Zucchini Chips
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  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 medium zucchini (about 10 ounces)Pinch saltPinch black pepperParchment paper
Directions
Cut the unpeeled zucchini into 1/16 inch slices using a knife, the slicing blade of a food processor, or a mandoline.
Place cut slices onto paper towels, and pat them dry.

MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS: (UPDATED)
Place a sheet of parchment paper atop a microwave-safe plate.
Mist the zucchini slices with cooking spray, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place each slice on the plate, being careful not to overlap the slices.
Microwave on high for up to six minutes, let rest for one minute, then cook another minute. You want to let the chips rest when they appear to be drying out but are not yet browned.
Remove any chips that have light brown spots and the cook remaining chips, if any, for one more minute. Repeat with the remaining slices using the same parchment. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the zucchini atop the parchment in a single layer, then mist with cooking spray.
Bake for 10 minutes, flip, then bake for another 10 minutes, or until the chips have reached the desired crispiness.
For crispier chips, use a wire rack instead of parchment.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings, approximately 20 chips per serving.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 15.2
  • Total Fat: 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 77.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 0.6 g

Member Reviews
  • KREESPA
     Another failed veggie chip experience for me. I'm sure it's not the recipe but my execution.. but they either come out still soggy or burnt to a crisp. I even started a fire in the microwave! Yep, I'm awesome. Though the soggy ones were tasty :P - 10/8/12
  • CD13538357
     I put them on the paper bags and into the microwave and paper GOT FIRE!!!!!! Taset was aweful, texture mushy. They went straight to the trash. - 1/21/13
  • TUCSONJILL
     I loved the idea and liked the flavor, but I couldn't get the chips to crisp up without burning them black. I don't own a dehydrator, but might try them in the oven to see if that's any better. - 1/18/13
  • GRACEISENUF
     I was going to try this until I read the reviews..maybe this should be removed as one lady said it started a FIRE in her microwave. I think that might be appropriate. - 9/1/13
  • CD12416725
     THIS ABSOLUTELY WAS HORRIBLE! They were burnt and soggy. I even tried again to see if I was doing it wrong. I wasn't and they still were gross :( - 1/22/13
  • MONADM1
     Just looking at the picture, I wouldn't think that microwaving would produce this texture. Looks more blistered, like deep-fried zucchini.... Tell me it's really microwaved ! - 1/18/13
  • CD13421483
     I attempted but failed. The ones that I could peel off were good with MS. Dash Garlic and Herb seasoning. Don't waste a zucchini like I did for a measly two chips. - 1/21/13
  • CD13380427
     Just made a batch on dehydrator, turned out really good, second batch on now trying Mr. Dash southwest chipotle seasoning !! - 3/24/13
  • CD13946151
     On Mother Earth web site there are directions on how to build a cardboard box dehydrator that is really easy. I plan on trying the zucchini chips in that. Very low cost. - 6/26/13
  • CD13426738
     http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/
    Microwave-cooking-and-nutrition.shtml
    Check out this website if you are worried about cooking veggies in the microwave. - 1/14/13
  • LEANIE64
     My experience with zucchini being dehydrated is..it never stays crisp..Does anyone one else have that problem..and if you have found a way to keep it crisp I would like to know..as I love zucchini chips..Thanks - 12/16/12
  • NONNAOF2
     This is quick and easy and a good way to save summer zuchinni! - 8/27/12
  • BLUETABBY
     The recipe doesn't say anything about microwaving them on paper bags! It says to use parchment paper. Those aren't the same thing. Don't blame the recipe if you didn't follow the directions... - 8/12/14
  • VMANBABY
     Great. I have a Pampered Chef chip maker. I cooked for four - five minutes the first time. About two minutes after the rest time. Most were crispy and the ones that were not were still tasty. - 9/1/13
  • FOSTERTRINA
     good thing i read the reveiws BEFORE i wasted my precious time when I could have been exercising!
    - 9/1/13
  • CD13928790
     never thought of dehydrating zucchini- yum! - 9/1/13
  • SOPHIEMAE2007
     They look better in the top picture, which I assume are fried with batter than your example pictures on the right side. I still will try them to try them. - 1/19/13
  • BRMALLORY1986
     The taste isn't bad, but they did not get crispy. Next batch I will try frying them instead. - 7/15/13
  • LILLID200
     not so much! - 4/5/13
  • CD13307125
     like erin said - microwave? really? im not saying i never use one but if you can use an oven or a food dehydrator it would be much beter - 12/9/12
  • CMFARRELL36
     I did this with kale, but in the oven. It worked fine on an oven tray because the bits of kale leaf don't/won't lie flat.
    I didn't enjoy at all, but DH did.
    So I'll be back to try this method of cooking in the m'wave very soon (though not with kale or other floppy leaves). - 10/4/12
  • CD13135481
     Yummy - 9/16/12
  • 092TIFF
     Good idea next on my list ! - 9/1/13
  • JMO070163
     sure will try this recipe - 9/1/13
  • KABOOPER
     There is no other picture as stated. after reading these reviews and not knowing what they mean by accordion the paperbags. I won't be trying this. - 9/1/13



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