Description
Crispy Mediterranean zucchini chips emerge as a crunchy, healthier alternative to traditional potato snacks. Seasoned with herbs and parmesan, these golden air fryer delights deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort for smart home cooks seeking delicious, guilt-free munching.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 medium zucchinis, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Optional Serving:
- Fresh parsley
- Dipping sauce
Instructions
- Precision-slice zucchinis into ultra-thin, uniform rounds using a mandoline for consistent thickness, aiming for approximately 1/8 inch slices.
- Thoroughly blot zucchini slices with paper towels, eliminating excess moisture to ensure maximum crispiness during cooking.
- Gently massage olive oil onto zucchini rounds, ensuring each slice receives an even, light coating.
- Create a flavor-packed seasoning blend by combining Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Carefully coat each zucchini slice in the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere securely.
- Strategically arrange zucchini chips in a single, uncrowded layer within the air fryer basket, working in multiple batches if necessary to maintain optimal air circulation.
- Configure air fryer to 375F (190C) and cook for 8-10 minutes, rotating chips midway through to promote even browning and consistent crunchiness.
- Once chips achieve a golden, crispy texture, immediately transfer from air fryer and garnish with fresh chopped parsley or serve alongside a complementary dipping sauce for enhanced enjoyment.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly crispy chips by ensuring zucchini slices are uniformly thin and completely dry before coating.
- Experiment with alternative seasonings like ranch powder, Italian herbs, or smoked paprika to create unique flavor profiles.
- For gluten-free version, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain crunchiness.
- Prevent soggy chips by avoiding overcrowding in the air fryer basket and using a single layer during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg