Zucchini Chips Swap (Printable)

Light, crispy zucchini slices breaded and air-fried for a healthy, flavorful snack or side.

# 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

# Cooking steps:

01 - Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
02 - Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
03 - In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
04 - Dip each zucchini slice into beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Place breaded zucchini slices in a single layer in air fryer basket. Lightly spray with olive oil if desired for extra crispiness.
06 - Cook in batches for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
07 - Serve immediately as a snack or side dish.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • They're genuinely crispy on the outside with that satisfying crunch that makes you reach for another handful.
  • Ready in half an hour from start to finish, no complicated techniques or fancy equipment beyond an air fryer.
  • A vegetables-disguised-as-junk-food situation that even skeptics find themselves enjoying without realizing how much zucchini they've eaten.
02 -
  • Wet zucchini is the enemy of crispiness—this one mistake explains why homemade versions sometimes feel limp compared to what you're aiming for.
  • Don't skip the single layer arrangement, because crowding the basket creates steam pockets that soften everything instead of crisping it.
03 -
  • Slice your zucchini on a mandoline if you have one—uniform thickness is the invisible difference between some chips cooking faster than others and everything finishing at exactly the right moment.
  • Add a pinch of cayenne or chili flakes to your breading mixture for a subtle heat that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.
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