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Summer Squash Microwave Chips (Paleo, Low Carb Snack)

May 5, 2015 by Denise 16 Comments

These are the quickest way to make vegetable chips...in the microwave! Delicious vegetable chips.

Sometimes you crave a chip and you don’t have any around or in my case you want it to be a little healthier than a store bought chip. So when that mood hit, I take yellow summer squash, my  mandolin and head for the microwave. These chips take only minutes and taste great. Do they taste like store bought chips? No, but close and they definitely satisfy a craving.

These are the quickest way to make vegetable chips...in the microwave! Delicious vegetable chips.

I use yellow summer squash because they seem to be more dense and have less water than zucchini. You can probably use many kinds of vegetables (sweet potatoes, zucchini, carrots, parsnips, mushrooms, radishes, etc.) but make sure that you cut them all the same thickness. You will just have to keep checking and cooking as you go with different vegetables. Also you can use different herbs and spices to add variety but in the beginning stick with salt and pepper until you get a feel for how your microwave cooks your chips. I’ve done cinnamon sugar in the past and a zesty garlic and onion combination too. Both were good.

These are the quickest way to make vegetable chips...in the microwave! Delicious vegetable chips.

I used a mandolin but you can do them by hand if you are so talented. I am not and my Aldi mandolin does a fine job. Next you toss them with some melted coconut oil. I’m really starting to like the flavor of things fried or roasted in coconut oil. But if you don’t like the flavor of coconut oil, you could also use olive oil. Then spread them on a microwave plate and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes and then start checking them for doneness. Some got a little browner than I’d like but they tasted fine. The chips above were not burned but a few seconds later they would be.

These are the quickest way to make vegetable chips...in the microwave! Delicious vegetable chips.

And that is all there is too it. Do you make your own microwave chips? Have any secrets or tips that you can share with me and my readers? Drop a comment below and let me know. Enjoy!

These are the quickest way to make vegetable chips...in the microwave! Delicious vegetable chips.
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Summer Squash Microwave Chips

These are an easy and healthy snack to make when you are craving a bag of potato chips. You can use different vegetables and season with different herbs and spices for variety.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 148 kcal
Author Denise Wright (MyLifeCookbook.com)

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow summer squash thinly sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for about 1 minute until melted.
  2. In the meantime slice your squash very thin. A mandolin works great here for uniform size.
  3. Toss the slices in the melted coconut oil.
  4. Place slices on a microwave dish and season with salt and pepper or any spices you wish.
  5. Cook for 5 minutes. Check and keep cooking for 30 second intervals until done.
  6. Mine took 8 minutes but times will vary depending on your microwave strength.
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Comments

  1. Ashley R Ingram

    June 26, 2022 at 12:08 pm

    Have you tried these in an oven? If so how and what was the outcome? Asking bc wanna make some for my toddler, but wanna use the oven.

    Ty! <3

    Reply
    • Denise

      June 27, 2022 at 7:07 am

      Hi Ashley,
      Thinly slice zucchini using a mandoline slicer for uniform thickness.
      To make in the oven, preheat to 200°F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the slices evenly on it and spray again.
      Sprinkle the spice on top and place in oven. Cook for a 1.5 hours and then turn off the oven.
      Let them sit in the hot oven for 1 more hour or until your desired crispiness.
      Eat immediately as they will lose their crispyness.

      Hope you toddler likes them!

      Reply
  2. Christine

    June 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    These look yummy! Do they turn out crunchy?

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      June 12, 2015 at 8:11 am

      Yes, but you have to watch that they don’t burn. They aren’t as crunchy as a potato chip tho.

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls

    May 24, 2015 at 11:30 am

    Hello beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you on Monday at 7pm because we love to party with you! Happy Memorial Day! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  4. Quirky Homemaker

    May 23, 2015 at 9:23 am

    This sounds like a great idea! So quick and easy! Stopping by from the Social Soiree &Hop

    Reply
  5. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

    May 22, 2015 at 3:04 pm

    What an awesome idea for a healthy snack! I love this recipe. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 23, 2015 at 7:56 am

      Thank you! See you next week!

      Reply
  6. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    May 21, 2015 at 9:16 pm

    I love this idea to make chips using summer squash, they sound delicious! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!

    Reply
  7. Rachael

    May 20, 2015 at 9:01 pm

    Hmmm, I have some squash in the fridge. I may need to try this! I love squash, but have never made it into chips. Love how easy it looks!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 21, 2015 at 6:44 am

      It really is easy. I hope you like them!

      Reply
  8. Ruthie

    May 19, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    These look delicious and easy! I love how they are a healthy alternative to chips! I’m still trying to get rid of my baby weight so can’t wait to give these a try!

    Reply
  9. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

    May 19, 2015 at 9:28 am

    What a great idea and so easy. I love savory snacks and I’m always on the lookout for healthy things to enjoy. THanks for sharing!

    I stopped by from The Scoop.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 19, 2015 at 7:01 pm

      I love all kinds of snacks! Hope you like them.

      Reply
  10. Lisa @ Fun Money Mom

    May 18, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    These look so delicious! My whole family would love them (as long as I keep it to myself that it’s squash)! Saving in my favorites!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      May 19, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Same here!

      Reply

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