Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
These crispy air fryer zucchini fries are a quick, healthy snack with a satisfying crunch and savory flavor, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch thick sticks about 3 inches long
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray) to lightly coat fries before air frying
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini: Trim the ends off 2 medium zucchinis and cut them into ¼-inch thick sticks, about 3 inches long. Keep slices uniform for even cooking.
- Prepare the coating: In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Beat the eggs: Crack 2 large eggs into another bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Coat the zucchini sticks: Dip each zucchini fry into the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated. Place on a plate or baking sheet.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Arrange fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding; cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes. Halfway through (around 6 minutes), flip fries with tongs and spray lightly with olive oil spray.
- Serve immediately while warm and crunchy, paired with your favorite dip.
Notes
Preheat the air fryer to ensure crispiness. Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch. Spray fries lightly with oil halfway through cooking. Avoid overcrowding the basket to prevent sogginess. Flip fries halfway for even crisping. Season immediately after cooking. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free panko. For dairy-free, use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 6 fries per se
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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