Light crispy zucchini chips (Printable Version)

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

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat.
02 - Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
03 - Combine panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each zucchini slice into beaten eggs, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
05 - Place breaded slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil if desired.
06 - Cook in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
07 - Enjoy immediately as a snack or side dish.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They satisfy that crispy, salty chip craving without the grease or the guilt
  • The air fryer makes them incredibly addictive while keeping them light enough to eat by the handful
  • You can customize the seasonings to match whatever mood youre in, and they still turn out perfect every time
02 -
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket, because the moment those zucchini slices touch each other, they become one sad, steamed zucchini pancake
  • Pat the zucchini dry with the dedication of someone scrubbing in for surgery, because any lingering moisture will steam your chips instead of crisp them
  • The first batch always teaches you something about your particular air fryer, so accept that youre going to make mistakes and just keep going
03 -
  • Work in small batches and resist the urge to rush, because rushed zucchini chips are just sad vegetables in disguise
  • If your chips are still floppy after the timer goes off, give them another two minutes, because every air fryer has its own personality
  • Season the chips immediately after they come out of the air fryer while theyre still hot enough to make the salt stick
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