Air Fried Zucchini Chips
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Air Fried Zucchini Chips are a delicious and healthy snack. Made with fresh zucchini, a blend of spices, and a tangy vinegar kick, these low-carb and crunchy chips are a great alternative to traditional potato chips. These salt and vinegar zucchini chips in the air fryer are going to become a go-to snack!
Plus, with the use of an air fryer, they’re easy to make and require minimal oil. So, get ready to indulge in a guilt-free snack that’s full of flavor and texture. Follow this recipe for Low Carb Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips and enjoy!
You won’t believe how these air fried zucchini chips mimic regular salt & vinegar potato chips! But instead of packing on the guilt, this version is packed with goodness! This is a crunchy, savory snack you can feel great about serving to your family.
Don’t have an air fryer? No problem, I share instructions below on how to make them in the oven as well.
Zucchini chips make a great appetizer to share when hosting a party. Need more great apps for your next get-together? Try garlic bread bruschetta, this gorgeous layered veggies and hummus dip, or these very yummy sweet potato skins.
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What Are Zucchini Chips?
Similar to potato chips, zucchini chips are made by thinly slicing zucchini, adding seasoning, and cooking until the moisture has evaporated out of them, leaving behind crispy, flavorful medallions. Zucchini is a lower-carb, less starchy vegetable than potatoes, and since they aren’t deep fried like most potato chips, zucchini chips are a healthier, lower-fat option.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Salt and Vinegar Chips
There are just so many reasons to love this air fryer zucchini.
- They’re delicious! The tang of vinegar blends with the perfect amount of saltiness.
- They’re healthier than potato chips, with less fat and carbs, but just as yummy.
- They only take a few minutes to make with just a couple of ingredients.
- The recipe is very simple to make.
- Make into air fryer zucchini fries by cutting the zucchini into sticks rather than chips.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium), sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or vinegar of choice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
How to Make
- Prep the zucchini. Using a mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin chips. Place the zucchini chips into a large bowl. Add vinegar and gently stir to make sure all chips are coated in vinegar.
- Prep the air fryer. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add zucchini chips in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Air fry for 9 minutes, flip the chips over, and air fry for another 8-9 minutes. Once they’re done cooking, sprinkle the zucchini chips with salt.
How to Make In The Oven
Don’t have an air fryer? Bake them in the oven!
- Preheat oven to 225 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with a cooling rack. This will allow for even cooking.
- Bake for 2-3 hours depending on how thick your zucchini slices are.
Recipe Variations
Seasonings can vary depending on your tastes. Here are some other seasoning blends to try on your chips:
- Dill pickle seasoning
- Lemon pepper seasoning
- Garlic powder and Italian seasoning
- Chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne powder, and garlic powder
- Truffle oil and salt
- Salt, pepper, and smoked paprika
- Ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper
- Greek seasoning
- Pizza seasoning
- Swap vinegar for rice vinegar for a sweeter flavor
- Make air fryer cucumber chips by swapping the zucchini for cucmbers
How to Serve Zucchini Chips
Serve these on a platter with dips, add them as part of a charcuterie board, or just toss them in a bowl and snack while you watch a movie. There’s no way to go wrong with zucchini chips!
Best Dips for Zucchini Chips
If you’re a dip addict like me, you’re probably already thinking about what you can dip your zucchini chips in. The vinegar in this recipe adds a good kick of flavor, but if you want to dip these or other variations of zucchini chips, here are a few tried and true options:
- Salsa
- Chip dip
- Ranch dressing
- Blue cheese dressing
- Roasted red pepper dip
- Hummus
- Sweet onion dressing
FAQs
Zucchini chips get crunchy after most of the water is removed from them during cooking. If your chips came out of the air fryer still a bit wet, place them back in for another 2-3 minutes and try again. Make sure you’re slicing them very thin, and that your air fryer is completely preheated before you begin cooking.
Yes! Earlier in this post, I give the instructions for baking these in the oven. It takes a bit longer than the air fryer, but your zucchini chips will be just as delicious.
Yes you can. Try butternut squash or acorn squash. Cut your slices very thin and watch them closely. These squash tend to have more sugar in them, so they will burn more easily.
Yes! This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, and vegan! Everyone can enjoy this easy recipe.
How to Store Zucchini Chips
You can store your zucchini chips in a Ziploc or small airtight container in the fridge for 3 days. Zucchini chips tend to get soggy after a few days, so I suggest eating them up right away. Unfortunately, they just don’t stay fresh too long, and this really is a snack best enjoyed fresh!
It’s possible to freeze zucchini chips, but when you thaw them, they’ll likely be soggy. You can pop them back in the air fryer for a few minutes to help them regain a bit of their crispiness, but I would recommend just making a fresh batch instead.
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- Instant Pot Gooey Cheesy Garlic Chicken Pasta
- Crockpot Chicken Cacciatore Freezer Meal
- The BEST Eggplant Teriyaki (Vegan)
Air Fried Zucchini Chips
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium) sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or vinegar of choice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Prep the zucchini. Using a mandoline, slice the zucchini into thin chips. Place the zucchini chips into a large bowl. Add vinegar and gently stir to make sure all chips are coated in vinegar.
- Prep the air fryer. Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add zucchini chips in a single layer to the air fryer basket.
- Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 370°F. Air fry for 9 minutes, flip the chips over, and air fry for another 8-9 minutes. Once they are done cooking, sprinkle the zucchini chips with salt.
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