Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Name: Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-in thick; 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine); 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 large egg, beaten; as needed olive oil cooking spray

Thin zucchini rounds coated in Parmesan and almond flour, air-fried until golden and crunchy - a satisfying keto snack or appetizer.

32 minEasyServes 4175 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/4-in thick
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine)
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 large egg, beaten
as needed olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

1

Pat 2 sliced 1/4-in thick medium zucchini slices dry thoroughly with paper towels. This is essential for crispiness.
2

In a shallow dish, mix together 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine), 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper.
3

Dip each zucchini slice in the 1 beaten large egg, letting the excess drip off, then press firmly into the Parmesan coating on both sides.
4

Preheat the air fryer to 400 F (200 C). Lightly spray the basket with olive oil cooking spray.
5

Arrange coated zucchini in a single layer in the basket, leaving space between slices. Work in batches as needed.
6

Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chips are golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

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Questions

What temperature does Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips cook at?

For Crispy 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 6. Air fryers run hot or cool by model, so check two minutes early the first time.

What should Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until the chips are golden and crisp.

Why pat it dry first in Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

Step 1 reads: "Pat 2 sliced 1/4-in thick medium zucchini slices dry thoroughly with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

What can I use instead of almond flour in Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips?

The entry for Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips calls for 1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine). In its place: Finely ground sunflower seeds work at the same weight for a nut-free version. Wheat flour is not a direct swap, because it absorbs far more liquid.

Does Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips contain tree nuts?

Yes: 1/4 cup almond flour (super-fine). The full allergen list for this entry is dairy, eggs and tree nuts. Where the nuts are a garnish or a texture, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds stand in. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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