Description
Bake crispy broccoli chips with Parmesan and garlic. These low-carb veggie chips satisfy salty snack cravings.
Ingredients
- 3 large broccoli crowns, cut into large florets
- 10 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for blanching water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line two large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Bring a large pot of water halfway filled to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
- Add broccoli florets to the boiling water. Blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until bright green and slightly tender.
- Drain broccoli immediately into a colander. Transfer florets to a platter lined with paper towels to dry completely.
- Sprinkle the prepared baking sheets evenly with shredded Parmesan cheese in a thin, even layer.
- Transfer dried broccoli florets to the cheese-covered baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Use the bottom of a small glass or cup to gently but firmly smash each broccoli floret down into the cheese until flattened.
- Sprinkle the tops of the smashed broccoli with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese turns golden brown and crispy and the broccoli edges crisp.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking apart.
Notes
- Blanch broccoli for only 1 to 2 minutes; over-boiling makes florets too soft to crisp.
- Dry broccoli thoroughly after blanching to remove moisture that prevents crisping.
- Use freshly shredded Parmesan for better melting and crisping.
- Smash broccoli firmly into the cheese layer for good contact and maximum adhesion.
- Let chips cool on the baking sheet for several minutes; they crisp more as they cool.
- Store completely cooled chips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat chips in a 400°F oven for 3 to 5 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American