Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Growing up, my mom would fry up a batch of zucchini chips before it was even considered “cool”. My siblings and I loved this snack (who doesn’t love fried, crunchy snacks!?), but as I grew up, I wanted to put a grease-less spin on them. So, when I realized the power of the air fryer, I knew I had found the answer to tasty zucchini chips without the hassle of deep-frying.

After a few tries, I finally landed on these air fryer zucchini chips. The chips become golden on the outside, whilst still juicy on the inside. The seasoning levels up the flavor of these chips from bland to fabulous.

How to Air Fry Zucchini Chips

Prep time for these zucchini chips takes only 10 minutes, and cooking time is a total of 20 minutes. Take out the three bowls to prep and plug in the air fryer to get started.

• Prep the three breading bowls: In one bowl, whisk the eggs. In a separate bowl, mix together the bread crumbs (Panko) and Parmesan cheese. In a large shallow plate or bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
• Cut the zucchini: Cut the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
• Season: In this exact order, dip each zucchini slice into the flour mixture, then the eggs, and finally the Panko/Parmesan mixture.
• Air fry: Place the breaded zucchini slices into a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for about five minutes on each side at 400°F.

Tips For the Perfect Zucchini Parmesan Chips

These Parmesan zucchini chips are astonishingly, wonderfully, crazy easy — but as always, I want to leave no doubt in your mind that this recipe is great. So, check out these pointers to make the best use of your time.

• Use a mandoline slicer: This mandoline slicer makes it super easy and fast to evenly slice your zucchini. Your prep time may be even quicker when you use this valuable kitchen tool.
• Pat the zucchini dry: If you’re afraid the chips may be too soggy, follow this tip: salt both sides of the zucchini after it is sliced, then allow it to sit at room temperature. The salt pulls the excess moisture out and make for even crispier chips. After 15 minutes, pat both sides dry before breading the chips.
• Avoid overcrowding the basket: For evenly cooked chips, arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket to allow the air to circulate properly.
• Flip halfway through: Don’t forget to flip the chips halfway through the cooking time! This way, bothsides of the chips become crispy — not only one.

Serving Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Whether you’re whipping up a game day spread or hosting a summer BBQ, air fryer Parmesan zucchini chips are the perfect recipe to lean on — and boy, do I make these chips every chance I get! Pair them with air fryer chicken wings, pigs in a blanket, air fryer cheesy jalapeño poppers, and air fryer potato skins.

Now for the dipping — whip up our ranch dressing, tzatziki sauce, or chimichurri sauce and dip to your heart’s desire. I like to put out a couple dipping sauces for a variation of flavors. If you don’t feel like making a homemade sauce, pull out what you have in your fridge and make it easy on yourself. Hot sauce, BBQ, and most creamy, bottled dressings do the trick.

Storing Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

If you happen to have leftover chips, that’s great! They may lose a little bit of their crisp, but good news — all it takes to restore them is a few minutes in the air fryer.

• Refrigerating: Store leftover zucchini chips in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.
• Reheating: There is no better reheating mechanism than the air fryer. To return your chips back to their crispy state, pop them into the basket at 400°F for 2-3 minutes.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Salmon — Perfect as a salad topper or as the main course
• Air Fryer Cauliflower — Seasoned with garlic salt and Parmesan perfection!
• Air Fryer Pork Chops — Never have a dry pork chop again with this recipe
• Air Fryer Potato Chips — Skip the regular potato chips and make these instead
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings — Chicken wings have never been so easy

Recipe

Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

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Servings

4 servings

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

Air fryer Parmesan zucchini chips are my take on an appetizer favorite. If you love all things breaded and fried, get ready to satisfy your craving without the guilt of deep-frying.

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
• 1 tsp pepper adjust to taste
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs panko or italian bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp spray oil

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Instructions

• Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large, shallow plate.
  
• In a separate small bowl, whisk the eggs together and set aside.
  
• In another bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the Parmesan cheese.
  
• Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch thick slices. Dip each round into the flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture.
  
• Coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the zucchini in the basket in a single layer. Spray the zucchini chip tops with a light coat of cooking spray.
  
• Air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes. Turn the zucchini over and air fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 88mg29%

Sodium 956mg40%

Potassium 514mg15%

Carbohydrates 38g13%

Fiber 4g16%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 13g26%

Vitamin A 502IU10%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 209mg21%

Iron 4mg22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.