Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips (Printable)

Light, crunchy zucchini chips prepared in the air fryer for a healthy snack or side.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced

→ Breading

02 - 1/2 cup gluten-free panko 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 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)

→ For Serving (optional)

10 - Fresh lemon wedges
11 - Marinara sauce or ranch dip

# Directions:

01 - Pat zucchini slices dry using paper towels to eliminate excess moisture.
02 - Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl until combined.
03 - Mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
04 - Dip each zucchini slice into the egg wash, then press into the breadcrumb mixture ensuring an even coating.
05 - Place coated zucchini slices in a single layer inside the air fryer basket without overlapping. Work in batches if needed.
06 - Cook at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping slices halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
07 - Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce if desired.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy, not the limp vegetable disappointment you might fear.
  • The whole thing takes 25 minutes from zucchini to your mouth, perfect for when you need a snack that feels a little virtuous.
  • One batch quietly vanishes, then you're making another batch because everyone wants more.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy from start to finish—dry the zucchini well or regret it, and don't stack them in the basket or steam replaces crunch.
  • A light spray of olive oil on the breaded zucchini before air frying takes the texture from crispy to absolutely shatteringly crispy, and it's worth the extra step.
03 -
  • Invest a moment in slicing your zucchini evenly—a mandoline does this in seconds and ensures everything cooks at the same rate instead of having some golden and some barely done.
  • Don't skip the flip halfway through; it's the difference between golden-brown-everywhere and unevenly cooked, and it takes literally five seconds.

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