Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Quick and easy to make, these air fryer zucchini chips are a great healthier option for an appetizer. Served with a creamy sour cream dip.

Crispy, cheesy and so easy to make, these zucchini chips are a breeze to cook in the air fryer. Served with a sour cream dip, these breaded parmesan veggie chips make for a delicious appetizer or snack.

• dipped into beaten egg and milk so that the panko breadcrumb mixture clings to the surface.
• Flour: You can use all purpose flour or any gluten-free flours will also work well in this recipe.
• Parmesan: Use freshly grated parmesan rather than pre-grated. Fresh will have a better flavor and a less dry and gritty texture. Use a rennet free parmesan to make these chips vegetarian.
• Seasonings: Garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
• For the dip: Sour cream, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dill, salt and pepper.

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HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CHIPS

• Slice the zucchini and dip each round in the flour, milk and egg mixture and then the panko breadcrumb mix to fully coat.
• Place the breaded zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
• Cook, flipping halfway until golden brown and crispy.

1. Pulse the panko breadcrumbs to make the finer. It’s easier for the panko to stick to the small zucchini slices when they’re more fine. This is optional though.
2. Preheat your air fryer before placing the zucchini in the basket to cook. This will help the chips cook evenly through. If you don’t have a preheat function on your air fryer, set it to run at 400F for 5 minutes while you are dredging the zucchini.
3. Place the zucchini in a single layer. If you place them overlapping, they won’t crisp up and the parmesan panko coating may fall off when you flip them. Cook in batches if needed.
4. Different air fryer models can vary in times and temperatures required for this recipe. These were perfect after 8 minutes in the air fryer shown, but adjust your cooking times if required until golden brown and crispy.

These are best served as soon as they are cooked, as after a bit of time they can loose their crunch. However, you can quickly and easily reheat them to get them nice and crispy again. Just pop them in your air fryer at 400F for 2 to 3 minutes to serve. Cooked zucchini chips will keep well for around 4 days in an airtight container.

Do you need to peel the zucchini?

There’s no need to remove the zucchini skin to make these chips. They add more flavor as well as nutrients, and not to mention a fun pop of color.

What do you serve them with?

I like to serve these with a simple sour cream dip which is in the recipe below. They are also great with a marinara dip or feta dip. They make for a great after school snack, or to serve up on game day with your other favorite appetizers.