Zuchinni Chips, Microwaved or Baked
Zucchini Chips in the Microwave or Oven
Cook these zucchini chips in the microwave or oven. Tips and tricks for the perfectly crisped chip.
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- Olive oil or olive oil-based cooking spray
- Salt
Instructions
To cook in microwave To bake in the oven- Thinly slice the zucchini, about 1/4 inch in width, preferably with a mandolin to ensure a uniform width.
- Coat a microwave safe plate with cooking spray.
- Place zucchini in a single layer on the plate.
- Lightly coat the top of the zucchini with olive oil.
- Lightly season with salt.
- Microwave on high for about 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Watch closely to determine the correct cooking time which will vary based upon microwave, width of slices and amount of oil used.
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F.
- Place zucchini in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Lightly coat the tops of the zucchini with olive oil.
- Lightly season with salt.
- Bake for 40 minutes.
- Flip the zucchini slices, coat with olive oil and lightly season with salt.
- Bake for another 40 minutes or until zucchini slices are slightly browned.
Notes
Tips: 1) Cut slices in a uniform width 2) Lightly coat with oil, pat off excess oil 3) Lightly season with salt 4) Watch the cooking time closely.