Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Crisps are a highly addictive healthy snack that is incredibly simple and easy to make with just two ingredients! Serve this Crispy Parmesan Zucchini recipe with a side of homemade ranch dressing for dipping and you’ll have a delicious, good for you snack that your whole family will love. (this post was originally sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch)

We love using zucchini in our recipes. It’s healthy, adds moisture in place of butter or oil and has a very mild flavor that is great with Italian dishes like Goat Cheese and Marinara Stuffed Zucchini Boats and sweet treats like Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins and Chocolate Chip Zucchini Oatmeal Cookies.

EASY BAKED PARMESAN ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Healthy snacking is kind of an oxymoron isn’t it? I mean, when I’m in the mood for snacking, “healthy” isn’t exactly on my mind. However, I do love me some zucchini and coupled with fresh grated Parmesan I can do healthy snacking thing all the livelong day.

When I was a young adult I lived with my grandmother. She’s the one who actually got me addicted to zucchini. Whether it was in her famous Zucchini Bread or in a delicious saute, zucchini was often the vegetable of choice that graced our dinner table. Fried zucchini was her favorite. Not the healthiest of choices but still pretty darn yummy.

HOW TO MAKE PARMESAN ZUCCHINI CRISPS

Well, guess what folks – these Parmesan Zucchini Crisps taste like fried zucchini without all that pesky frying! Parmesan is a hard cheese, so it has a lot less moisture then softer cheeses. Bake it on it’s own and it’s going to form a crispy little shell , and bake that shell over some zucchini slice, well, all bets are off!

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. I’m partial to the parchment for this particular recipe.
2. Slice zucchini into this rounds, no more than a 1/4 inch thick. Use a mandolin if you have one for even slices. I also recommend laying the zucchini out on a flat surface and pressing them with a paper towel to absorb some of the moisture, resulting in crispier zucchini.
3. Arrange zucchini in a single layer (not overlapping) onto the lined baking sheet. It’s ok if they are touching as they will shrink up a bit while they bake. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and sprinkle with a good amount of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese.
4. Bake until golden and crispy, and let cool for a bit before serving.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH THIS CRISPY PARMESAN ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Of course with a delicious snack like this, you’re going to need something to dip it into. We love using any flavor of Ranch dressing or dip, but blue cheese dressing is also quite delicious. They are super addictive, just like potato chips but way better for you.

Give these Parmesan Zucchini Crisps a try with some yummy Ranch on the side, and be sure to pick up a bunch of zucchini – they are as addictive as potato chips and your family will be begging you to make this snack every day!

Here are some more zucchini recipes you’ll love:

• Goat Cheese and Marinara Stuffed Zucchini Boats
• Baked Zucchini Fries
• Lemon Zucchini Bread
• Zucchini with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Bacon, and Crispy Onions
• Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins

Want more delicious snack ideas with Ranch Dressing? Try these:

• Spicy Ranch Pretzels
• Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pinwheels
• Buffalo Ranch Chicken French Bread Pizza
• Parmesan Ranch Baked Chicken

Parmesan Zucchini Crisps

4 from 6 votes

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 3 servings

Author: Kristin

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchinis sliced into ⅛” rounds
• Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 1 ½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Hidden Valley® Simply Ranch for dipping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a metal baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (if using foil, spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray). Set aside.
• Slice zucchini into thin (about ⅛-¼”) slices.
• Optional step: Lay out on a paper towel to dry for 20. Place another paper towel on top of the zucchini slices and press lightly. This will help remove some moisture which will help the zucchini crisp up a little more.
• Arrange zucchini in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. It’s ok if they are touching as they will shrink during baking. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place about a teaspoon of freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top of each slice.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown on top.
• Cool for a few minutes before transferring to a plate.
• Serve with Hidden Valley Simply Ranch for dipping.

Kristin

Hi! I’m Kristin, the creative mind behind Yellow Bliss Road where you will be inspired by tons of easy to follow recipes, lots of free printables, and a little sprinkling of life thrown in for good measure.