Air Fryer Breaded Zucchini Chips

Air fryer breaded zucchini chips get crispy and crunchy from panko breadcrumbs. This easy recipe doesn't use any oil, and takes less than 15 minutes to cook.

Panko is such an easy way to make things crispy and delicious in the air fryer! And I just love breading zucchini with seasonings and panko.

I've made air fryer panko salmon, air fryer panko cod, air fryer panko chicken, and now this air fryer panko zucchini.

There are so many reasons to love this breaded zucchini chips, but here are a few

So crispy - The panko gives it a crispy, crunchy texture that pairs perfectly with the zucchini.

Uses no oil - This recipe uses no oil. None. The crispness all comes from the panko breading.

Fast - The zucchini cooks up in only 8-10 minutes. So quick!

Flavorful - The spices used in the flour mixture help to season the zucchini and add flavor. Want more flavor? Add some dried herbs to the panko breading.

Ingredients

• Zucchini
• Flour
• Smoked paprika
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Salt
• Egg
• Panko

How to customize

This recipe is easy to customize by switching out or adding to the spices. Want a little spice? Add a little ground cayenne to the flour mixture.

If you want the crispy breaded zucchini to have some herbs, add some dried parsley, thyme, oregano, or Italian seasoning to the panko breadcrumbs.

Want a parmesan version? Add some grated or shredded parmesan to the panko mixture to make air fryer breaded parmesan zucchini.

Looking for a version that uses yellow squash? Try this recipe for air fryer squash.

What to serve with the panko zucchini

This air fried panko zucchini pairs nicely with so many things! Here are some ideas.

Dipping sauces - Chipotle mayo, honey mustard bbq sauce, cumin lime ketchup, bang bang sauce

Main dishes - Air fryer brown sugar salmon, air fryer blackened cod, air fryer crispy chicken thighs, air fryer peri peri chicken, air fryer peach salmon

Other sides - Air fryer mini peppers, air fryer smashed potatoes, air fryer cheesy garlic bread, air fryer Mediterranean vegetables, air fryer corn on the cob

Recipe notes

• All air fryers cook differently. Adjust cooking times as needed.
• This recipe serves two as a side dish, but is easy to double or triple! Note that you may need to cook the zucchini in batches, depending on the size and type of your air fryer.

How to make air fried breaded zucchini chips

First, slice the zucchini into rounds about ⅛ inch thick. Don't worry if your zucchini isn't all the same thickness, it will still cook nicely in the air fryer.

Next, in one bowl, add the flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Stir to combine together.

In another bowl, crack an egg and whisk it with a fork. In your final bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs. Now you have your dipping stations set up!

The order is -- flour, egg, panko.

First dip each zucchini chip in the flour on both sides, then dip in the egg so it is coated, and finally in the panko.

After you coat each in panko, place in the air fryer basket. (I used air fryer parchment paper).

Depending on the size of your zucchini and also how many slices you wound up with, you may need to cook in batches. With my zucchini, my slices just fit perfectly in the air fryer.

Air fry at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Carefully remove the air fried zucchini chips from air fryer with a spatula or tongs.

Enjoy breaded zucchini as is, or with your favorite dipping sauce!

Air fryer vegetables

• Air fryer frozen edamame
• Air fryer shishito peppers
• Air fryer parmesan tomatoes
• Air fryer grape tomatoes
• Air fryer mini potatoes

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