Keto Ranch Zucchini Chips will be loved by everyone on a keto or gluten-free diet. These zucchini chips are very crunchy, tasty & low-carb. These crispy chips are made from thin zucchini slices, which are mixed with olive oil & reviving ranch seasoning, which is then baked or air-fried to fulfill the craving for salty and savory foods without the additional carbs. We add the parmesan cheese to make the cheesy & crispy chips, and the ranch seasoning gives the herbaceous flavor and makes the chips tastier. These Keto Ranch Zucchini Chips are guilt-free snacks that we can have as a snack, appetizer, or side dish as they are rich in fiber, vitamins, & antioxidants.
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STATS:
- Prep time: 10 mints.
- Cook time: 1.5 – 2 hours (oven) or 12–15 minutes (air fryer)
- Total time: 1 hr. 40 min (oven)
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Snack, Appetizer
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Serving size: ½ cup chips
- Servings: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Mandolin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Bowl
- Spatula
- Wire rack
INGREDIENTS:
- Two tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tbsp. ranch seasoning
- ¼ tsp. salt
- Two medium zucchinis
- 1 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
INGREDIENTS NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- We have to use firm, fresh zucchini for optimal texture and flavor. We can use the medium-sized zucchini as they are the best and
- they also slice evenly and don’t have much moisture and we have to slice it thin for the crispy chips.
OIL:
- Avocado oil is ideal for air frying since it has a more smoke point than olive oil, although both oils perform well.
RANCH SEASONING:
- Ranch seasoning adds the traditional tangy ranch flavor without any additional carbs. We can also make our seasoning with dried herbs like dill, garlic powder, parsley, onion powder, & salt, or we can also use a sugar-free, keto-friendly ranch seasoning mix.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Parmesan cheese provides additional crunch and a deep, cheesy taste. You would have to utilize the newly chafed Parmesan cheese for the best results.
SALT:
- Salt brings out the moisture in the zucchini which makes the chips crispier and it also improves flavor.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
The Oven Method
- Set the oven temperature to 225°F.
- Put the paper on a pan.
- We can cut the zucchini into rounds which have a 1/8 inch thickness.
- Then we can combine the ranch seasoning and oil in a bowl and mix the zucchini slices to coat them properly.
- We can put the seasoned zucchini slices on the sheet with some distance in one layer and avoid overlapping.
- Now we can bake these zucchini chips for 1 & ½ to 2 hours or till it get golden & crispy and turn the side in between the time.
- When the zucchini slices get baked we can transfer the chips to the wire rack so that they cool down completely and get crispy as well.
The Air Fryer Method
- We can preheat the air fryer to three-seventy-five degrees F.
- Then we can arrange the slices in the basket in a single layer.
- We can air fry the chips for 10 to 15 minutes and shake the basket at half-time.
TIPS:
- We have to use a mandolin slicer to cut the zucchini equally.
- You can also salt the zucchini slices for ten minutes so that the excess moisture will be eliminated.
- We have to be careful while baking these zucchini chips so that they can’t get burned in the end.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE:
- We have to transfer these zucchini chips to the airtight jar and store these chips at the ambient temperature for 2-3 days.
FRIDGE & FREEZER:
- We should not have to store these zucchini chips in the fridge or freezer as the moisture will make the chips soggy and they will lose the crunch.
FAQs:
Are these ranch zucchini chips low in carbs?
- Yes, these ranch zucchini chips are low in carbs content and they just comprise 2.5g net carbs and 2g protein is present in per portion of these chips.
Can I make these ranch chips with the yellow squash?
- We can make these ranch chips with the yellow squash as well and give the same taste as well.
Why my ranch zucchini chips don’t get crispy?
- Your ranch zucchini chips don’t get crispy because the zucchini slices might not get dry properly or you cut the thick slices.
Will we store these ranch zucchini chips?
- We can store these ranch zucchini chips in an airtight container and store these chips for 2-3 days under ambient conditions but do not store these chips in the fridge or the freezer because the moisture will ruin the crispiness of the chips.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Fiber: 1.5g
Net Carbs: 2.5g
Calories: 110 kcal
Protein: 2g
Fat: 9g
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbs: 4g
Potassium: 340mg