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 makes these healthier fried zucchini chips poppable and irresistible.

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

If you’re looking for a non-breaded zucchini recipe, check out this Air Fryer Zucchini. It’s perfectly roasted zucchini in the air fryer!

What to Serve With Air Fried Zucchini Chips

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

How Do You Keep Zucchini Chips From Getting Soggy?

The prep work in making these air fried zucchini chips is what keeps them super crispy. By pressing the extra moisture out of the slices before breading them, you’ll keep them from getting soggy.

Liberally spraying the coating with olive oil (I use my Misto) and allowing the chips to sit for 2-3 minutes before air frying allows the oil to soak into the panko. Well-sprayed panko helps mimic the texture of deep-fried breading.

Preheating the air fryer also allows them to start cooking immediately which helps give you the crunchiest breading.

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4.91 from 11 ratings

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time35 mins

Make amazing air fryer zucchini chips for your family with this simple recipe! A crunchy coating of panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese makes these healthier fried zucchini chips poppable and irresistible.

Servings: 5 people

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fried zucchini chips, fried zucchini, fried zucchini air fryer, healthy fried zucchini, zucchini in air fryer

Calories: 95kcal

Author: Sarah Cook – Sustainable Cooks

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 small zucchini {cut into small slices}
• ▢ 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

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Equipment

• Air Fryer
• Cutting Board
• Knife
• Mixing bowl
• Air Fryer Parchment

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, 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 350F 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 350F 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).

1. Thinner slices of zucchini work best for overall consistent frying.
2. You can dredge the chips in a bit of all-purpose flour before the egg mixture if you want a thicker breading.
3. 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 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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