Description
These Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned zucchini sticks coated with a flavorful breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, air-fried to perfection for a healthy and delicious snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchini
Breading & Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut them into ½-inch thick sticks, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.
- Set up the dredging stations: Arrange three shallow dishes—one with the all-purpose flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the zucchini sticks: Dip each zucchini stick first into the flour, then into the eggs, and finally roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating well.
- Arrange in air fryer basket: Place the coated zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don’t overlap, and lightly spray them with olive oil to promote crispiness.
- Air fry: Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the zucchini fries are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately alongside your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty snack or side dish.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the zucchini fries halfway through cooking.
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Serve with ranch, marinara, or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the air fryer to maintain crispness.
