YIELDS:4 serving(s)PREP TIME:15 minsTOTAL TIME:1hr 30 mins CAL/SERV28
INGREDIENTS:2 small to medium zucchini, sliced into 1/8"-thick rounds1/2 tsp. kosher saltCooking spray1/2 tsp. (or more) ranch seasoning
Step 1: Place zucchini in a colander set over a bowl. Add salt and toss to coat, rubbing salt into all sides. Strain until excess moisture is released, about 30 minutes.
DIRECTIONS FOR OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 2: Preheat oven to 225°. Discard excess liquid. Layer zucchini slices on a paper towel-lined surface, then pat dry with more paper towels on top. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange zucchini slices on prepared sheet in an even layer.
Step 3: Bake chips, checking at the 1-hour mark, until crispy and browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Step 4: Carefully transfer chips to a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning, then toss to coat. Taste and add more ranch seasoning, if desired.
DIRECTIONS FOR AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS:
Step 1: Place zucchini in a colander set over a bowl. Add salt and toss to coat, rubbing salt into all sides. Strain until excess moisture is released, about 30 minutes.
Step 2: Grease an air fryer basket with cooking spray. Working in batches, layer zucchini in an even layer in basket.
Step 3: Cook at 350º for 4 minutes. Flip and continue to cook until crispy and browned, about 4 minutes more.
Step 4: Carefully transfer chips to a large bowl. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon ranch seasoning, then toss to coat. Taste and add more ranch seasoning, if desired.