The sweet, vegetal flavour of squash wrapped up in a crispy garlic panko crust…

all in one mouthful! Plus, these air fryer zucchini chips are deliciously crispy without all of that hazardous deep frying.

When I think of summer foods, I think of zucchini – a summer squash!

Making zucchini chips in the air fryer is one fast, simple method to accomplish it — plus, they’re beyond delicious! By preparing them in an air fryer, you need no oil.

The irresistible crunch is owing to a blend of panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder. Simple, but effective! It’s all you need for a crisp, rich taste to balance the gentle grassiness of the squash.

Here’s what I’m going to teach you in this post:

How to produce a huge batch of crispy, crunchy, and delicious air fryer zucchini chips
Some advice on how to prepare and reheat your air fried zucchini chips for the greatest texture and taste possible
A few of excellent dips and sauces to offer along with this highly dippable, shared appetizer

Air fryer zucchini chips are a fresh, crisp, and scrumptious way to savour seasonal tastes! In less than 20 minutes, you’ll have an entire batch of crispy chips with no oil, salt, or dangerous ingredients.

I cooked this dish using the 5.7 QT Instant Pot Air Fryer. Its square basket gives it the right size for our family of 4.

STEP ONE: Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F.

STEP TWO: Rinse off the zucchini and pat dry before slicing. Cut the courgettes into ¼“ slices.

STEP FOUR: In a second bowl, whisk one egg until it’s light and fluffy. In a third bowl, add the flour.

STEP FIVE: Dip and dredge each zucchini slice in the following order: flour, egg, and then breadcrumbs.

Why Are My Zucchini Chips Soggy? 

Soggy air fryer zucchini chips can be caused for a variety of reasons.

• There is too much egg wash compared to breadcrumbs on each zucchini slice
• The breadcrumbs are not evenly coated on the zucchini, causing parts to not be covered and not get crispy
• The zucchini slices are too thick — each slice should be consistently cut into no thicker than ¼-inch slices
• The air fryer was overcrowded — These zucchini air fryer chips should lay in a single layer in the air fryer basket

Variations to Air Fry Zucchini Chips

• Add grated parmesan cheese to the panko mixture to give the zucchini rounds a cheesy flavor in the breading
• Add a little cayenne pepper to the breadcrumbs to give it a little more kick
• Swap out the panko breadcrumbs for pork rinds and all-purpose flour for almond flour to make this recipe more keto-friendly and gluten-free
• Swap out the egg for butter or milk for a no egg recipe. You can also use vegan butter or vegan egg substitute to turn this air fryer recipe vegan

What Are The Best Dips and Sauces for Zucchini Crisps?  

You’re only limited by your imagination and preferences with this one! Any dip that you like with fries would be equally tasty with air fryer zucchini chips. I suggest trying:

• A zesty mustard dipping sauce made with Dijon
• A creamy and zesty sriracha mayo, like the one I serve with my avocado fries
• Sweet and spicy honey sriracha for a bright kick

How Do You Reheat Zucchini Chips in the Air Fryer?  

1. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place the leftover zucchini bites in the air fryer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed and crisped back up.

How Long Do Homemade Zucchini Chips Last?

These air fried zucchini chips can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

You can also freeze them to cook for a later time, up to 3 months.

Other Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes You’ll Love:

And check out our list of Air Fryer Summer Grilling recipes for more summer ideas!

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