Description
Make thin, crispy zucchini chips seasoned with a strong salt and vinegar flavor using an oven baking method.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit (107 degrees Celsius). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchini. Slice the zucchini very thinly, aiming for 1/16 inch thickness. A mandoline slicer works best for uniform thinness.
- Place the zucchini slices in a large bowl. Pour the white vinegar over the slices and toss gently to coat them evenly. Let them sit for 5 minutes.
- Drain the zucchini slices well. Pat them completely dry using paper towels. This step is crucial for crispiness.
- In a small bowl, mix the sea salt and garlic powder.
- Arrange the dried zucchini slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Do not overlap the slices.
- Bake for 1 hour. Flip each chip over carefully.
- Continue baking for another 1 to 1.5 hours, checking every 20 minutes. The chips are done when they are dry and crisp throughout. Total baking time may range from 2 to 2.5 hours depending on your oven and slice thickness.
- Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle the salt and garlic powder mixture evenly over the warm chips.
- Let the chips cool completely on the baking sheets before serving or storing. They will crisp up more as they cool.
Notes
- For extra tang, you can lightly spritz the chips with more vinegar before the final baking period.
- If you use an air fryer, cook in batches at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Store cooled chips in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 150 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0