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.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fried zucchini chips, fried zucchini, fried zucchini air fryer, healthy fried zucchini, zucchini in air fryer
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.
Oven Baking Instructions: 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).