DIY Zucchini Chips - Potato Chip Replacement! So good you can't eat just one!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

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[@samanthavandenbosch1621]

I love your chopper thingy ! What's it called again ?

[@jozeedz9549]

Just finished slicing & coating my zucchini chips with the pizza seasoning. Can’t wait to try them out tomorrow. I’m so grateful for your channel. When I looked at the recipe, I was like..”What?? Tomato 🍅 powder? Celery powder? Onion powder??” Then I remembered that I dehydrated my tomato skins, onions & celery last summer. Went to the pantry & put them in my ninja to make my powders. Woohoo!! Just printed your ‘10 beginner foods to dehydrate’ that you emailed to me. ❤️❤️❤️ Sooo excited!! Who says a 72 yr old grandma can’t learn NEW techniques for food preservation.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Way to go!

[@susanlozano428]

Thank you for this! With the price of potato chips now, this could be a better alternative! I'm going to try dill pickle spice on a few

[@jennifercline6866]

Do you live near a Trader Joes, their ranch powder is dill forward.

[@susanlozano428]

@@jennifercline6866 thank you. I just discovered it.

[@cuznclive2236]

"With the price of potato chips now" A bag of store-purchased chips is far less of an expense than dehydrating. The point is that you are not eating, feeding to other people, shite. Moreover, it's not about the cost for a bag of chips; it's about minimizing the risk of eating very, very, very... unhealthy foods purchased at most grocery stores. You will begin to notice that you, your family, etc. are more resilient to sickness as a result of eating healthier foods. Imagine all the savings on doctor bills. Be well!

[@Carol32547]

I just ate plain zucchini chips with salsa. To spice them up? What a great idea! We are lower carb so very much appreciated

[@amyk6028]

Yay! I just did that too cuz I have Zucchini coming out my ears right now 😂

[@katchicks6090]

Last year, I loved making summer squash chips, my favorite was with everything Bagel seasoning. Great use for all those extra squash, I will have to try these new flavors. When my squash comes in. Thank you

[@frankyjonnie6399]

Great idea! Mrs Dash has a salt free one too. I'm doing this so I can still munch on chips without all the salt!

[@Brineytoes]

I have been crunch deprived for weeks as I cook for Hubs who is going through a massive amount of dental reconstruction and can only have very soft food. Without crispy food for a couple of months now, I’m ready to gnaw on a 2x4! You have provided a far better alternative which looks SO appetizing that I will get to work on this ASAP. Thanks, Darcy!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy!

[@myhillsidegarden3998]

Darcy, thank you so much for all that you do to encourage us to try new things and to explain things. I appreciate it so much. Be safe and stay well. Catherine

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome

[@hoosierhistory1953]

I can attest to these being addictive... they are SO good. I have been making zucchini, yellow squash and cucumber chips like crazy. They don't last..lol. I slice mine into a bowl of salty water so they are seasoned, lay them out on a lightly buttered dehydrator sheet, then sprinkle them with Parmesan cheese. YUM. Thanks for sharing this!

[@gowest8184]

Those zucchini shreds would be excellent salad toppings.

[@Vro-]

Great video! I want to experiment with a little nutritional yeast in place of the parmesan (could be a issue for some with fiber issues) and maybe some of the popcorn seasonings.

[@cgoodwin5928]

I have used nutritional yeast on kale chips (in my Cosori dehydrator) and I will never make kale chips any other way! It is so delicious! So give it a go! I'm sure you'll love the results!

[@countitalljoy5666]

I just put some in, my first try. My 9 year old requested a tray of nutritional yeast. She loves it on popcorn.

[@conniedetevis2119]

Bro May I ask what you mean by fiber issues?

[@Vro-]

@@conniedetevis2119 It has a high fiber content so it may not be as easy for some to digest, if someone adds to much or to quickly to their diet, ie. abdominal cramps and diarrhea etc.

[@sunayakong8537]

Thanks for the great idea. I planted a ton of squash this year and several different varieties.

[@deborahrusignuolo7612]

I am a new gardener and new to dehydrating so hopefully I get zucchini so I can try this. Thank you for sharing

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Good luck!

[@annmarieknapp9942]

I LOVE this and I love your channel!!! I just got a bunch of zucchini @ 3lbs for 99 cents! Making chips tomorrow!!! 💖😋 Thank you Darcy!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sounds great! I would have bought tons!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2fQkIN4a7xlpJY

[@carolblackler9386]

My gosh. Our zucchini are over $18.00 a kilo. Your food prices are so cheap.

[@robertlavigne6560]

You knocked it out of the park again! Loved your story of your grandfather. And yes, I know who George is. I'm going to make these chips they look delicious! Happy dehydrating, Debbie Lavigne

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy them!

[@genitori3144]

What a fantastic idea! Will be giving these a go this week!! Thanks so much for showing different ways to dehydrate!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@natalieh8637]

Hello! I just bought my first dehydrator today and found you in my search learning how to use it. I am sooo excited! Thanks for all the helpful content!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jenlya3783]

I made these when i watched your other video about making them....my husband loves them! And takes them to work to snack on.

[@rosehernandez5313]

Hi Darcy, we have Rudy's here in Phoenix too. I'm a Sissy Sauce kind of person. Best BBQ I've ever had. Thanks for the great tutorial on zucchini chips.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Cool! I knew they opened up a lot of places, then closed a bunch, so I didn't know how far out they went now.

[@mike1968442]

I’ve never dehydrated anything but chicken treats for my dogs. I’m a “in the freezer girl, but you have opened a new window. Cute story btw! Tfs

[@dianatennant4346]

This might be a solution to my problem I am diabetic and my nemesis is probably potato chips and I can eat a lot of the time they no longer like me very well I used to be able to get away with some but this would be a much lower curb and lower fat option I love this one today I'm going to put it in my pocket and use it as soon as I can

[@user-gj8ms7jd8v]

Second attempt at dehydrating & I'm hooked. Just dehydrated some shredded cabbage that tastes nutty to me, & limes. I'm not a fan of limes, but they taste good as chips. I could snack on both, but that wasn't the purpose. I've watched like 7-8 of your vids today, like chips you can't just have one. Now I have to tell my kid to keep eye out for more sales.

[@freakinfrugal5268]

Cannot wait to try these! quick question - i am dehydrating potatoes today - what is the reason for blanching first??

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

To stop them from turning brown, better texture when they rehydrate.

[@pokeyswan5563]

I’ve just made two courgette loads with a diy everything but the bagel seasoning. Delicious.

[@corteltube]

Your channel is so detailed efficient and informative…thanks so much ☺️. I have always canned and have wanted another way to preserve my garden items. I am starting to prefer dehydrating.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you find it helpful! Dehydrating has its drawbacks like not really being able to do meats effectively for the shelf if you want to keep to the safest/optimal guidelines, and that's where I still rely on canning, but for almost everything else, I love the walk away-ness of dehydrating. Prep and done.

[@dinaestenson9887]

I made a batch of these and ate two whole zucchini’s. Thank you for the suggestion

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

It's so easy to do!

[@karenhuedepohl1705]

Can’t wait to try this!!!! Awesome timing!…my first zucchini is ready to pick 👍! Tons more are coming off of only 3 plants on my apartment patio! Next, I’ll need green bean & tomato ideas😊! Keep the ideas coming- you’re the best!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

kzbin.infosearch?query=tomato ;) Glad you're enjoying the ideas!

[@FortuneForecasts]

Loved your first cut ..."cut" LOL, nice slice off with the knife. And thank you for the video... had a box of zuchini and was running out of ideas. excellent video and great tips.

[@LPS-mh8kx]

I have a Presto dehydrator and have been experimenting with veggie chips My first experience was ok, but after 14 hours the zucchini was still rubbery. I put them in the oven and they then got crispy. Perhaps a bit too much. I think I may have sliced them too thin. Now I’m doing a batch with beets, sweet potato and zucchini. I went up a size in slicing so we’ll see. I love that yours comes out so crisp. I’ve also been using a recipe that uses a touch of oil, so that may be a mistake. It’s all an experiment is my excuse to my disappointed daughter.😂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

The oil is the issue.

[@robynsjewelryideas]

Ranch, cheese and taco cheese in the dehydrator now. Can't wait. Thank you!

[@robynsjewelryideas]

By the way, they are delicious! Thank you for sharing!

[@J_Chap]

I am going to be making some of these tomorrow. My son wants me to make the pizza ones. Those look amazing! You are my favorite person to go to for dehydrating. Thank you so much.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@ganggreen9012]

I made zucchini chips a couple of years ago. I seasoned them with Lowery's season salt and Mrs Dash.

[@rodnawilliams9398]

you can also put ypur chips into the air fryer for 1-3 minutes to recrisp them .. i do this for store bought tortilla chips that just arent crispy enough for my liking .. works like a charm

[@happyhiker2023]

I got the dehydrator from your amazon link since the garden is busting out. Thank you for your videos!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you like it!! Have fun!

[@MaLiArtworks186]

My family love handmade zucchini chips.

[@lyndasimpson4085]

Hi I just found your videos today and I've been watching at least seven u tube videos. I'm amazed I never knew about dehydrating. never knew how to store or green powder I never knew anything and I'm just so excited I've learned so much in 3 or 5 hours thanks again ❤

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You are so welcome!

[@madelinehall8944]

Thank you Darcy for this. I can't find videos on fall and winter root vegetable dehydrating. I have khorabi, turnips, beets, radishes, carrots and greens.

[@sstone0292]

I made cucumber chips last summer and really enjoyed them. Going to give zucchini a try too this year.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

While I do like cucumber chips - I like these even better!

[@sstone0292]

@@ThePurposefulPantry Can't wait to try some! If only my zucchini would start producing, hahaha.

[@ПетроБасараб-л4щ]

what you can made with dryed cucumbers, eaten dry or something make?

[@sstone0292]

@@ПетроБасараб-л4щ Eaten like chips. They are good but need seasoning for flavor.

[@ПетроБасараб-л4щ]

@@sstone0292 Last year i make zucchini chips for experiment, and then soak in water, weep in eggs and fry. It turned out well.

[@lynnharris6877]

Your ideas amaze and make me happy.

[@r11Lesliebeliever-bc5zc]

Darci!! i did yellow crook necked squash chips! a little onion and garlic powder and parmesian in my nesco and oh my goodness! so tasty and healthy! thank you!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Glad you loved them!

[@kathysnavely1802]

Got some going now. So excited to try them. Thank you for sharing.

[@LindaNewman-vt9xy]

Thank you Darcy! Your videos are excellent! Made zucchini chips today they were excellent. Also made greens powder, which I’m very excited about stashing in my grandson’s favourite banana bread muffins, as he hates veggies 😂 Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@ptcreations8947]

Omg. So these are AMAZING with a light sprinkle of taco seasoning!

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Never knew what to do with it. Now can actually use❤❤❤

[@chevypreps6417]

Great idea........I will be trying this recipe.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy

[@alidavanwalderveen3771]

Made them last year,going to make them this year again. Delicious they are!!!°

[@robinham2796]

Can’t wait to do this! Bounty of zucchini and squash this year!! Can I dehydrate frozen celery and bell peppers I put up this winter from great buys?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2rJiZyDj7N4o9U

[@reneethomas5548]

Thank you for all these healthy tips!

[@karin_roberts]

I am from Austin, now live in Arizona. When they opened a Rudy’s in Arizona, I was so ecstatic. Mind you it’s 90 miles from me in Gilbert, but when I go down there, you bet your britches I get me some brisket!

[@bengali481]

We got to eat at Rudy's when we were visiting Dallas. It was so good we went twice!

[@blackfeathercrafts]

Sweet Baby Ray’s makes a great sugar free bbq sauce. It’s also lower potassium which is great for renal failure patients.

[@misskitty4597]

For shredding, I like the salad shooter

[@carolblackler9386]

I can't wait to try all these recipes 😋. I just have to get dehydrating 😂😋😂.

[@tannaphillips6840]

Rudy‘s is delicious!!!! Their cream corn!!!

[@AIWrittenWeeklyHoroscopes]

Hi Darcy, I love your videos. Do you think you could've put in more chip on each tray? how much is too much?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure - just don't over crowd them

[@shaynaharris3861]

U have so many good ideas thank u

[@chickchoc]

I LOVE Rudys. At least two locations in the Spring/Cypress area in Texas. Breakfast with brisket is the best.

[@creativecrafts9490]

This is wonderful!! Please tell me where did you get that metal jar funnel??? I've never seen one that wide!!! I want one!!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Amazon - just search metal canning funnel. I have one listed in my Amazon canning store: www.amazon.com/shop/thepurposefulpantry/list/2D6UGWW3YK2U

[@longarmsupplies]

Because of you, I ordered a glove today. Too late, of course but I did...LOL. Got some zucchini staring at me so tomorrow I'll give these a try.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Ouch! (I hope not too bad!) and enjoy!

[@frankyjonnie6399]

Thank you for showing this! I just got a used dehydrator so I can make some healthy snacks. It will be my first time this weekend. Where do you get the flexible mesh you are using and can you cut it into shapes? My dehydrator is round. Thank you.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

From Amazon - I have the ones I use or recommend listed here: www.amazon.com/shop/thepurposefulpantry/list/3Q3VGB73HUTJ2

[@sn232]

I definitely want to try Rudy's BBQ...I had to chuckle because they spelled sauce with an s... to me, that makes it even more special and homemade!

[@AmazingArnoldVoice]

Do the mats you use help for your wire racks so you don’t have to clean the racks every time or is that to keep things from sticking? Also was that just a coffee grinder you used for the seasonings? I want to buy both if so

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't use anything when not necessary - but if I feel it is, I use mesh or fruit leather sheets depending on the food. Yes, a coffee grinder for small quantities and a bullet blender for larger quantities. I have the items I use and recommend here in my Amazon store: amzn.to/3K3Cxu1

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

We soaked the Zucchini rounds in vinegar and then sprinkled with salt. They were yummy!

[@myaccount9498]

Can u please tell me if I can dehydrate zucchinis just with a sprinkling of salt - without the mesh inserts for the trays? I don't have the mesh inserts. I love your channel + u inspire me to eat healthier 💖 Thanks from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Sure - use parchment paper/baking paper isntead.

[@scottstephenson9597]

I'll try this for sure.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Hope you enjoy!

[@grlnexdoorable]

I got the Dash chopper and it is a game changer.

[@rhonda8231]

That looks like so much fun. I just have larger zucchini, like a foot long. Would you slice them in half, or leave in rounds? I have everything bagel spice, I am going to try that out. Can't wait!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I would probably cut in half, depending on how large they are, and if they have a massive seed center.

[@ptcreations8947]

I think I made mine way way way too thin. LoL. And may have had the temp to high? But they were just for practice, while I did some spinach. Added some homemade taco seasoning. And YUM! Also the spinach turned out great thanks for these great videos! Helping an UBER beginning!

[@dedet6900]

I can’t wait to try it!

[@susanflanigan370]

Yummo thankyou! Do you do other vegetables like this, I seem to find more recipes for soups and stews not for snacks for kids. Cheers

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Zucchini, tomato, jicama, www.thepurposefulpantry.com/ideas-for-dehydrated-vegetable-chips/

[@dillodefense]

Rudy's is great stuff!

[@KoniB.]

Oh those Rudy chips! Yesss, please!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

So good!

[@tinabloomfield7228]

Just ordered my own dash chopper. This will help with my RA too...bonus

[@thestickerfarm1254]

QUESTION. I started to dehydrate bottled salsa per one of your videos. It was about halfway done when a family emergency happened. I turned off my dryer and put the trays in the frig. Next day I returned to dehydrator to finish. After thinking about this I wonder if this powder safe to eat?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yep - if you refrigerated it, it's fine.

[@lindacondray7918]

Blast from the past…. We went to church in Leon Springs, had our rehearsal dinner at Settlement Inn nex to Rudy’s. Lived up on Cap Mountain when it was still nothing but scrub brush and rocks. 💖

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Very cool!!

[@debbiecasalina4475]

Great video, thanks! How do you use the zucchini shreds, mainly in soups?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Baking, soups however you use them fresh.

[@grlnexdoorable]

Omelets

[@elizabeththomas8746]

I love the idea with zucchini chips. Can't wait to try it out. Thank you! I noticed your chart on the cosori. Where can I get one?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Right here: shop.thepurposefulpantry.com/collections/the-kitchen

[@pearlmambinge451]

New subscriber thank you for your video. Just started dehydrating my zucchinis

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Welcome!!

[@unpavedexplorer338]

I pick up a zucchini and going to try this. I have green cabbage dehydrating now.

[@safeathomestead9217]

Hi Darcy. This is my second year trying your chips . Delish! Question. I dehydrated kale and it turned out fine. I put them in canning jars and left them open for a couple of hours. I think I even gave them a shake every now and then. After I stored them, I noticed they were no longer crispy or crunchy. Rather they are soft. Suggestions to avoid this? (I have done this successfully before. First time fail) Thx

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Stop leaving them open for a few hours. They are absorbing all the moisture in the air when you do so.

[@alta7777]

Have to make these

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I hope you enjoy them!

[@libbyholt3863]

For my southern cousins, okra chips are awesome! Admittedly, tho, the seeds will fall out.

[@alanarupert5862]

I’m doing my chips now and I’m definitely going to do BBQ sauce 😋

[@lyndasimpson4085]

Thank you so much

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Any time!

[@madelinehall8944]

I used the dill pickle powder on the zucchini chips.

[@brendasutton4004]

Where can the small silicone bags be purchased? Thanks for all the info on your channel. I’m learning new things.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I got them from Amazon two years ago. I can't find the brand any longer but these are as close as I can find to them: amzn.to/3aMDJUr without sending you to the more expensive Stasher bags or Zips. There are some that come with a closer top instead of the zipper top you might look at as well.

[@brendasutton4004]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you for letting me know so quickly. I had ordered some time ago 2 of the stasher brand but they are expensive. I do like the size you had on your video so I’ll check out the link you sent and see if I can find something that will work. Thanks again and have a great weekend.

[@jenniferpepler5843]

This is a great video, thank you for sharing! I am brand new to this, so is it ok to use real parm cheese? It sounds like you said yes but I want to confirm. Thanks!!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

For snacking, not for storage.

[@jenniferpepler5843]

@@ThePurposefulPantry OH! I didn't catch that!! Thanks so much for replying Darcy!

[@Iceland874]

That sounds good. I don’t have a dehydrator though.

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can do them in an oven, but just keep an eye out so that they don't burn.

[@Iceland874]

@@ThePurposefulPantry thank you! Sounds good and will be a great new snack. Thanks for your videos!

[@tmcaleer50]

Thanks for this idea, I love your protective glove .. where did you purchase it?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

amazon

[@shotpusher]

Is that the Rudy’s that weighs your food out on freezer paper? I loved it when we went there. Visiting grandchildren in Texas. Love Chuy’s too.❤️

[@ivelissegonzalez9647]

I have the same COSORI dehydrator and used just once and I lost the entire batch of “dehydrated bananas” and never tried to dehydrate something again 😩 I have a lot of zucchini, I will dehydrate them tomorrow to see if it works, do you have a Fb page?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Zucchini works fabulously: www.thepurposefulpantry.com/ways-to-dehydrate-zucchini/ www.youtube.com/@ThePurposefulPantry/search?query=zucchini facebook.com/thepurposefulpantry

[@pambaker1982]

Thanks!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Thanks so much, Pam!

[@burnindaylighthomestead2977]

Love George Strait. Love all kinds of music. Love danceing to country though. And spoonin to country. LOL

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

My Grandpa was a huge fan before, and a diehard fan after. Even though he never spoke to him again - just would see him now and again, it meant a lot to him for George to say hi. And the fact that they were 'neighbors' was also something for him to brag about :D

[@ptcreations8947]

I may need to get one of those funnels...made a tiny mess with my spinach lol

[@lynnegardner4917]

I recently bought one of those mandolins also. How do you wash it? It seems like can’t really submerge it or scrub it. Do you just mostly rinse it off? Also thank you so much for your informational videos

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

You can scrub it with a brush, push the blade partway down to get anything that might stick, and you can toss it into the dishwasher.

[@sharonjennings1282]

This video got me wondering if you could cut the zucchini long ways and either bake it and freeze it or dehydrate it and use it as lasagna noodles. As soon as you said eggplant Parmesan it sparked me because I have made zucchini Parmesan before with the 8 ball zucchini that are round. Which do you think might be a better choice? Baking and freezing or dehydrating and then just using them as a dehydrated noodle?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes - I show you how in my how to dehydrate zucchini video :) I can't say it's a better choice, but yes - you can do it.

[@jhannon9495]

Making some now. 😊

[@sirrahinct471]

Grrear video as usual . May I ask what brand of grated Parmesan cheese you are using on the pizza topping one. The one I gave says to refrigerate after opening . I believe I have many years ago that you did not have to (say for camping: that I would use but dob.t remember the brand. Tuia🙂

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

I don't remember what we had - it's fine for this.

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

I noticed you have a kitty ....😻. Saw him or her, in the window reflection of your dehydrator. I'm a cat person....., I'd love to see your kitty in one of your videos, if you can. If not, I totally understand they're very independent.😹

[@donnarichey144]

The grinder you used is it a good one. I want to get one, but want to know if it has worked well for you? Thank you

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Yes, I've had it for a few years and its great

[@donnarichey144]

@@ThePurposefulPantry What is the name of the grinder?

[@PondRiverFarm]

I’ve missed something BIG!?! What did you put the zucchini shreds on??? It’s super flexible but isn’t parchment paper? Is that something you bought and cut down or does it come sized for the consori already?

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Fruit leather sheet - there are lots of options - this one is a brand called Homey - it's a teflon coated sheet (not the old teflon, and fine for these low temps).