Air fryer fans, this one’s for you! Sliced zucchini paired with a delicious protein-packed ranch dip makes a great vegetable based snack! Plus, leave them with a little staying power thanks to the powerful protein showing up in a homemade ranch dip.
Active time: 15 minutes | Total time: 25 minutes
Air Fryer Zucchini Dippers with Protein Ranch Dip
Ingredients
- 2 large zucchinis, thinly sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
- Cooking spray
- 2 tbsp low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tbsp plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp chives (or green onions), finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Directions
In a large bowl, toss the zucchini rounds with olive oil. Season with 1/8 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Lightly coat the air fryer basket or tray with cooking spray. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 10–15 minutes, or until edges are crisp and golden and centers are dry, working in batches as needed.
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, garlic powder, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, and remaining 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
Serve the zucchini dippers with the ranch dip.
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: about 1 cup zucchini chips and 2 tbsp dip
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 176; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 382mg; Carbohydrate: 9g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 6g
Nutrition Bonus: Calcium: 10%; Iron: 5%; Potassium: 610mg; Vitamin A: 3%; Vitamin C: 61%
Originally published March 2025; Updated March 2026