Name: Easy Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchinis; 1/2 cup flour; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk (low-fat or whole); 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; Optional: Add a few shakes of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

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This Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe is so simple, crispy, and delicious and is ready in 25 minutes!

There is a small white rectangular dish with slices of baked zucchini slices on it. There is a very small bowl with a white creamy dressing in it. Items are on a wooden surface.

Made with fresh zucchini with a coating of panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.

It’s the perfect side dish or snack to make if you’re looking for a little healthier option.

Meal Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 8 to 10 minutes
Cooking Process: Air Fryer
Total Time: 25 minutes
Preparation Level: Beginner +

There is a brown bowl with slices of baked zucchini in it. Bowl is on a white surface.

Why We Love Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Healthier Option: Air fryer Parmesan zucchini is a healthier alternative to traditional fried snacks or vegetables.

Crispy Texture: The air fryer delivers an outside coating that is deliciously crunchy.

Quick and Easy: This air fryer zucchini recipe is straightforward and quick, making it an easy side dish or snack.

Kid-Friendly: These tasty crispy chips are a great way to get kids to eat healthier. Kids can have their favorite dipping sauce or dressing along the side.

Ingredients

Fresh Zucchini: This recipe calls for two medium zucchini. Try to find them of the same size and as round as possible. This will make the zucchini slices more consistent.

Flour: You can use all-purpose flour or any gluten-free flour.

Eggs and Milk: Large eggs with a little milk whisked together bind the coating to the zucchini rounds.

Panko Breadcrumbs: They give the zucchini a crispy outside coating.

Parmesan Cheese: Use freshly grated for the best savory parmesan flavor.

Salt and Pepper: Used to enhance all the flavors of a dish. Sea salt or kosher salt works best. Also, use fresh ground black pepper.

Seasoning: Onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Optional: Add a few shakes of red pepper flakes for a little heat.

Instructions and Step-By-Step Photos

A white cutting board with slices of zucchini on it.

A large white bowl with flour, another large white bowl with a bread crumb mixture, and a small white bowl with whisked eggs in it. Bowls are on a white surface.

Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices, discarding the ends of the zucchini. Recipe Tip: Try and keep the slices on the thinner side. Thicker slices tend to be mushy in the middle.

Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes. This will help the chips cook evenly through.

Pour the flour into a medium, shallow bowl.

Whisk the eggs and the milk together in a small bowl until fully combined.

Combine the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large mixing bowl.

There is a large bowl with a flour mixture in it. There are four slices of zucchini in the flour mixture. Bowl is on a white surface.

There is a small white bowl with a whisked egg in it. There is a pair of metal tongs holding a slice of zucchini over the bowl. Bowl is on a white surface.

Dip the zucchini slices into the flour mixture then the egg mixture.

There is a large white bowl with a mixture of bread crumbs and grated cheese in it. There are slices of zucchini in the mixture. There is a pair of metal tongs resting in the bowl. Bowl is on a white surface.

There is a metal wire rack with unbaked breaded slices of zucchini on it. Rack is on a white surface.

Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.

Add the zucchini to the basket in a single layer. Recipe Tip: Don’t overcrowd or overlap the chips when baking them. You want the hot air of the air fryer to circulate each chip to create the perfect crispy texture.

Cook until golden brown, flipping halfway through. Recipe Tip: If you have to cook the zucchini chips in batches, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and keep them warm in a preheated oven.

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

See the recipe card below for complete measurements and cooking times.

There is a large white bowl with slices of baked zucchini and a small center bowl with marinara sauce in it. Bowl is on a white surface.

How To Store

Place room temperature zucchini chips in an airtight container. Store in layers between sheets of parchment paper. This will help to prevent chips from losing any of the crust.

How To Reheat

Reheat any leftover zucchini chips in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

What To Serve With Zucchini Chips

If I’m serving these crispy zucchini chips as a snack, I like to have a few different dipping sauces like ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or homemade spicy mayo by Donuts2Crumpets.

This delicious air fryer zucchini dish is the perfect addition to so many meals. Here are some tasty ones to try!

Easy Chicken Salad

Zinger Style Chicken Burgers

Freddy’s Smash Burgers

Beef Pinwheels

Easy Teriyaki Chicken

If you liked this recipe, leave a comment and a star rating. I would love to hear from you!

Enjoy and happy cooking! Cheers, Laura Belle

Yield: 4 servings