Description
Crispy and flavorful Air Fryer Zucchini rounds coated in a seasoned Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust. Perfect as a healthy snack or side dish, these zucchini chips are air-fried to golden perfection for a delightful crunch without the extra oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini and Coating
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
For Cooking
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Optional
- Marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Prepare flour and egg coatings: Place the flour in a separate shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg until smooth.
- Coat the zucchini rounds in flour: Dip each zucchini round into the flour, shaking off any excess to avoid clumps.
- Dip in beaten egg: Next, dip each floured zucchini round into the beaten egg, coating both sides thoroughly to help the breadcrumb mixture adhere.
- Apply breadcrumb coating: Press each zucchini round firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the breaded zucchini rounds in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overlapping to promote even cooking; cook in batches if needed.
- Spray with oil: Lightly spray the tops of the zucchini rounds with cooking spray or olive oil spray to aid in browning and crisping.
- Air fry: Cook the zucchini rounds in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking to ensure even golden brown and crisp texture.
- Serve: Remove the crispy zucchini rounds from the air fryer and serve hot with your choice of optional dipping sauces like marinara sauce or ranch dressing for added flavor.
Notes
- Cut zucchini into consistent 1/4 inch slices for even cooking.
- Use cooking spray generously to achieve a crisp texture without deep frying.
- You can customize the seasoning mix to your preference by adding paprika or cayenne for a spicy kick.
- Serve immediately for the best crispy texture as they can soften upon standing.
- If desired, substitute Parmesan with a vegan cheese alternative to make it vegan-friendly (would require different diet classification).
