Baked Zucchini Chips (2024)

This is a great way to introduce zucchini into the old repertoire, because most everything is better with a bit of crunch and a bit of cheese.

If you’re searching for a way to introduce more zucchini into the old repertoire, these zucchini coins with Parmesan are just what you need, because most everything is better with a bit of crunch and a bit of cheese. Conversely, if you need a way to use up an excess of zucchini in late summer, this is an excellent option!

(And can you imagine a world where these zucchini coins were actual currency? “Hello, my good sir, I would like to purchase that mid-length coat, in the dark misty sage, size extra large.” “Why of course, my dear lady. That will be 100 Parmesan Zucchini Coins. Shall I wrap it for you, or would you like to wear it out?”)

Crunchy Zucchini Chips in the Oven

This recipe is especially nice as it gives you a crispy (not at all soggy!) vegetable without frying, just the heat from your good old oven and a great crunchy coating.

I was going to make this with Panko bread crumbs, but then realized I had run out. But running out of bread crumbs can be an inspiration waiting in the wings, as you rummage through your cabinets deciding what to crush in place of the bread crumbs, and on this occasion a bag of open tortilla chips saved the day. The salt in the chips means that you will probably want to skip any additional salt in the recipe.

Baked Zucchini Chips: A great way to turn zucchini into a crispy snack, side dish or nibble with co*cktails.

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Choosing Zucchini for Zucchini Chips

Here is everything you need to know about picking, storing and preparing zucchini! Also note that you want to use small, firm zucchini for this recipe. Larger zucchini will likely be waterier, and not hold up as well to being dipped and baked without turning mushy.

What to Serve with Baked Zucchini Chips

These would also be great served with drinks as an appetizer (try a classic co*cktail, like a Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Cosmo, or French 75). Or as a side dish for anything from grilled chicken breasts to sliced pork loin to a chicken, bacon and avocado spread sandwich.

Other Easy Zucchini Recipes:

• Zoodle Salad with Scallion Vinaigrette
• Classic Zucchini Bread or Muffins
• Zucchini Ribbon Salad
• Zucchini Fritti
• Whole Grain Penne with Zucchini, Tomato and Feta