Why These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips Are My Favourite

There are such a lot of methods to do zucchini chips and I’ve most likely tried them all around the years, however the air fryer has develop into my go-to. Right here’s why I really like this recipe—and why you’ll too!

• Crisped to perfection. As a result of ovens are inclined to have sizzling spots (and funky spots), I’ve all the time had hassle getting a complete pan of zucchini chips to be equally crispy with out some which can be burnt and a few which can be nonetheless mushy. The air fryer does a greater job of evenly crisping zucchini chips! (It does the identical with these Crispy Wholesome Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.)
• Superior taste. Garlic powder provides savory garlic goodness with out the sharp chunk of recent garlic, and the Parmesan makes these zucchini chips tacky and scrumptious. You’ll be able to’t go improper!
• Versatile. Make these for a fast afternoon snack, serve them as a celebration appetizer with marinara for dipping, or make them a facet dish for some Italian Cheeseburgers. 

What You’ll Want

You solely want a brief listing of substances to make zucchini chips within the air fryer! Scroll all the way down to the recipe card to seek out the ingredient portions and recipe directions.

• Zucchini – Sure, yellow squash works too! I like utilizing medium zucchini (or squash) for the very best taste and smaller seeds.
• Grated Parmesan – Grate your individual from a block for higher soften and taste.
• Olive oil – Olive oil helps the zucchini chips get crispy and the seasonings will stick higher.
• Seasonings – Garlic powder, salt, and floor pepper.

Suggestions and Variations

These further pointers will allow you to make the proper air fried zucchini chips!

• Reduce the zucchini thinly and uniformly. The thinner the slices, the crispier your chips will probably be! It’s additionally essential to ensure the slices are all the identical thickness so your chips are achieved cooking on the identical time. A mandoline slicer may help with this.
• Don’t crowd the zucchini. It’s completely wonderful if the perimeters of the chips are touching one another, however don’t overlap or stack them. They want room for the air to flow into in order that they get crispy!
• Attempt different flavors. Add Italian seasoning as an alternative of or along with the garlic powder, omit the Parm and make your zucchini chips with taco seasoning, or use different herbs, spices, and seasoning blends you’ve got readily available.

What to Serve With Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

If I’m making these as a facet, I’ll serve them with burgers (like my Portobello Burgers!) or sandwiches (howdy, Grilled Rooster Sandwich!). As an appetizer, they’re nice with marinara or Bread Dipping Oil; they’re not good for scooping up dips, however they’re wonderful for pairing with sauces and dressings.

How you can Retailer Leftovers

• Room temperature: These air fryer zucchini chips are finest loved instantly, however when you have extras, allow them to cool utterly and retailer them in an hermetic container for 3 to 4 days. So long as the cheese is browned and the zucchini is totally dried out, the chips are wonderful to maintain at room temperature. (If not, simply retailer them within the fridge.)
• To reheat: You’ll be able to eat the chips with out reheating, or heat them up within the air fryer. It will assist re-crisp them a bit too!