Description
Crispy Zucchini Chips with Basil Mayo is a delicious and healthy snack option that combines the crunch of baked zucchini chips with a creamy basil dipping sauce. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced thinly (about 1/8 inch thick)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Wash and dry zucchinis. Slice them thinly, about 1/8 inch thick.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each zucchini slice in olive oil, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently.
- Place coated zucchini slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- While chips bake, mix mayonnaise, chopped basil, and lemon juice in a small bowl for the basil mayo.
- Serve crispy zucchini chips hot with the basil mayo for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices like paprika or cayenne to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Store leftover chips in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs or hot sauce to the mayo.
- You can bake zucchini chips without breadcrumbs for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg