Zucchini Chips Air Fry (Printable Version)

Thin zucchini slices breaded and air-fried for a light, crispy, and flavorful snack alternative.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to fully heat.
02 - Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - Mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each slice into beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
05 - Place breaded zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket; optionally spray lightly with olive oil.
06 - Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until browned and crisp.
07 - Serve immediately as a snack or side accompaniment.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste indulgent and crunchy but won't leave you feeling weighed down.
  • Seriously ready in 30 minutes total, perfect for when you need a snack that feels a little fancy.
  • Your air fryer finally gets to show off, and your zucchini surplus becomes something people actually ask for.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy, so dry those zucchini slices thoroughly or you'll end up with steamed vegetables no matter how hot your air fryer gets.
  • Overlapping them in the basket means they steam instead of fry, so give them space even if it means cooking in batches.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline slicer to get uniform thickness, which means everything cooks at the same rate and crisps perfectly.
  • A light touch with the olive oil spray goes a long way, because over-spraying makes them greasy instead of crispy.
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