Light Crispy Zucchini Chips (Printable)

Crispy air-fried zucchini coated with seasoned breadcrumbs for a light, healthy snack.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Set the air fryer to 400°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Use paper towels to pat zucchini slices dry and remove excess moisture.
03 - Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl.
04 - Dip each zucchini slice into beaten eggs, then press gently into breadcrumb mixture to adhere evenly.
05 - Place breaded zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, lightly spraying with olive oil for extra crispiness if preferred.
06 - Cook in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Present immediately as a snack or side dish.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • You get that satisfying crunch without the grease, and somehow it tastes even better than the original.
  • The air fryer does the heavy lifting, so you're actually excited to make snacks instead of resigned to buying them.
  • Parmesan and smoked paprika transform something simple into something guests genuinely can't stop eating.
02 -
  • Moisture is your enemy—if your zucchini slices aren't truly dry, they'll steam and turn soft instead of crispy no matter how long you cook them.
  • Pressing the coating onto each slice makes a huge difference between something that flakes off and something that stays bonded and golden.
03 -
  • Use a mandoline or vegetable slicer for perfectly thin, uniform slices that cook at the same rate and look restaurant-quality.
  • Slice your zucchini right before breading them—the longer they sit, the more moisture they release, which fights crispiness.
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