Zucchini Parmesan Crisps 🧀🥒 A Crispy, Cheesy Snack You’ll Keep Coming Back To
If you love simple recipes with big payoff, these Zucchini Parmesan Crisps are for you. They’re light, crispy, packed with flavor, and made with just two main ingredients—zucchini and parmesan. Whether you’re looking for a low-carb snack, a party appetizer, or just something fun to munch on, these golden, cheesy discs deliver on every level.
Why I Love This Recipe
What’s not to love? You only need a handful of ingredients and about 10 minutes in the oven to get a snack that’s crunchy on the edges, tender in the middle, and full of cheesy goodness. They’re naturally gluten-free, keto-friendly, and ideal for using up that extra zucchini in your fridge.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed well to remove moisture)
How to Make Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
- Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drain the Zucchini: Wrap shredded zucchini in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini and parmesan cheese. Mix with your fingers to evenly distribute.
- Form Crisps: Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in rows (about 15 total). Flatten each mound into a round disc.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the crisps are sizzling and edges are golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let the crisps cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before serving. They’ll firm up as they cool!
Tips for Success
- Dry zucchini is key. Too much moisture and the crisps won’t, well, crisp!
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Grate your own parmesan for the best melting and texture.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of garlic powder, Italian seasoning, or crushed red pepper flakes to the mix.
Serving Suggestions & Pairings
Serve these alongside your favorite dips or small bites for a shareable snack spread:
- Beer Cheese Dip – cheesy on cheesy? Yes, please.
- Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Wontons for a crunchy, creamy pairing
- Sheet Pan Quesadillas to build a crowd-pleasing party table
- Baked Brie Appetizer for a more elegant contrast
- Dorito Casserole for a full-flavored companion dish
Storage Tips
- Refrigerate: Store cooled crisps in an airtight container lined with paper towels for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Briefly crisp in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes.
- Not freezer-friendly—they’ll lose their crunch.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Snack-happy and cheese-loving? You’ll definitely enjoy:
- Cheese-Stuffed Chicken Wontons – golden and gooey
- Beer Cheese Dip – bold and melty
- Baked Brie Appetizer – creamy with a touch of class
Final Thoughts
These Zucchini Parmesan Crisps are the snack you didn’t know you needed—cheesy, crunchy, and totally addicting. They come together in minutes, use minimal ingredients, and taste like you spent way more time on them than you actually did.
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