Pumpkin snacks offer a tasty, wholesome option between meals, helping you skip low-quality bagged chips filled with additives and sweeteners. When prepared in an air fryer, you savor the flavor with little to no extra oil. This guide shows how to cook zucchini in the air fryer and turn it into natural, homemade chips.
Zucchini in the air fryer
Craft these zucchini chips with a simple approach. The steps and tools needed are outlined below to help you achieve crisp, flavorful results without deep frying.
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- 2 medium zucchinis
- half a cup of breadcrumbs
- half a cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- half a teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 scrambled eggs
- spray oil for the fryer
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- Wash and trim the ends of the zucchinis.
- Slice the zucchini into very thin, neat rounds.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl.
- Dip each zucchini slice first into the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Press gently so the coating adheres well.
- Lay the breaded zucchini on a plate and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for 5 minutes.
- Grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the breaded zucchini in a single layer, avoiding crowding so they cook evenly.
- Bake at 200°C for 10 minutes. Flip and cook for another 10 minutes.
- When they turn golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and serve.
Crispier Zucchini Chips in the Air Fryer
For extra crispness, cook the chips a bit longer on each side, keeping a careful eye to avoid burning. For a lighter option, swap breadcrumbs for whole wheat and use a lower-fat Parmesan. The result is lighter and lower in calories.
You can experiment with different spices to create new flavors in your zucchini chips. Options include curry, oregano, and paprika.
Finally, if you want a dipping accompaniment, try a healthy yogurt-based sauce or a cucumber yogurt dip to pair with the chips.