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Make amazing Air Fryer Zucchini Chips for your family with this simple recipe! A crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese makes these fried zucchini chips poppable and irresistible.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Ingredients
This recipe has:
- Zucchini
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Grated Parmesan
- 1 egg
- Salt, pepper, and baking powder
- Olive oil spray
How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
*I’ll walk you through it here with some photos and tips, and you’ll also find a printable recipe card at the bottom of the post with exact measurements, etc. You can also click “jump to recipe” to skip down.
Start by slicing the ends off of the zucchini, and then cut them into rounds. Place the slices on a plate lined with a clean towel and sprinkle them with salt.
Lay another towel on top and then a heavy pot or pan on top (I use my cast iron Dutch oven). Allow the slices to sit for 10-15 minutes to draw extra moisture out.
Mix the 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 (I used my Misto), and allow them to sit for 2-3 minutes.
Preheat the air fryer at 350˚F for 3 minutes. Brush the basket of the air fryer basket with olive oil or use air fryer parchment.
Place zucchini chips in a single layer in the basket. Bake at 350˚F for 6 minutes.
Equipment Needed
For fried zucchini in the air fryer, you’ll need:
- An air fryer – I have this one, but any basket or oven-style model should work
- Cutting board & knife (or a mandoline)
- A few medium-sized mixing bowls
- Olive oil spray bottle – I used my Misto
HOW TO STORE AND REHEAT
Storing Leftovers: Allow the fried zucchini to fully cool, and store leftovers covered in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheating Leftovers: Cook completely and then let sit at room temperature for up to a few hours. Simply pop the zucchini chips back in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 350˚F to crisp them back up.
Freezing Leftovers: I do not recommend freezing leftover fried zucchini from the air fryer.
What to Serve With Air Fried Zucchini Chips
You’ll love these poppable bites with a side of Homemade Pizza Sauce, Cherry Tomato Sauce, Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce, Pesto Mayo, or Yogurt Ranch Dressing.
Pro Tips/Recipe Notes:
- Thinner slices of zucchini work 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.
- Look for grated Parmesan and not shredded or shaved. You want the cheese to have a breadcrumb-like texture.
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 2 small zucchini {cut into small slices}
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup panko
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 egg {beaten}
- olive oil spray
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.2 small zucchini, 1/2 tsp sea 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.1 cup panko, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, black pepper to taste, 1 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.olive oil spray
- Preheat the air fryer at 350˚F for 3 minutes.
- Brush the basket of the air fryer basket with olive oil or use air fryer parchment.
- Place zucchini chips in a single layer in the basket.
- Bake at 350˚F for 6 minutes.
Notes
- Thinner slices of zucchini work 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
