Description
A healthy and crispy twist on classic fries, these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are coated in a flavorful Parmesan and panko breadcrumb crust and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer. Perfect as a guilt-free appetizer or snack, they offer a crunchy texture with a delicious garlicky and cheesy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into fry-shaped sticks
Breading
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Others
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to warm up while you prepare the zucchini fries.
- Prepare the breading station: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix the dry ingredients well to ensure even seasoning.
- Bread the zucchini fries: Take each zucchini stick and first coat it evenly in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, then press it firmly into the panko-Parmesan mixture to create a thick, crisp coating. Repeat for all zucchini sticks.
- Arrange and spray: Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Lightly spray them with non-stick cooking spray to help achieve a golden, crispy finish.
- Cook: Air fry the zucchini fries for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time to ensure even browning and crispiness.
- Serve: Once golden brown and crispy, remove the fries from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour and panko with gluten-free alternatives.
- Allow breaded zucchini fries to rest for 5 minutes before air frying to enhance crispiness.
- Serve with different dipping sauces like marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli to complement the flavors.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed for even cooking.
- Use medium-sized zucchinis for optimal fry size and cooking consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6–8 fries
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
