Air-Fried Cucumbers: A Healthy, Tasty Treat

Cucumbers are a versatile vegetable that can be eaten raw or cooked. While they are often enjoyed fresh in salads or as a snack, they can also be cooked in various ways, including frying, roasting, and stir-frying. Interestingly, cucumbers can also be cooked in an air fryer, a popular kitchen appliance that uses hot air circulation to cook food. Air-frying cucumbers is a unique way to prepare them, resulting in a crispy and tasty snack.

Air fryer cucumber chips

To make them, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1-2 cucumbers (English, Lebanese, or Persian)
• Breadcrumbs
• Flour (tapioca or all-purpose)
• 1 egg
• Salt
• Olive oil spray
• Any additional seasonings (such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or pepper)

Optional ingredients include:

• Mustard sauce
• Lemon juice
• Turmeric powder
• Red chilli powder

First, slice the cucumbers into rounds about 1 cm or 1/8 inch thick, leaving the skin on. You can peel the cucumbers if you prefer. Place the slices on paper towels and pat them dry to remove excess moisture, which will help achieve a crispier texture.

Next, prepare three bowls. In one bowl, whisk an egg. In another bowl, add the flour (you can season this with salt and pepper, or other spices, if desired). In the third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, and any other seasonings.

Now, it's time to coat the cucumber slices. Dunk each slice first into the flour, then the egg, and finally, coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated slices into a greased air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap.

Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (or 180 degrees Celsius) for a few minutes. Lightly spray the coated cucumber slices with olive oil.

Air fry the cucumber chips for about 8-10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time. Remove the chips from the air fryer when they are golden and crispy, adjusting the cooking time as needed, as some air fryers may vary.

Serve the air fryer cucumber chips immediately with your favourite dipping sauce. They are best enjoyed fresh, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Enjoy this unique and delicious snack!

Air fryer cucumber fritters

Yes, you can cook cucumbers in an air fryer! In fact, air-fried cucumbers are a great snack, perfect for entertaining. They are breaded and air-fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients:

• 1 large English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
• 1 cup flour (regular, almond, tapioca, or gluten-free)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil spray or non-stick cooking spray
• Dipping sauce of your choice (optional)

Instructions:

• Slice the cucumbers into 1 cm rounds, leaving the skin on.
• Prepare three bowls: in one bowl, whisk the eggs; in the second bowl, add the flour; and in the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, and any other desired seasonings.
• Toss the cucumber slices in the flour to coat them evenly.
• Dip each floured cucumber slice in the egg wash, ensuring it is well-coated.
• Finally, toss the cucumbers in the breadcrumb mixture until they are completely coated.
• Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for a few minutes.
• Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray.
• Place the coated cucumber slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap.
• Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius) for about 8-15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through the cooking time.
• Remove the fritters from the air fryer once they reach your desired level of crispness.
• Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your crispy and delicious Air Fryer Cucumber Fritters!

Air fryer cucumber snacks

Air fryer cucumbers are a great snack and perfect for entertaining. They can be made in several ways, including as chips, fritters, or crumbed cucumbers. Here are some recipes to try:

Air Fryer Cucumber Chips

For this recipe, you will need seedless English cucumbers, olive oil, salt, spices, and lemon juice. You can use any spices you like, such as turmeric powder, red chili powder, or garlic powder. First, wash and dry the cucumbers, then slice them into rounds or vertical slices. Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for about 5-10 minutes. In a large bowl, add the chopped cucumbers, olive oil, salt, spices, and lemon juice. Toss to coat each slice. Place the cucumbers in the air fryer basket, making sure they are spaced out, and air fry at 190°C for about 5-10 minutes, flipping or shaking them halfway through. Serve immediately with a dip of your choice.

Breaded Air Fryer Cucumber Chips

This recipe is similar to the previous one but includes a breading step for an extra crispy texture. You will need cucumbers, flour, an egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and olive oil spray. First, slice the cucumbers and lay them on paper towels to remove moisture. In one bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg. In a third bowl, pour the flour. Dunk each cucumber slice first into the flour, then the egg, and finally, coat them with the breadcrumbs. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for a few minutes. Spray the basket with olive oil spray and place the coated cucumber slices in a single layer. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are as crispy as you like. You can get them extra crispy by spraying olive oil on top 2 minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Air Fryer Cucumber Fritters

For this recipe, you will need cucumbers, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, herbs, and a little oil. First, cut the cucumbers into thick slices and sprinkle with salt to extract moisture. After about 10-15 minutes, put the cucumbers into a cheesecloth to soak up the excess water. Mix the cucumber slices with the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, and herbs. Place the fritters into the air fryer and cook for about 5 minutes at 360°F, flipping halfway through, until they are crispy.

Crumbed Cucumbers

This recipe is similar to the breaded cucumber chips but with a few extra steps. You will need cucumbers, flour, an egg, breadcrumbs, and your favorite seasonings. Slice the cucumbers into 1cm rounds and leave the skin on. Get three bowls: in one bowl, whisk an egg; in another, add the flour; and in the third, mix the breadcrumbs and seasonings. First, toss the cucumber slices in the flour to coat them, then dip them in the egg wash, and finally, toss them in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the slices into a greased air fryer basket and lightly spray with oil. Air fry at 180°C/350°F for 15 minutes, then serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Air fryer dehydrated cucumber

Yes, you can cook cucumbers in an air fryer! It's a unique way to make a savoury, crispy snack.

Ingredients:

• 1 English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
• Breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper
• Flour (you can use tapioca flour or regular all-purpose flour)
• 1 egg
• Olive oil spray or non-stick cooking spray
• Garlic powder (optional)
• Onion powder (optional)

Method:

• Slice the cucumber into 1cm rounds or 1/8-inch slices, leaving the skin on.
• Pat the slices dry with a paper towel to remove moisture from the outside.
• In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs with a sprinkle of salt and pepper and/or any other seasonings you like.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg.
• Pour the flour into a third bowl.
• Dunk each cucumber slice into the flour, then the egg, then coat with the breadcrumbs.
• Preheat the air fryer to 350°F/180°C for a few minutes.
• Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
• Place the coated cucumber slices inside in a single layer.
• Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
• Remove from the air fryer when they are as crispy as you like.
• For extra crispness, spray olive oil on top of the cucumber slices 2 minutes before the cooking time ends.

These air fryer dehydrated cucumber chips are best served immediately, but you can also store them in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Air fryer breaded cucumber

Yes, you can cook cucumbers in an air fryer! One way to do this is to make breaded cucumber chips. This recipe is vegetarian and low-carb, making it a great snack option.

To make air fryer breaded cucumber chips, you will need the following ingredients:

• Cucumbers
• Breadcrumbs
• Flour
• Egg
• Olive oil spray or another non-stick cooking spray
• Salt
• Pepper
• Any other seasonings you like (e.g. garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper)

First, slice the cucumbers thinly. You can peel the cucumbers before slicing, or leave the skin on to help the slices hold their shape. Lay the cucumber slices on paper towels to remove moisture from the outsides. Next, prepare three bowls: one with whisked egg, one with flour, and one with breadcrumbs and seasonings. You can season the flour as well, if you like. Dunk each cucumber slice first into the flour, then the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs.

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for a few minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, and place the coated cucumber slices inside in a single layer. Make sure they do not overlap, or they will not come out crunchy. Cook for about 8 minutes, flipping them over halfway through. You can cook them for longer if you want them crispier, or spray with olive oil two minutes before the end of the cooking time.

Breaded cucumber chips are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through.

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