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

Italian-AmericanSideAir FryerVegetarianLow CarbLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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.

Questions

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

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 make Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Re-crisp leftovers in the air fryer at 350 F for three to four minutes; the microwave softens the coating.

Can I halve or double Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, air-fry in batches; a crowded basket steams instead of crisping.

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