Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Make amazing Air Fryer Zucchini Chips for your family with this simple recipe! A crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese make these healthier fried zucchini chips poppable and irresistible. No air fryer? You’ll also find alternative cooking methods in the post.

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If you’re like me, you get excited when you see fried zucchini on a restaurant menu. As much as I love deep-fried vegetables, I prefer to make a healthier version at home.

These air fryer zucchini chips are so good, packed with flavor, and are a simple and delicious snack you’re going to love.

And if you love poppable veggie snacks, check out these Fried Green Tomatoes, Fried Artichoke Hearts, Blistered Shishito Peppers, or Air Fryer Pickles, for an amazing healthy treat.

Need a healthy side dish that lasts a week in the fridge for fast meals? Try my Nana’s Cucumber and Onion Salad for a summery side.

How to Make Healthy Zucchini Chips

I’ll walk you through it here in photos, but you’ll find a detailed and printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What to Serve With Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

You’ll love these poppable bites with a side of Vegan Sriracha Aioli, Sugar-Free Pizza Sauce, Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce, or Greek Yogurt Buttermilk Ranch.

Pro Tips/Recipe Notes:

• Thinner slices of zucchini work the best for overall consistent frying.
• You can dredge the chips in a bit of all-purpose flour before the egg mixture if you want a thicker breading.
• The extra step of pressing the moisture out of the zucchini chips between two towels really improves the “stickability” of the panko. It’s not necessary but if you have the time, it improves the overall texture.
• You CAN make these ahead of time! Cook completely and then let sit at room temperature for up to a few hours. Simply pop the tray back in the air fryer for 3 minutes to crisp back up.

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Go forth and enjoy these. Remember them fondly when you’re dropping off a sackful of the never-ending zucchini from your garden on your neighbor’s porch, ringing the bell, and running away as fast as you can.

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips WEIGHT WATCHERS POINTS

One serving of has 2 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

Print Recipe

4.88 from 8 votes

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Make amazing and easy air fryer zucchini chips for your family with this versatile recipe! Options include oven-fried, air fryer, or even the toaster oven.

Servings: 5 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fried zucchini, healthy zucchini, zucchini side dish

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Sarah Cook - Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 small zucchini
• ▢ 1 cup panko
• ▢ 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• ▢ 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 egg, beaten
• ▢ Olive oil spray

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

• Slice the ends off of the zucchini, and then cut into rounds. Place on a plate lined with a clean towel and sprinkle with salt. Lay another towel on top and then a heavy pot or pan on top. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes to draw extra moisture out.
• Mix panko, parmesan, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the egg.
• Set up a little assembly line - bowl with egg, then panko mix, and plate. Throw a few rounds in the egg bowl with your left hand. Remove with your left hand and drop in the panko mix. Toss to coat with your right hand and place on a clean plate.
• Spray the zucchini liberally with olive oil, and allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes.
• Spray or brush the basket of the air fryer basket with olive oil.
• Place zucchini chips in a single layer in the basket.
• Bake at 350 F for 6 minutes.

Notes

Oven: place a baking rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and spray heavily with olive oil. Lay chips on top, spray with olive oil, and bake at 425 degrees for 25 minutes (flipping halfway through).

The original version of this recipe had a cooking temp of 390F for 11 minutes. After getting a new air fryer, I retested and determined a lower cooking time works better.

 

The original version of this recipe called for 1/2 tsp of baking powder. It has since been updated to exclude it. 

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Amount Per Serving (10 chips)

Calories 95 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 37mg12%

Sodium 183mg8%

Potassium 290mg8%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 250IU5%

Vitamin C 14mg17%

Calcium 117mg12%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This recipe was originally published in July 2018. It has been retested and updated with reader feedback. New photos have been added. For reference, here is one of the original photos:

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