Description
Crispy and delicious air fryer zucchini fries are a healthy and flavorful appetizer that’s easy to make. These golden-brown fries are coated with a seasoned breadcrumb and parmesan mixture and cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a guilt-free snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 3 inch x 1/2 inch sticks
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice zucchini: Cut the zucchini into 3 inch sticks approximately 1/2 inch thick, about the size of a french fry.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper evenly.
- Prepare egg wash: In a separate medium bowl, whisk the two eggs with 1 tablespoon of water until pale yellow and smooth.
- Combine breadcrumbs: In another bowl, stir together breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.
- Coat zucchini: Toss zucchini sticks in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour, then dip each stick into the egg wash.
- Bread zucchini: Roll the zucchini sticks in the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Preheat air fryer: Spritz the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange zucchini: Place coated zucchini fries in a single even layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch, and spritz the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry: Cook at 385 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce as a tasty appetizer or snack.
Notes
- Freezing is not recommended as zucchini’s high water content will cause sogginess upon thawing.
- For baking, place a cooling rack inside a baking sheet to elevate the fries for better air circulation and crispness.
- Spritz the top of baked zucchini fries with olive oil spray and bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 22 minutes until golden and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
