Description
Golden, crispy zucchini fries made in the air fryer with minimal oil—perfect for guilt-free snacking and easy to prepare in under 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Wash and dry the zucchinis. Slice them into sticks, about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick. Sprinkle lightly with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then pat dry.
- Set up the breading station: In one bowl, add the flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it well with the breadcrumb mixture. Press gently to ensure the coating sticks.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with cooking oil. Arrange the zucchini sticks in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overlap. Lightly spray the tops of the zucchini fries with cooking oil.
- Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra crispiness, spray the breaded zucchini lightly with oil before air frying. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket and cook in batches if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 6-8 fries)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
Keywords: air fryer, zucchini fries, healthy snack, crispy, easy recipe