Air fryer zucchini (courgette) chips
These air fryer zucchini chips make for a delicious and healthy snack at any type of the day, as well as a nutritious salad topping.
This Recipe includes:
 | Zucchini – 1 medium-large zucchini (courgette) |
 | Vegetable oil with a high smoking point like avocado, sunflower, or peanut oil. |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
Optional flavorings:
 | Garlic powder or flakes |
 | Dried herbs – dried parsley, thyme, basil, etc. |
 | Paprika – smoked paprika for a bit of heat. |
 | Cayenne pepper – for more spice |
Who doesn’t love a packet of store-bought potato chips? Once in a while of course! But if you are looking for something healthier that you can eat on a regular basis, I can tell you that these delicious zucchini chips are a hit in my home.
If you have some left-over zucchini lying around, there is nothing like slicing them with a mandoline slicer (or by hand), adding some oil and spices and sticking them in the air fryer.
The result is a crispy delectable snack that you don’t have to feel guilty easing. (And if you are trying to get that picky eater in your family to try some zucchini, this is a great first step!)
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- pinch of salt and pepper
Optional spices
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon of dried herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme
- 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Wash and cut the zucchini into thin slices, using a mandoline slicer if possible.
- Place the sliced zucchinis onto a paper towel and pat it to absorb as much of the water as possible.
- Put the zucchinis into a large bowl along with the vegetable oil and the spices.
- Toss around so the oil and the spices lightly covers the sliced zucchinis.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (190°C).
- Place in the air fryer basket, leaving space between the slices so that they don't stick to each other. You may have to cook in batches if necessary.
- Cook for 12 minutes, tossing the basket every so often so that it cooks evenly.
- Remove from basket and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
Zucchini chips can be served by themselves, or with a sauce like my spicy mayo sauce with sriracha or garlic greek yogurt sauce. You can also serve them on top of a salad like this gizzard salad or bacon and goat cheese salad.
How to store it?
Air fryer zucchini chips tend to retain a lot of water, so I don’t recommend really recommend it. If you do want to prepare it a couple of hours in advance, leave it in a dish at room temperature.
When ready to eat, put the zucchini chips back in the air fryer at 380°F (190°C) for 5 minutes to make them crispy again.
