Description
Enjoy these crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries as a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fries. With a crunchy coating and flavorful seasoning, they make a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini (cut into 3-inch sticks)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray
Zucchini Fries:
Instructions
- Prepare Zucchini: Pat the zucchini sticks dry with paper towels.
- Breading Station: Place flour in one bowl, beat eggs with water in another, and mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, seasonings in a third.
- Coat Zucchini: Dredge zucchini in flour, dip in egg, coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes and spray basket with cooking spray.
- Cook Zucchini: Arrange in a single layer, air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Best enjoyed fresh for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 batch
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
