Description
A light and crispy snack made by air-frying thinly sliced zucchini with simple seasonings—these chips offer all the crunch of traditional chips with a healthier twist.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced (about ¼-inch thick)
- 1–2 tsp olive oil or cooking spray
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika or chili powder (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 °F (190 °C) for 2–3 minutes.
- Pat zucchini slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil or lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if using.
- Arrange slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches as needed.
- Air-fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.
- If using Parmesan, sprinkle during the last 2 minutes and cook until cheese is crisp.
- Remove chips carefully, let cool slightly to crisp up, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Add cayenne or chipotle powder for a spicy version.
- Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a vegan-friendly flavor.
- For extra crunch, try a breadcrumb coating before air-frying.
- Slice evenly for consistent crisping—use a mandoline if available.
- Serve with dips like ranch, tzatziki, or spicy mayo for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
