Zucchini Chips Air Fry (Printable)

Crispy thin zucchini slices lightly breaded and air-fried for a flavorful, healthy snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced

→ Breading

02 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Coating

08 - 2 large eggs, beaten

→ Optional

09 - Olive oil spray

# Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to reach the temperature before cooking.
02 - Pat the zucchini slices dry thoroughly with paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
03 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each zucchini slice into the beaten eggs, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place the breaded zucchini slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket and spray lightly with olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
06 - Air-fry in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, turning the slices halfway through until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve immediately as a light snack or side accompaniment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside and tender inside, with none of that dense, oil-logged feeling.
  • You can make a huge batch in under thirty minutes and still have time to binge your show guilt-free.
  • Your garden zucchini finally has a purpose beyond bread or pasta sauce.
02 -
  • The drying step isn't fussy, it's the actual difference between crispy chips and soggy disappointment.
  • Flipping halfway through sounds simple but it's the real reason you get color on both sides instead of one golden and one pale.
  • If your first batch comes out soft, your air fryer probably runs cooler than expected, so add a couple more minutes next time.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer if you have one because it gets the zucchini to that perfect thinness where they cook through without drying out.
  • Don't skip the olive oil spray even if you're trying to cut calories, it's genuinely what makes them crispy enough to feel like a real snack.
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