Air Fryer Zucchini Chips with Parmesan

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini Chips with Parmesan
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 200 g Zucchini, 1 medium, sliced into thin rounds; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 60 g Grated vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese (15 g per serving); Salt

18 minLow FODMAPVegetarianGluten-freeGut healthAir FryerFollicular phase

Servings:

Ingredients

—Courgettes — 200 g
—Olive oil — 1 tbsp
—Vegetarian Italian-style hard cheese — 60 g
—Salt

Allergens

Contains dairy

Method

01Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
02Slice the zucchini into thin rounds (about 3 mm) and toss with the oil and salt.
03Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if needed.
04Cook for 12–15 minutes, sprinkling with the grated parmesan 3 minutes before the end.
05Let cool for 2 minutes — the chips will crisp up further.

Why this works

Zucchini is a low-calorie source of water and light fibre. Parmesan in a small amount adds calcium.

Sources

Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to calcium and maintenance of normal bones — EFSA Journal, 2009;7(9):1210 Squash, summer, zucchini, raw — composition — USDA FoodData Central

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal

5.9g

protein

7.2g

fat

2.1g

carbs

0.4g

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.