Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Name: Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, 1/4-inch rounds; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 large egg, beaten; as needed cooking spray

Thin zucchini rounds coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and Parmesan, air-fried until crispy - a light vegetarian snack or side that eats like a chip.

27 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, 1/4-inch rounds
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
as needed cooking spray

Instructions

1

Place 2 medium 1/4-inch rounds zucchini on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and let sit 5 minutes. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
2

In a shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3

Dip each zucchini round in beaten large egg, letting the excess drip off, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat both sides.
4

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Spray the basket with cooking spray. Arrange the zucchini rounds in a single layer without overlapping.
5

Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden and crispy. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.
6

Serve immediately with marinara sauce or ranch for dipping.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

For Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips, the air fryer is set to 400 F (about 205 C) in step 4. The longest stretch at that heat is 12 minutes, in step 5. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time. The frying oil is held at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

Why salt and drain the vegetables in Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

Step 1 reads: "Place 2 medium 1/4-inch rounds zucchini on paper towels, sprinkle lightly with 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and let sit 5 minutes." Salt pulls water out. Doing it at step 1 means that water ends up in the colander rather than in the finished dish.

Is there a substitute for panko in Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

The entry for Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips calls for 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Can I make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips is 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I freeze Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips within two hours and eat it within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

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