Ella Walter
Air-frying cucumbers is a great way to use up all the cucumbers in your garden. It's a unique and easy way to prepare them, and they can be a perfect snack or appetizer. You can make cucumber chips, fritters, or even fry them in oil. They can be dipped in sauces like ranch dressing, horseradish sauce, salsa, or hummus. Cucumbers are also cooked in various food cultures like Asian and regional Indian cuisines, where they're incorporated into stir-fries, steaming soups, and curries.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 180-190°C/350-360°F |
| Timing | 5-20 minutes |
| Cucumber preparation | Wash, dry, slice thinly (1cm/0.25-inch rounds) |
| Oil | Olive, avocado, vegetable, or almond/soy |
| Seasoning | Salt, mustard sauce, red chilli, lemon juice, turmeric powder, pepper, herbs, Cajun, lemon pepper, ranch |
| Breadcrumbs | Herbed, cornmeal, tapioca flour, or regular flour |
| Egg | Whisked |
| Dipping sauce | Hummus, ranch dressing, horseradish sauce, or salsa |
| Storage | Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days |
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What You'll Learn
How to make crispy cucumber chips in an air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
- Flour (tapioca or regular all-purpose)
- 1 egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Spices of your choice
- Dipping sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber and pat it dry with a kitchen cloth.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Leave the skin on.
- Sprinkle the cucumber slices with salt and let them sit for 10-15 minutes. This will help extract excess moisture, which is important for achieving a crispy texture.
- Get three separate bowls. In one bowl, whisk an egg. In another bowl, add flour. In the third bowl, mix breadcrumbs and your choice of seasonings (such as Cajun, lemon pepper, or ranch).
- Toss the cucumber slices in the flour to coat them evenly.
- Dip each floured cucumber slice in the egg wash.
- Toss the cucumbers in the breadcrumb mixture until they are evenly coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 180-190°C (350-360°F). Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the breaded cucumber slices in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each slice.
- Air fry the cucumbers for a total of 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Tips
- Seedless English cucumbers are recommended due to their low water content, which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- For extra flavor, you can toss the cucumber slices in olive oil and spices before placing them in the air fryer. Spices like mustard sauce, red chili, lemon juice, and turmeric powder pair well with cucumbers.
- Cucumbers are best served fresh out of the air fryer. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, but note that they will lose their crispness over time.
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Air fryer cucumber fritters recipe
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
- 1 egg
- Flour (tapioca, almond, all-purpose, or gluten-free)
- Breadcrumbs
- Salt
- Olive oil
- Mustard sauce
- Red chilli
- Lemon juice
- Turmeric powder
- Other spices and seasonings of your choice
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers and pat them dry with a kitchen cloth.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1 cm rounds or slices. You can leave the skin on or slice them vertically.
- Prepare three bowls. In the first bowl, whisk an egg. In the second bowl, add flour. In the third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, salt, and any other desired seasonings.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the flour to coat them.
- Dip each cucumber slice in the egg wash.
- Toss the cucumbers in the breadcrumb mixture until they are fully coated.
- Preheat your air fryer to 190°C for about 5-10 minutes. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with oil.
- Place the breaded cucumber slices into the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each slice.
- Air fry at 180°C/350°F for 15 minutes, or at 190°C for 5-10 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through.
- Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.
Tips
- For a vegan option, omit the egg and use plant-based milk or water to help the breadcrumbs stick to the cucumbers.
- Seedless English cucumbers are recommended due to their low water content, which helps achieve a crispier texture.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the breaded cucumbers in a preheated oven at 190°C for about 15 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
- For extra flavour, toss the cucumber slices in a mixture of olive oil, mustard sauce, red chilli, lemon juice, and turmeric powder before breading and air frying them.
- To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through.
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Air fryer crumbed cucumbers
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
- 1 egg
- Flour (regular all-purpose flour or tapioca flour)
- Breadcrumbs
- Oil
- Salt
- Spices (optional)
- Dipping sauce of your choice
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers into 1cm rounds, leaving the skin on. The skin helps the cucumbers stay in shape and not get too watery.
- Prepare three bowls: whisk an egg in one bowl, add flour to another bowl (so you can shake it), and mix the breadcrumbs and seasonings (if using) in the third bowl.
- Toss the cucumber slices in the flour to coat them.
- Dip each cucumber slice in the egg wash.
- Toss the cucumbers in the breadcrumb mixture to coat them.
- Place the crumbed cucumbers into a greased air fryer basket, leaving some space between them to allow hot air to circulate.
- Lightly spray the cucumbers with oil.
- Air fry at 180°C/350°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. You can also bake them in the oven at the same temperature and time.
- Serve immediately with your favourite dipping sauce.
Tips
- You can experiment with different spices to add extra flavour to the breadcrumbs.
- For the best crunchy texture, wash and dry the cucumbers before slicing and leave them to dry for a day before cooking.
- Air fryer crumbed cucumbers are best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave until warmed through.
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Air fryer dehydrated cucumbers
Air-fried cucumbers are a great snack and perfect for entertaining. They are also a unique new way to eat cucumbers. You can make cucumber chips, fritters, or even crumbed cucumbers.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Lebanese/Persian cucumbers
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt
- Spices (e.g. red chilli, lemon pepper, Cajun, turmeric powder)
- Flour (optional)
- Egg (optional)
- Breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
First, wash and dry the cucumber(s) with a kitchen cloth. Then, slice them as thinly as you like—about 1 cm or 1/4-inch thick. If you want to make cucumber chips, toss the slices in a large bowl with the oil, salt, and spices. You can also add other ingredients like mustard sauce, lemon juice, or vinegar. Place the slices in the air fryer basket with space between them and air fry at 180-190°C (350-360°F) for 5-10 minutes, shaking or flipping them halfway through. If you want to make crumbed cucumbers, follow the same steps but use flour, egg, and breadcrumbs instead of spices. Air fry at 180°C/350°F for 15 minutes. For cucumber fritters, sprinkle salt on the slices and let them sit for 10-15 minutes to extract excess moisture. Then, coat them with breadcrumbs and spices and air fry for 5 minutes at 360°F.
Tips
- Seedless English cucumbers are best as they have low water content and will be crispier.
- Wash and dry the cucumbers a day before for the best crunchy taste.
- Air fryer cucumbers are best eaten immediately, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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How to reheat air-fried cucumbers
Air-fried cucumbers are best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer, but you can always reheat them if you have leftovers.
To reheat air-fried cucumbers, simply place them in the air fryer or microwave and heat until warmed up. You can store leftover air-fried cucumbers in an airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator. However, they are best enjoyed fresh as they tend to lose their crispiness over time.
If you're looking to make air-fried cucumbers, here's a simple recipe to follow:
- Wash and dry the cucumbers.
- Slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick. Leave the skin on for extra crunch.
- Season the cucumber slices with olive oil, salt, and any desired spices or seasonings. You can also coat them in a breadcrumb mixture for an extra crispy texture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 180-190°C (350-360°F).
- Place the seasoned cucumber slices in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them.
- Air fry for a total of 15-20 minutes, flipping or shaking the basket halfway through, until the cucumbers are crispy and golden brown.
- Serve with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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Frequently asked questions
Air frying cucumbers usually takes between 5 to 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the cucumber slices and how crispy you want them to be.
You should air fry cucumbers at a temperature between 180°C and 400°F.
Wash the cucumbers and pat them dry with a kitchen cloth. You can slice them into rounds or vertically, about 1cm or 1/4-inch thick.
Besides an air fryer and cucumbers, you will need oil, salt, and any seasonings of your choice. Some common seasonings include mustard sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices.
Air-fried cucumbers are best served immediately as they will lose their crispness over time. They can be served as a snack on their own or with a dip like hummus or ranch dressing.
