Air-fryer Zucchini Chips are a great option for a really simple approach to eat more vegetables! It is best to prepare when you don’t want to bake them. You become addicted after air frying them as it saves lots of time. The corners of these zucchini chips get crisp well while the center gets soft. These chips are very delicious and healthy as it requires less oil usage.
It is very simple to make these Air-fryer Zucchini Chips using only four ingredients and no breading. It contains garlic powder, zucchini slices, salt, olive oil, & pepper. Serve these chips with grilled chicken, or garlic dip.
STATS:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Course: Gluten-free
- Cuisine: American
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 21 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Air fryer
- Mandolin slicer
- Mixing bowl
- Paper towels
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 medium zucchini slices
- Black pepper
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- Salt
OPTIONAL:
- Lemon juice
- Parmesan cheese
- Red pepper flakes
- Italian seasoning
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ZUCCHINI:
- Firm and fresh zucchini is best to prepare these chips. Make the thin and equal-sized zucchini slices so they get crisp at the same time and don’t burn.
OLIVE OIL:
- It is used to make the crisp zucchini chips, and it also provides the taste. We have to use a small quantity, or the chips will get soggy. We can also use the avocado oil instead if required.
GARLIC POWDER:
- Season these zucchini chips with the garlic powder to enrich the taste. We can also use fresh garlic, but it might burn.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning will enrich the flavor and also provide the herby aroma. Use the thyme, rosemary, or homemade Italian seasoning if required.
LEMON JUICE:
- Lemon juice will provide a fresh and tangy flavor in these chips. It should be fresh to add strong taste. Use the lime juice instead if lemon is not available.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- It will add crispiness to the chips and also make them more indulgent. Use the dairy-free cheese or skip it if you have a dairy allergy.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set the temperature of the air fryer to 380°F.
- Combine the zucchini slices with garlic powder, salt, oil, & pepper in the vessel.
- Put the zucchini in the basket in one layer. Avoid packing too many chips in it.
- Shake the basket midway through the ten to twelve minutes of air-frying.
- Add the Parmesan and fry till brown at the final minute.
- Warm up and serve.
TIPS:
- Dry the zucchini slices for added crispiness before seasoning.
- Leave some space in the basket so the air circulates and zucchini get crisp well.
- Add your preferred herbs or seasoning mixes to spice it up.
- Simply add the Parmesan at the very end to avoid burning the cheese.
SERVING SUGGESTION:
DIPS:
- Ranch
- Marinara
- Garlic Dip
MAIN:
- Grilled Chicken
- Salmon
- Burgers
SNACKS:
- Party Snack
- Lunch Snack
- Movie Snack
TOPPINGS:
- Parmesan
- Herbs
- Lemon
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place them in the covered box & stock for 2 days.
FREEZER:
- It is not good to freeze them as the zucchini will get soggy.
FAQs:
Will I substitute yellow squash?
- This dish also works great with yellow squash, which gives your meal a lovely splash of color. It cooks in the same manner and is as wonderful and tender.
What caused my zucchini to get mushy?
- Lots of zucchini in one batch or excessive moisture will lead to mushy zucchini chips. Pat them dry well then arrange them in the basket.
Which dipping sauces pair with this?
- Pair these chips with ranch, tzatziki, garlic aioli, and Chipotle Mayonnaise.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 21 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 1g
Net Carbs: 2 g
Fat: 1 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Calcium: 17 mg
Iron: 0.4 mg
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Serving: 1 serving
Vitamin A: 204 IU
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
Sodium: 330 mg
Vitamin C: 18 mg
Potassium: 261 mg
Fiber: 1 g