To make the batter take all purpose flour, corn starch, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika in a bowl. Mix everything together.
Add water. Stir and make a lump-free thick batter.
Grease the air fryer basket base using a cooking oil spray and keep it ready.
Take one zucchini slice and dip it into the batter. Lift it using a fork and let the excess batter drip.
Add into a bowl of bread crumbs and coat both sides.
Pro Tip: To do the mess-free coating, keep batter and bread crumbs bowls next to each other. Use two different forks (one for batter and one for breadcrumbs) or use two different hands (left for batter and right for crumbs).
Arrange the coated chips into the greased air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the top layer using a cooking oil spray.
Air fry them at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5-7 minutes. Serve them right away to enjoy the best crispy texture. Repeat the same for the rest.
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Notes
Preheating the air fryer is not necessary. I have tried both ways and it doesn’t make any difference.
Arrange zucchini chips in a single layer in an air fryer basket. Overcrowding the chips will result in a soft and soggy texture.
Cut the zucchini slices of even thickness so they get cook event at the same time.
Cook time may vary slightly depending on the brand and model of the air fryer you’re using. So take a quick peak a few minutes earlier to decide the cooking time. This recipe is tested in this Gourmia 5qt air fryer.