Air-Fryer Zucchini Chips

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These crispy air-fryer zucchini chips are delicious paired with the creamy dill dipping sauce--or any sauce you have on hand. And the best part? The air fryer delivers a crispy crunch without having to pile on the oil like traditional fryers do.

overhead shot of air fryer zucchini chips on a black plate with creaming dipping sauce
Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 4 large egg whites

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs

  • Cooking spray

  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ¾ cup sour cream

  • cup mayonnaise

  • 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Cut zucchini crosswise into about 32 (1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick) rounds. Place the zucchini rounds and cornstarch in a plastic bag; seal and shake to evenly coat the zucchini.

  2. Lightly beat egg whites in a shallow bowl. Place panko in another shallow bowl. Working in batches, shake excess cornstarch from the zucchini. Dip the rounds in egg whites, then dredge in panko, lightly pressing to adhere. Place the coated rounds on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.

  3. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Lightly coat fry basket with cooking spray. Add about 10 zucchini rounds to the basket, lightly coat the tops with cooking spray and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the rounds over and coat again with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes more. Lightly sprinkle the chips with 1/4 teaspoon salt while still hot; transfer to a plate. Repeat the process 2 more times with cooking spray, the remaining zucchini rounds and salt.

  4. Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, chives, dill and lemon juice in a small bowl; stir well. Serve the dipping sauce with the zucchini chips.

Tips

Equipment: Air fryer

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

218 Calories
11g Fat
25g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 4 zucchini chips & about 2 Tbsp. dip
Calories 218
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 10%
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Vitamin A 228IU 5%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Folate 17mcg 4%
Sodium 347mg 15%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 3%
Potassium 203mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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