Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips
Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips deliver a crunchy panko-Parmesan crust with a tender, juicy center. Each bite balances salty cheese and mild zucchini, perfect for dipping in marinara or ranch. Serve as a game-day snack, a party appetizer, or a light side when you’re craving something crisp and cheesy without deep-frying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Mix panko and Parmesan cheese on a plate. Dip 1 zucchini slice into the beaten egg, then into the panko mixture, pressing to coat. Set the coated zucchini slice on a wire baking rack and repeat with the remaining slices. Lightly spray the zucchini slices with cooking spray.
- 4
Place the zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
- 5
Air-fry in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes; turn the slices over and cook 2 minutes more. Repeat with the remaining zucchini slices.
- Calories 255.41 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 13.23 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 36.03 g 13%
- Total Fat 6.59 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.89 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 74.91 mg High 25%
- Sodium 357.38 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.0 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 212.27 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.05 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 144.98 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 18.88 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 2.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fried Zucchini Chips is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Panko. Each serving provides about 255.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Eggs, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Panko, Zucchini. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips?
- About 35 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 255.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fried Zucchini Chips has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 255.41 calories and 13.23 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 357.38 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.89 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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