Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
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If you’re craving a low carb, crunchy and super fun snack, make this Air Fryer Zucchini Chips recipe! They’re crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and full of delicious parmesan flavor.
No air fryer? No problem. You’ll find an alternative baking method to this recipe in the notes section. You can also find a vegan modification there.
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips- A Healthy Air Fryer Snack Recipe
I love my air fryer, I use it for everything now. If you haven’t used an air fryer yet to heat up your kiddos’ frozen chicken nuggets or even just a cold slice of pizza, you are missing out! Reheating things in an oven or toaster is OK, but in the air fryer they taste so fresh, crispy and delicious – game changer!
I also try some real air fryer recipes once in while by the way, and this air fryer zucchini chips recipe is one of them!
I mean, it is a real recipe and all, but also so simple, easy and quick to make. You’ll only need a few ingredients:
Zucchini- Two medium zucchini are sliced into ¼ slices to create the most perfectly crispy chips. If you grow your own zucchini, then this recipe is perfect for using what you have left in the garden.
Egg- 1 egg.
Panko breadcrumbs- for a crispy coating.
Parmesan cheese- Freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Cooking spray- such as avocado or olive oil cooking spray.
Salt and pepper- For seasoning.
How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Chips:
(Scroll down for exact quantities)
Think of this recipe in three sections:
- Basic prep. You’ll start by cutting the zucchini into thin round slices and mixing up the crispy topping. Try to make zucchini rounds equal so they all cook evenly. Then you whisk the egg, salt and pepper together.
- Dredging. This part can get a little messy! Dunk each zucchini slice in the egg mixture, then toss it in the panko mixture. Coat both sides evenly, place it in the greased air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices!
- Air Frying! Drizzle the zucchini chips with cooking spray and cook until they’re golden brown and crisp for about 5 minutes at 350 F.
Tips and Variations for Air Fryer Zucchini Chips:
- Be sure to evenly slice the zucchini chips so you have even and balanced chips.
- To make vegan zucchini chips in air fryer, simply replace the egg with ¼ cup nut milk mixed with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed. And Replace regular parmesan cheese with a vegan Parmesan or skip it all together.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
To Bake in Oven Instead of Air Fryer:
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat baking sheet with cooking oil and drizzle 1 table spoon of olive oil.
- Place zucchini onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat the top with cooking spray.
- Pop them in the oven.
- Bake at 425 °F for 20 minutes (flipping halfway through).
I love to serve these air fryer zucchini chips with other simple air fryer recipes, like this air fryer quesadilla recipe or air fryer stuffed mushrooms.
Crispy on the edges and tender in the centers, these quick, air fryer zucchini chips are ready in less than 20 minutes and are so delicious. The perfect appetizer, snack, or side, you will love these cheesy and savory vegetable chips.
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More Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Okra
Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Air-Fried Falafel
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
This crispy air fryer zucchini chips recipe is a fun, delicious snack or side dish!
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini
- 1 cup panko
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Grease your air fryer basket with cooking spray.
- Slice zucchini into 1/4 of an inch circles.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg, salt and black pepper.
- In another medium bowl, mix the grated parmesan cheese and panko together.
- Dip a zucchini slice in egg then dip it in the parmesan cheese and panko mixture. Make sure to coat both sides. Set on the greased air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Repeat until air fryer basket is full.
- Lightly spray coated zucchini with cooking spray.
- Set air fryer to 350 °F and cook for 5-8 minutes. Check for doneness (yes, that's a word) at 5 minutes.
- Repeat the process with second batch of zucchini.
- Serve immediately while they're still hot with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired and enjoy!
Notes
To Bake in Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 425 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Coat baking sheet with cooking oil and drizzle 1 table spoon of olive oil.
- Place zucchini onto the baking sheet in a single layer. Coat the top with cooking spray.
- Pop them in the oven.
- Bake at 425 °F for 20 minutes (flipping halfway through).
Vegan option:
- Replace the egg with ¼ cup nut milk mixed with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed.
- Replace regular Parmesan cheese with a vegan Parmesan.