Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (approximately 1 pound total)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (or olive oil spray)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Wash and slice zucchini into 1/8-inch uniform slices using a mandoline.
- Salt slices and let sit for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Mix cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
- Combine melted coconut oil and vanilla extract in separate bowl.
- Brush zucchini slices with oil mixture and coat with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F.
- Air fry in single layers for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes until crispy.
Notes
- Use a mandoline for consistent slice thickness.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Watch carefully during final minutes to prevent burning.
- Allow to cool completely before storing.
- Can substitute coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for regular sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15 chips
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 3.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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