Crispy Oven Fried Zucchini Chips are coated with Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese then baked in the oven. So crispy and delicious without the extra added calories of frying.
Zucchini Makes the Perfect Healthy Appetizer
Who loves appetizers and snacks?
Me, me, me! !! I could eat appetizers for dinner every night. I love getting appetizers and cocktails with friends however they are not always calorie friendly in a restaurant. So a good option is to make my own appetizers.
Zucchini has a ton of health benefits and this recipe is baked in the oven rather than fried. The crispy coating gives it crunch and great flavor so you won't miss the heavy oil that it would normally be fried in. I actually prefer it baked in the oven for a nice light appetizer.
You can serve this crispy zucchini as an appetizer or a side dish. You really can't go wrong either way. If you have picky children that won't eat many vegetables, this could be a good option to introduce them to zucchini. I serve it with my Easy 25 Minute Marinara Sauce because the coins are great for dipping.
How To make Crispy Zucchini
These baked zucchini chips are super easy to make!
- Slice it into ¼ to ½ inch thick coins depending on how thick you like them.
- It is then coated in an egg wash and dipped in a mixture of Panko bread crumbs, dried herbs and Parmesan cheese.
- The zucchini chips are placed in a single layer on a baking sheet. I like to line my baking sheet with parchment paper for making easy clean up.
- The zucchini coins get brushed with cooking spray then baked in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. They come out golden, crispy and delicious!
More Light Appetizer Recipes:
I love to entertain in the summer. The weather has been nice and we have frequently been having friends over to social distance on our patio. I like to serve a few different appetizers with this Oven Fried Zucchini. Here are some other great appetizer recipes:
- PESTO TORTELLINI SKEWERS
- FETA CHEESE DIP WITH RED PEPPERS
- GREEK KOFTA KABOBS (with GROUND VEAL)
- BUFFALO CHICKEN FLATBREAD WITH BACON
- SHRIMP NACHOS
- TOMATO PESTO CAPRESE BITES
- SWEET AND SPICY SHRIMP (ONLY 10 MINUTES!)
More Zucchini Recipes
- Chococolate Chip Zucchini Bread
- Zucchini Noodles with Healthy Bolognese Sauce
- Italian Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats via Food Fanatic
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Crispy Oven Fried Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 2 medium size zucchini
- cooking spray
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Trim the ends off of the zucchini. Slice each zucchini into ¼ to ½ inch coins. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Combine the Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning then mix thoroughly. Dip the zucchini coins into the egg wash then the crumb mixture, making sure to coat evenly.
- Place on baking sheet. Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until browned. Cook on broil for the last 2 minutes of baking if you would like it extra crispy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.
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First publish Jan 2019; Updated June 2020
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Emily Liao
Loved these zucchini chips! Perfectly crisp. Will definitely make again 🙂
Anastasia Papapetros
These look absolutely scrumptious! Definite be making them as a side for family dinner night, my family will love them!
Adriana
Perfect side and snack too, I enjoyed that this is oven baked and not fried. The Italian flavors are stunning cannot get enough of these crispy zucchini fries.
Pam
Can't wait to try these. I agree with you - I love a meal made up entirely of appetizers.
Katie
I made these for my kids and they loved them! I'm always happy for a way to get more veggies in their diets!
Marta
These parmesan crisps look so crunchy and flavorful!
Amber Myers
Oh yes, I am excited to try these out. They look and sound amazing.
Angela Cardamone @marathonsandmotivation.com
These look and sound amazing! I love how easy they are to make too, perfect app or side...YUM!!!
Marina
These really look amazing. Have to try them soon even if mine won't be exactly like yours because I have skip eggs and cheese.
Katie
Looks amazing! Can't wait to try this with my friends and family.
kimberly k lewis
this looks like the perfect snack! thanks for sharing!
Nancy Lauff
The best way to use my zucchini. Made them as one of our side dishes dushes! Substituted almond flour for the panko. Yummo!
Nathan King
As much as I love a classic french fry, I bet these zucchini chips pack just as much flavor for a fraction of the calories. Can't wait to give these a try!
Emmeline
These are amazing!! Such a great appetizer - and perfect for snacking on the couch 😉
Colleen
We loved these zucchini chips! The parmesan makes them so flavorful and crispy!
Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness
Wow! This looks amazing! I never know what to make with all the zucchini I have in the house, so this is perfect for the next time I have an overflowing amount. Bookmarked to make later 🙂
Jacqueline Debono
I often fill up on the appetizers and then don't have room for the main meal! But that's okay coz they're usually delicious! These oven fried zucchini look and sound really good. Definitely on my to make list!
Shruthi
Crunchy and flavorful - gotta love parmesan with zucchini! Unbeatable combination and so much healthier too!
Charlotte McCall
I made these and loved them! I felt that 1/2 inch was a bit too thick, so I cut them closer to 1/4 inch. So I had to almost triple the bread crumbs and the parmesan. So it made them less healthy. But they were delicious!
lisa
Thanks for the tip! I have been making my batch thinner too so I just updated the instructions to reflect that. The more crunchier the better!
Dana
Pleasantly surprised with how good these are! The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the panko was crunchy and crispy. I will definitely be making this again!
lisa
Glad you liked them!
Barb
These were so good! Since I’m vegan I substituted vegan mayonnaise for the egg wash (the mayo was diluted with a bit of water.)
lisa
Great idea and thanks for letting me know as I will put it in my notes for other readers! Enjoy!
Jenessa
What are the eggs for then? Am I missing something here or are you? Confused.
lisa
The eggs are beaten and then the zucchini is dipped in them before coating with the breading. This way the breading sticks an dyou get a nice crunchy coating.
Kobi Briggs
Very easy to make. Very tasty. Definitely needs salt and pepper.
lisa
Glad you enjoyed! Yes, I like to add salt and pepper to taste as everyone likes different amounts.