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Try making Air Fryer Zucchini Chips for a healthy snack idea that even the kids will enjoy. Juicy, crispy and tender on the inside for a delicious recipe.
We love using the air fryer and these zucchini chips are sure to impress. Each bite is so crispy and delicious. Plus, they are packed with flavor.
If you have children that are picky about vegetables, this recipe is a must try. The air fryer makes these golden brown and crispy for a delicious appetizer recipe. Here are some other delicious appetizer air fryer recipes, Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts Recipe and Air Fryer Fried Pickles.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Air fryer zucchini chips taste so good and work for a low calorie diet. This is much healthier than deep frying. Air fryer recipes make a great alternative to using the deep fryer.
You can still get that delicious crunch everyone loves without all of the grease and fat. Try this recipe for a snack or if you are looking for new side dishes.
The texture is crispy and they turn out perfectly golden brown. You can even add in cayenne pepper for a kick of spice.
Ingredients
- Zucchini – Sliced Thinly medium zucchini
- All-Purpose Flour – You can use a gluten-free flour
- Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute if you are out
- Panko Bread Crumbs – Use any flavor or type of breadcrumbs
Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
How to Make Zucchini Chips in Air Fryer
- Step 1 – Slice the zucchini into thin slices. You can use a mandolin slicer if you have one. It will gives you uniform thickness and allows even cooking.
Step 2 – In three separate bowls add, flour, salt & pepper, and paprika.
Step 3 – Mix together Eggs, beaten.
Step 4 – Mix together Breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds and parmesan cheese.
Step 5 – Preheat air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes. Dip the zucchini in the flour mixture, then egg, and then the breadcrumbs and place on a baking rack.
Step 6 – Add a single layer of breaded zucchini chips in the bottom of the air fryer basket, spray with vegetable oil.
Step 7 – Fry at 400F for 6-8 minutes, flip at 4 minutes. Cook until chips are browned and crispy. Cool on wire rack and serve.
Expert Tips
- Air Fryer Recommendation – This air fryer is the one that I currently have and I really like it. It works great and clean up is easy too.
- Slice Zucchini – Slice the zucchini about the same size pieces so they air fry evenly. We like to dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before dipping into mixture.
- Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on you air fryer and how you slice the zucchini. The zucchini will be golden brown when they are finished cooking. Work in batches as you want to place the slice zucchini in a single layer.
Serving Suggestions
Crispy Zucchini Chips are delicious served just as they are but we like to add dipping sauces for even more flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essentially, the air fryer moves air quickly over food similar to broiling it in an oven that it gives the food a similar tastes to food that has been fried in oil. It is crispy and delicious without all of the oil!
The air fryer doesn’t require a large amount of oil like a traditional fryer requires so foods cooked in the air fryer generally have less calories and less fat than fried foods.
To slice zucchini, we recommend using a veggie slicer . You can also cut this zucchini into slices with a sharp knife and a cutting board.
Yes, you can bake them instead of cooking in the air fryer. They may not get as crispy but will still be a delicious snack. Bake at 425 degrees for about 20 minutes.
These are best served right after making them. But if you do have leftovers, store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat for a few minutes in the air fryer.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 2-3 small zucchini sliced thinly, about ? – ¼ thick
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1½ cups from 8 oz box panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini into ? – ¼ inch thick chips, using a mandolin slicer gives you uniform thickness and allows even cooking.
- In three separate bowls add…
- Flour, salt & pepper, and paprika. Mix together
- Eggs, beaten
- Breadcrumbs or crushed pork rinds and parmesan cheese
- Preheat air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes
- Dip the zucchini in the flour mixture, then egg, and then the breadcrumbs and place on a baking rack.
- Add a single layer of breaded zucchini chips in the bottom of the air fryer basket, spray with vegetable oil.
- Fry at 400F for 6-8 minutes, flip at 4 minutes .
- Cook until chips are browned and crispy
- Add any additional salt or pepper to taste
- Serve immediately
- Store leftovers in refrigerator in airtight container
