Low-Carb Spicy Zucchini Chips
Martina Slajerova- Ready in 1h 30m
- 3.2 g net carbs
- 54 kcal
- Serves 4
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I love spicy food and this seasoning is my favourite. For those who are calorie-conscious, zucchini chips are not only low in carbs but also calories. They contain about 50 calories per serving and are a good source of heart-healthy potassium!
Step-by-step
Preheat the oven to low, 110 °C/ 230 °F (fan assisted), or 130 °C/ 265 °F (conventional). Wash, dry, zest and juice the lime. Mix the lime juice, chili pepper and lime zest in a small bowl.
Slice the zucchini thinly on a mandolin. You can do the same job with knife, just make sure you slice it as thin as possible. Cover the slices in the spices.
Spread the zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can put them close, they will shrink to about 60% of its original volume. Sprinkle with salt and spray with cooking oil. Place in the oven and cook for 45-60 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Recipe
Low-Carb Spicy Zucchini Chips
★★★★☆4.5These thin and crispy chile lime zucchini chips are the perfect low-carb alternative to potato chips!
- Hands on
- 15m
- Overall
- 1h 30m
- Servings
- 4
- 3.2 g
- Net carbs
- 1.4 g
- Protein
- 3.8 g
- Fat
- 54
- kcal
Ingredients makes 4 servings
Instructions
Preheat the oven to low, 110 °C/ 230 °F (fan assisted), or 130 °C/ 265 °F (conventional). Wash, dry, zest and juice the lime. Mix the lime juice, chili pepper and lime zest in a small bowl.
Slice the zucchini thinly on a mandolin. You can do the same job with knife, just make sure you slice it as thin as possible. Cover the slices in the spices.
Spread the zucchini slices in a single layer on a baking tray lined with baking paper. You can put them close, they will shrink to about 60% of its original volume. Sprinkle with salt and spray with cooking oil. Place in the oven and cook for 45-60 minutes or until golden and crispy.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition per serving, about ¼ cup
Carbs 24%Protein 10%Fat 66% of calories
- Net carbs
- 3.2 g
- Total carbs
- 4.6 g
- Fiber
- 1.4 g
- Sugars
- 2.8 g
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Fat
- 3.8 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6 g
- Calories
- 54 kcal
- Sodium
- 318 mg · 13.8% RDA
- Magnesium
- 20 mg · 5.03% RDA
- Potassium
- 290 mg · 14.5% EMR
Nutrition by ingredient
| Per serving | Net carbs | Protein | Fat | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchini (summer squash, courgette) | 2.1 g | 1.2 g | 0.3 g | 17 |
| Lime (juice), fresh | 0.9 g | 0 g | 0 g | 3 |
| Lime zest (peel), fresh | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0 g | 3 |
| Olive oil, extra virgin | 0 g | 0 g | 3.4 g | 30 |
| Chile (chili) powder, spices (ancho, chipotle, Mexican chile powder) | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | 2 |
| Salt, sea salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 |
| Total | 3.2 g | 1.4 g | 3.8 g | 54 |
- Gluten free
- Dairy free
- Egg free
- Nut free
- Pork free
- Avocado free
- Coconut free
- Fish free
- Shellfish free
- Pescatarian
- Low FODMAP
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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Comments & ratings (17)
Thank you for your great collection of recipes and ideas! I so missed my cheese with crunchy crackers on low carb eating. Now these were not crackers, but the flavor combo of the lime and chili was so delicious!!!!!!!! I am going to use this lime zest and seasonings on my fish and other dishes. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much! You might like many of the ideas listed here 😊 Crunchy Keto Snacks: What to Eat Instead of Chips
Can I use lemon instead of lime?
Absolutely! Any flavour you like 😊
These are Fantastic !! I just made a batch and I love the flavor and crispness. ThAnk you for the recipe. 😀
Thank you Donna!
At what point do you put the spices on, before it goes in the oven?
Thanks!
Yes, it's before you place them in the oven - just added some info in the steps 😊
Can't wait to try these. Just starting cleaner eating with the whole fam and trying to find recipes the kids will enjoy...they're pretty scared of eating better and what that means, but so far no big complaints!
Thank you Elaine, I'm glad to hear that! Let me know when you try them 😊
Never mind, just saw it.
That's ok. If you are wondering how I got the values, I usually use the USDA database.
Hey! Thanks for this awesome recipe, just one question though. Do you know how many calories are in this serving?
Thanks!
Sure - the nutrition facts are at the top of the post (54.4 kcal per serving) 😊
Looks damn good - can they be saved or do they have to be eaten right away???
Thank you! They don't usually last for long when I make them 😊 I guess you can if you make them really crispy - best in dehydrator or oven on very low temperature and then keep in air-tight container so they don't get soft.
The best low-carb crisps I found! Honestly, I love the spicy seasoning. Thank you so much!