Ninja Crispi Zucchini (Crispy Parmesan Rounds)
Description
Crispy, golden Ninja Crispi zucchini with a parmesan-panko crust — crunchy outside, tender inside, and ready in about 12 minutes. Written around the Crispi's Air Fry mode so it works on the standard PowerPod and the Crispi Pro.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini, about 1 lb, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt, plus more for drawing out moisture
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg, or 3 tablespoons flour + water for egg-free
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into even ¼-inch rounds. Lay on a paper towel, sprinkle lightly with salt, rest 5 minutes, then pat dry.
- Beat the egg in one bowl. In a second bowl, combine parmesan, panko, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each round in egg, then press both sides into the parmesan-panko mixture.
- Brush the crisper plate with olive oil. Arrange rounds in a single layer — no overlapping. Work in batches if needed.
- Snap on the PowerPod, select Air Fry, and set the timer for 12 minutes. Flip at the 7-minute mark. For extra-golden edges, finish 1–2 minutes on Max Crisp. (Crispi Pro: Air Fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway.)
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan, a squeeze of lemon, or your favorite dip.
Equipment
- Ninja Crispi Air Fryer
- Tongs
Notes
- Don't skip salting and drying — it's the #1 fix for soggy zucchini.
- Always use the crisper plate so moisture drains instead of steaming the rounds.
- Store leftovers in the glass container up to 3 days; reheat on Recrisp for 3–4 minutes.
- Low-carb version: skip the panko and toss rounds in oil, parmesan, and seasoning.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 445mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 1mg