast for Whole30 / Paleo
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt ,

OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR ADDED FLAVOR:

  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Optional crunch:

Instructions

  1. PREHEAT OVEN AND PREPARE BAKING SHEETS:

  2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and lightly grease or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper

  3. CUT THE ZUCCHINI: Wash zucchini and cut zucchini into rounds about 1/2 inch thick.

    Sliced zucchini rounds on a wooden cutting board
  4. COAT ZUCCHINI IN "BREADING": Beat the egg in a shallow bowl and whisk together the almond meal, Parmesan, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and paprika (if using) in another shallow bowl.

    For extra crispy chips, you can roll into some crushed pork rinds or crushed Paleo crackers such as Simple Mills Fine Ground Sea Salt Almond Flour Crackers.

    A white bowl with almond flour and seasonings to make zucchini chips
  5. Dip each zucchini stick into the egg wash then dredge into the parmesan mixture, coating well on all sides. Place on the baking sheet in a single layer and repeat with remaining zucchini pieces.

    Three sliced zucchini rounds in a bowl of beaten eggs
  6. COOK: Bake them for 21-24 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.

    A baking sheet with unbaked zucchini chips
  7. SERVE: Remove baked zucchini from the oven and serve with desired dipping sauce.
  8. HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CHIPS IN THE AIR FRYER:

  9. Place the breaded zucchini chips in a single layer in the air fryer, you will have to work in batches. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 400F, or until golden and crispy, shaking halfway through.

    A baking sheet with unbaked zucchini chips

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

How to Store: Transfer your leftover zucchini chips into an resealable airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

How To Reheat.

  • In the Oven: Place your leftover zucchini chips on parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 375F for 5-10 minutes or until warm, flipping halfway through.
  • In the Air Fryer: Place the leftover chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375F for 2-3 minutes, or until warm. Flip halfway through

How to Freeze: Allow the chips to cool off completely then place them on a large baking sheet in a single layer. Place the pan in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until hard. Transfer the frozen chips to a freezer resealable bag or an airtight container. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How to Reheat Frozen Zucchini Chips: Remove chips from the freezer.

  • In the Oven: Place your leftover zucchini chips on parchment lined baking sheet in the oven at 375F for 6-9 minutes or until warm, flipping halfway through.
  • In the Air Fryer: Place the chips in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 375F for 4-7 minutes, or until warm. Flip halfway through.
Nutrition Facts
Zucchini Chips
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 106 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 9g18%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.