Air Fryer Zucchini Chips | Vegan

These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips come out perfectly crispy made with a combination of almond flour, whole wheat breadcrumbs, and a flax egg wash. They’re a healthy flavorful snack or appetizer!

I have been having a blast experimenting with my air fryer. One of my favorite ways to use it is to create delicious veggie snacks that my kids can’t resist.

My kids are just like many kids. They love to snack on crackers, popcorn, chips, and pretzels. I do my best to limit those types of snacks, and keep it out of the house when I can, but sometimes it’s an uphill battle.

These Air Fryer Zucchini Chips are my way of giving my kids a salty chip like snack that’s whole food plant-based with hidden veggies.

Paired with oil-free marinara for dipping and I’ve got what I consider a super snack!

When creating this recipe I wanted to get a crispy breading that would stick to the zucchini without using an egg wash. Since flax eggs so often work in baking, I thought why not substitute it for an egg wash.

Often zucchini chips have a hint of a cheesy flavor with added parmesan, so I added some nutritional yeast to give it that parmesan flavor while keeping it vegan.

Make these as an easy vegan appetizer or snack!

Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Zucchini Chips…

• Crispy Outside
• Hidden Veggies
• Healthier and tastier than potato chips!
• Kid friendly!
• Omnivore approved!
• Easy and quick
• No oil
• Gluten-Free Option
• Vegan and Whole Food Plant-Based Ingredients

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 zucchini
• 2 tablespoon ground flax
• ¼ cup water
• ½ cup whole wheat Panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Tools and Equipment You’ll Need

• Air Fryer
• Mandoline
• Mixing Bowls

I used a mandoline to get evenly cut rounds, but be careful when using these. It’s very easy to cut yourself if not using proper gloves or the mandoline shield! I cut mine without the shield until I get to the end of the zucchini, then I attach it to the shield so my fingers don’t get anywhere near the blade!

How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Chips – Step by Step

Step 1: Thinly slice zucchini using a mandoline or knife. Using a mandoline ensures you get a thin even cut. Place zucchini slices on top of dish towel. Sprinkle with salt. Cover with another dish towel, and then place a heavy pan on top. Press for 15 minutes. (This will extract some of the moisture from the zucchini and will help them come out of the air fryer nice and crispy.)

Step 2: Combine ground flax and water in a shallow bowl, whisking together until combined. Allow to sit for 5 minutes or until it thickens.

Step 3: In a shallow bowl combine Panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, baking powder, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4: Dredge zucchini in flax egg ensuring it is completely covered on all sides.

Step 5: Transfer to breadcrumb bowl and cover on all sides.

Step 6: Place in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd or overlap. Bake at 375 F for 10 minutes turning at the 5 minute mark. Cook in batches. While one batch is baking, prepare the zucchini for the next batch.

Tips for Making Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

• Cut the rounded ends of the zucchini off and cut into thin rounds.
• Press the excess water from the zucchini chips using the towel method. Skipping this step could result in soggy chips.
• Use a mandoline for thin even slices.
• You can sub ground chia seeds for flax seeds or use an unsweetened dairy free milk.
• Do not overcrowd the zucchini in the air fryer. Place zucchini in an even layer without overlapping.
• Prepare the chips in batches. While one batch is baking, dredge and bread the next batch.
• Eat the chips warm straight out of the air fryer. They taste best and stay the crispiest when they’re fresh!

Are Air Fryer Zucchini Chips healthy?

• Plant-Based Ingredients-These zucchini chips are vegan friendly. No egg or cheese added yet still all of the crispy cheesiness you love!
• Low Calorie and Low Fat-Using the air fryer allows you to skip the oil. While some people prefer to spray their basket with cooking oil, I find this step unnecessary. You can get the same crispy goodness without any oil, which is important for those following a plant-based no oil diet.
• Whole Grains-Using whole wheat breadcrumbs ensures that you’re getting your whole grains with this recipe.
• Vitamins and Nutrients-Zucchini are high in vitamins and nutrients such as vitamins C and A, potassium, folate, and fiber.
• High in Plant-Protein-One serving contains 7 grams of plant-protein!

What do you serve with Air Fryer Zucchini Chips?

These chips taste great on their own, but who doesn’t love a dipping sauce!

With the Italian spices of these zucchini chips serving them with a side or marinara is perfect!

Check-Out these Other Vegan Air Fryer Recipes?

• Air Fryer Squash
• Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Potato Wedges
• Air Fryer Apple Chips
• Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts by Picky Eater Blog

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