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Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Jul 21, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are crispy, perfectly seasoned, delicious, and a great healthy appetizer or a snack recipe to make when you have zucchini (courgette) in hand.

zucchini chips served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Zucchini is a versatile, low carb, and low-calorie vegetable perfect for soups, pasta, roasting, cakes, stir-fries, or side dish.

Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Zucchini Chips Recipe

  • Done in less than 20-25 minutes.
  • Easy to make with a few simple ingredients available in the pantry.
  • Enjoy them as a side dish or appetizer
  • Perfect finger food to dip with your favorite sauces
  • Vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips Ingredients

You will only need a few easy-to-find ingredients to make this easy air fryer zucchini chips recipe.

  • Zucchini – 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds (3-4 mm thickness). You don't have to peel the skin.
  • Besan (gram flour) - Use fresh, good quality besan. It is gluten-free and easily available in Indian grocery stores. It is much finer than the chickpea flour available in US grocery stores. Besan is used to make popular dishes like pakodas, besan chilla, and besan ladoo in India. If you can't find besan then replace it with corn starch or all-purpose flour.
  • Spices – Added garlic powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, as basic spices for seasoning the chips.
  • Panko - I used store brought panko bread crumbs in this recipe. Use gluten-free panko to make this 100% gluten-free dish.
  • Olive oil – is used for roasting and helps to crisp up the zucchini chips to a golden brown. You may also use avocado or grapeseed oil.

How to Make Zucchini Chips in the Air Fryer

Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin slices. Do not peel the skin.

step to cut zucchini in to thin slices collage

Add besan (gram flour), red chili powder, turmeric powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, and salt in a wide bowl.

Now add the water little by little and make a smooth batter with a whisker or hand. The batter should be similar to pancake/dosa batter consistency, not too thick or watery.

step to prepare besan batter for zucchini chips collage

Combine the panko bread crumbs, salt on another plate, and mix well.

Dip each zucchini slice in the besan batter, and then place the zucchini in the panko and coat lightly on both sides. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices.

Tip: To make this mess-free and easy, I recommend having a wet and dry hand. Use the wet hand for dipping zucchini slices in the batter and transfer them to the panko mixture. Then the dry hand sprinkle panko on both sides of the slices and place them on the tray.

step to bread zucchini using panko collage

Place the coated zucchini chips in a tray.

breaded zucchini chips on a tray

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Add the zucchini slices to the air fryer's basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required)—brush or spray chips with cooking oil spray.

Air fryer them at 360°F (182°C) for 12-14 minutes or until they're golden brown and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Roasting time may vary depending on the type of air fryer, and the thickness of the zucchini slices.

step to air fryer zucchini chips in a basket collage

Serve it hot immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

air fryer zucchini dipped in ketchup in hand

How to Make Crispy Zucchini Chips in the Oven

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the breaded zucchini evenly in a single layer. Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may have to turn them once halfway through. Baking time may vary based on your oven and the thickness of the zucchini slices.

What to Serve With Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Serve this Air Fryer Zucchini Chips as a snack or appetizer with a side of your favorite dips, such as tomato ketchup, homemade greek yogurt dip, or creamy sour cream dip.

zucchini chips served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Pro-Tips & Notes

  • Work in batches. Make sure to spread the breaded zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow them to be cooked evenly.
  • Serve them right away: These crispy zucchini chips get soggy as they sit and cool down.
  • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

More Air Fryer Recipes

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More Indian Zucchini Recipes

  • Zucchini Carrot Paratha
  • Zucchini Besan Sabji
  • Cream of Zucchini Soup
  • Zucchini Dal
  • Zucchini Pakoda
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zucchini chips served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

Bhavana Patil
These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are crispy, perfectly seasoned, delicious and a great healthy appetizer or a snack to make when you have zucchini (courgette) in hand.
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Servings: 6
Calories : 94
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Method: Air Fryer
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Mixing Bowl Set
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

  • 2 medium zucchini sliced into rounds (3-4 mm thickness)
  • ½ cup besan (gram flour)
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste
  • ¾-1 cup gluten-free panko bread crumbs
  • oil for brushing

Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon coriander leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  • Wash the zucchini and cut them into thin slices. Do not peel the skin.
    step to cut zucchini in to thin slices collage
  • In a wide bowl, add besan (gram flour), red chili powder, turmeric powder, garlic powder, cumin powder, and salt.
    Now add the water little by little and make a smooth batter with a whisker or hand. The batter should be similar to pancake/dosa batter consistency, not too thick or watery.
    step to prepare besan batter for zucchini chips collage
  • On another plate, combine the panko, salt and mix well.
    Dip each zucchini slice in the besan batter and then place the zucchini in the panko and coat lightly on both sides. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices.
    Tip: To make this mess-free and easy, I recommend having a wet hand and a dry hand. Use the wet hand for dipping zucchini slices in the batter and transfer them to the panko mixture. Then the dry hand to sprinkle panko on both sides of the slices and place them on the tray.
    step to bread zucchini using panko collage
  • Place the coated zucchini chips in a tray.
    breaded zucchini chips on a tray
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C). Add the zucchini slices to the basket of the air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Brush or spray chips with cooking oil spray.
    Air fryer them at 360°F (182°C) for 12-14 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crisp. Shake the basket halfway through. Roasting time may vary depending on the type of air fryer, the thickness of the zucchini slices.
    step to air fryer zucchini chips in a basket collage
  • Serve it hot immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
    zucchini chips served on a plate with tomato ketchup

Oven Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spread the breaded zucchini evenly in a single layer.Cook for about 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. You may have to turn them once halfway through. Baking time may vary based on your oven and the thickness of the zucchini slices.

Notes

Pro-Tips & Notes

  • Work in batches. Make sure to spread the breaded zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
  • Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow them to be cooked evenly.
  • Serve them right away: These crispy zucchini chips get soggy as they sit and cool down.
  • The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 236IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 1mg
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