If you want a guilt-free snack these Air Fryer Cajun Zucchini Chips are the answer. My goal is always to find something to eat that satisfies my need for a crunch without killing me with calories. This recipe is the perfect solution and is a great Weight Watchers recipe too!
WILL ZUCCHINI SLICES GET CRUNCHY?
I was worried that the water content of zucchini may not translate very well into a chip. Luckily…the air fryer
really solves that problem!
Zucchini slices will get crunchy in the air fryer and it doesn't take a ton of time. It gives you a whole new option for eating those veggies!
I will warn you though…the zucchini slices reduce a LOT in size…so you will want to double, triple, or even quadruple this recipe!!
INGREDIENTS FOR AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI CHIPS
I love recipes with minimal ingredients and this one fits the bill with only 3 ingredients! Don't forget that these slices will shrink down and one zucchini will only feed 1 or 2 people!
This is simple to double or triple.
- One large zucchini (1 1/4 cup sliced)
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (my absolute favorite is Slap Ya Mamma
) - Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray (non-aerosol like this one)
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HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER CAJUN ZUCCHINI CHIPS
There are only a few steps and you barely even need a recipe to make these delicious air fryer zucchini chips.
STEP ONE: SLICE ZUCCHINI
First, you need to slice the zucchini up. Leave the peel ON. 🙂
It is important to get the zucchini sliced just right…not too thick and not too thin. The best size is to slice them into 1/8 inch slices. It may be easiest to use a mandoline slicer
for this.
STEP TWO: SEASON CHIPS
Now you need to coat the zucchini slices with olive oil spray. Place the slices in a bowl and lightly spray them with olive oil and make sure both sides are coated. This allows the Cajun seasoning to stick.
Now add the Cajun seasoning to the bowl and stir until the slices are well coated in seasoning.
STEP THREE: AIR FRY
Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with olive oil spray and then put the slices in a single layer in the basket.
Air fry at 370 F for 8 minutes and then flip them over and cook for another 7-8 minutes. You can lightly spritz the slices with more olive oil spray when you turn them over if desired. It can help make them crunchier.
WW SNACK IDEA
If you are following the WW program this is a great snack idea. Healthy and a good way to get more veggies into your day.
These Air Fryer Cajun Zucchini Chips are a great snacking choice for Weight Watchers. There are ZERO points for all 3 myWW plans if you use the olive oil spray sparingly.
On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 0 points per serving.
AIR FRYER CAJUN ZUCCHINI CHIPS RECIPE
You can print off the complete ingredients and instructions via the recipe card below.
These Air Fryer Cajun Zucchini Chips are a healthy snack idea and a great way to use up all those garden zucchinis.
- 1 large zucchini 1 1/4 cup sliced, unpeeled
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 10 sprays extra virgin olive oil
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Slice the zucchini with the peel on. You don't want the slices too thick or too thin. Try to slice them 1/8 inch. Using a mandoline slicer helps.
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Place the slices in a bowl and coat the zucchini slices in olive oil. I like to use an olive oil spray (non-areosol). This allows the Cajun seasoning to stick, but doesn't add a lot of oil and calories.
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Now add the Cajun seasoning to the bowl and stir until the slices are well coated in seasoning.
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Spray the basket of the Air Fryer with olive oil spray and then put the slices in a single layer in the basket.
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Air fry at 370 F for 8 minutes and then flip them over and cook for another 7-8 minutes. You can spritze the slices with more olive oil when you flip them over for extra crunch, if desired.
Weight Watchers points for this recipe is ZERO for all 3 plans if you use the olive oil sparingly.
On the current WeightWatchers Program (2023) it is 0 points per serving.
Do you love your air fryer as much as I do?
Be sure to check out these other great recipes:
- Air Fryer Greek Chicken Kebobs
- Crispy Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Air Fryer Breaded Bell Pepper Strips
- Tender and Crispy Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts
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Are these or any of the air fryer veggie chips able to be made and saved for another day? I am looking for a 0 point snack while I am camping.. thanks for any ideas!
Unfortunately, they don’t keep very well. They tend to lose their crispness after a little while.