Description
Crispy zucchini chips bring summer snacking to a whole new level of deliciousness. Grab some fresh zucchini, slice them thin, coat with seasoned breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown for a crunchy treat that disappears faster than you can make them.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized zucchini
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil
Optional Topping:
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rinse 2 medium zucchini thoroughly and slice them into ⅛-inch thin rounds using a sharp knife, creating uniform chips for even cooking.
- Crack 2 eggs into a medium bowl and whisk until smooth and well-blended for your coating liquid.
- In a separate shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until completely combined.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, filling about 2 inches deep, and heat to 350°F, monitoring temperature with a digital thermometer.
- Dunk each zucchini chip first into the whisked eggs, ensuring complete coverage, then roll thoroughly in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help crumbs adhere.
- Slide coated zucchini chips into the hot oil carefully, working in small batches to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent temperature.
- Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes, turning once, until chips reach a deep golden brown color and develop a crispy exterior.
- Remove chips with a slotted spoon, transferring to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Optional: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese over warm chips for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve chips immediately while hot and crisp for the best taste and crunch.
Notes
- Cut zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent crispiness.
- Pat zucchini dry with paper towels before coating to help breading stick better and prevent soggy chips.
- Use a thermometer to maintain consistent oil temperature, which prevents greasy chips and ensures perfect golden-brown color.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs, which will create an equally crispy result.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-12 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg