Air Fryer Zucchini

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These Air Fryer Zucchini crisps are a great way to enjoy this vegetable. This is a perfect appetizer or snack that is crunchy and delicious!

These crisps have a similar texture to my Crispy Zucchini Fries and are as easy to make as the Air Fryer French Fries.

If your garden is full of zucchini and you are looking for more ways to use it, this Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is for you! I sliced it thin, dipped in melted butter and coated with Parmesan breading. They are baked in an air fryer until golden brown. The coating tastes like toasted cheese!

Ingredients:

• zucchini: I used a medium size
• butter: unsalted, melted
• breadcrumbs: I used Italian style; if you are using plain, add Italian seasoning; use panko for even crunchier breading
• Parmesan cheese: freshly grated is the best since pre-grated is coated with starch

How to make Air Fryer Zucchini?

• Start by slicing zucchini into disks.
• Melt butter in a small bowl.
• Mix breading and Parmesan in another small bowl.
• The zucchini will sweat while it sits on a plate, so make sure to blot it with paper towel before breading.
• Dip each zucchini slice in butter, then breading.

• Arrange in a single layer in air fryer basket or rack.
• Air fry for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown.

I didn’t salt the zucchini since Parmesan cheese is pretty salty. You can always season baked crisps with salt and pepper if desired.

What to serve with zucchini crisps?

We enjoyed them with marinara sauce and ketchup. Garlic aioli, Tzatziki Sauce, sriracha mayo, Yum Yum Sauce or Ranch dressings are also delicious options.

Storing:

Any leftovers should be store in a container with lid, in the fridge. You can reheat the crisps in the air fryer, for 2 to 3 minutes.

Variations:

• low-carb: use crushed pork rinds in place of breadcrumbs;
• vegan: use vegan butter or coconut oil and nutritional yeast in place of Parmesan cheese;
• fries: cut zucchini into sticks, bread, and air fry;

More air fryer recipes:

• Chicken Nuggets
• Parmesan Salmon
• Brussels Sprouts
• Shrimp

For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Air Fryer category.

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Air Fryer Zucchini

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

These Air Fryer Zucchini crisps are a great way to enjoy this vegetable. This is a perfect appetizer or snack that is crunchy and delicious! Serve it with marinara sauce or Ranch.

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air fryer zucchini

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 192 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup breadcrumbs see note
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Slice zucchini into disks.
2. Melt butter in a small bowl.
3. In another small bowl, mix breading and Parmesan (and seasoning, if desired).
4. The zucchini will sweat while it sits on a plate, so make sure to blot it with a paper towel before breading.
5. Dip each zucchini slice in butter, then breading.
6. Arrange in a single layer in air fryer basket or rack.

7. Air fry at 390 degrees F, for 15 to 17 minutes, or until golden brown.

Recipe Notes

• I used Italian style breadcrumbs; if you are using plain, add Italian seasoning; use panko for even crunchier breading.
• I didn’t salt the zucchini since Parmesan cheese is pretty salty. You can always season baked crisps with salt and pepper if desired.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Zucchini

Amount Per Serving

Calories 192 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 36mg12%

Sodium 200mg9%

Potassium 154mg4%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 507IU10%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 109mg11%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.