Name: Baked Zucchini Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic salt, divided; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; kosher salt, for sprinkling

Bake sliced zucchini into crispy chips for a healthier summer snack of Baked Zucchini Chips that everyone will love!

An oblong white serving platter of zucchini chips surrounding a bowl of dipping sauce with a metal spoon in it.

Crispy Perfection

The panko and parmesan coating gets nice and crispy as does the zucchini slice, but with a slight chew in the middle. They hold up great for dipping in a thick sauce or hummus and were fabulous on top of a hearty lunch salad!

An oblong white serving platter of zucchini chips surrounding a bowl of hummus.

Vegetables for Picky Kids

My boys are getting pickier and pickier these days so I’m having to up my game when it comes to sneaking fruits and veggies into their meals. I’ve found that smoothies are a shoe-in for fruits. And baking veggies with a crispy coating on them tricks the boys into thinking they’re eating fries. So that’s what we do and it works. Now I can sleep at night knowing that they’re eating something other than cookies and ice cream!

An oblong white serving platter of zucchini chips surrounding a bowl of hummus with a spoon in it.

A Zucchini Recipe You’ll Fall in Love With

Zucchini is coming into season so I’m dying for the boys to fall in love with it as much as I do. Sure, I’ve baked it into brownies and cakes, but that kind of defeats the purpose of striving for a well-balanced diet for all of us.

The boys are all about chips, so I thought why not bake up some thin slices of zucchini with a crispy coating so they’d think they were eating real chips, but really they’d be filling themselves with veggies! It worked and they love them!

Homemade Classic Hummus

This Homemade Classic Hummus recipe is so easy to make and tastes better than store-bought. Serve it as an appetizer or nutritious snack that keeps everyone coming back for more!

What Do I Need to Make Baked Zucchini Chips?

Zucchini, sliced into 1/4 inch thick slices
All-purpose flour
Garlic salt
Large eggs
Panko bread crumbs
Shredded parmesan cheese
Black pepper
Kosher salt
Hummus or your favorite sauce for dipping
3 shallow bowls
Baking sheet
Parchment paper

Thinly sliced zucchini, on a wooden cutting board, glass dishes filled with flour, garlic salt, bread crumbs, grated parmesan cheese, black pepper and salt along with 2 large brown eggs on a counter.

How to Make Baked Zucchini Chips

Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Whisk together flour and 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt in a shallow bowl. Lightly beat eggs together in another shallow bowl.
And then in a third shallow bowl, stir together panko, parmesan, pepper and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt.
One zucchini slice at a time, dip it in the flour mixture until completely coated then shake off any excess.

Transfer to the beaten eggs and dip until completely coated and let any extra drip back into the bowl. Then dip into the panko/parmesan mixture until evenly coated.
Place on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining zucchini slices. Spray zucchini chips with non-stick cooking spray.
Bake on the top rack for 20-25 minutes, flipping them over after 10 minutes, or until the coating starts to turn brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with a little kosher salt. Serve with a thick dressing or hummus.

How to Store Baked Zucchini Chips

Store leftover zucchini chips in an airtight container or baggie at room temperature for up to five days.

The corner of an aluminum baking sheet with four zucchini chips.

If you make these Baked Zucchini Chips and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!

xoxo,