Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
If you're looking for a new way to enjoy zucchini, try our air fryer zucchini fries. Thin zucchini sticks are coated in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs, and then air-fried until golden and crispy.
Equipment
- Air fryer I used Ninja XL
Ingredients
- 2 medium or small zucchini
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini in half horizontally, so you have two shorter pieces. Then, cut each half into 3-4 strips. Take each half and cut it in half vertically, lengthwise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 4 strips, so you will have about 16 fries from one zucchini.
- Place zucchini fries on a paper towel and sprinkle them with ½ teaspoon salt. Let the salt draw the moisture for about 10 minutes. After that, pat them dry with a paper towel on top.
- In the first shallow dish add 4 tablespoons flour , ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper. In the second shallow dish add 2 eggs, whisked . In the third shallow dish combine ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese . Line a baking pan with some parchment paper, so you can place there breaded zucchini fries.
- Add all zucchini fries in to the bowl with flour and spices. Toss them well to coat. Now, dip 3-4 zucchini fries at a time into whisked eggs, letting the excess drip. Transfer them into the bowl with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese, ensuring the breading sticks to the fries. Repeat with the rest of the zucchini, arranging them on a prepared baking pan.
- Spray the bottom of air fryer with the oil spray. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about 5 minutes. Arrange breaded zucchini in the air fryer basket without overcrowding. Air fry your zucchini fries at 400°F for about 7-8 minutes or until they are golden brown on the outside. Repeat with the process with the remaining zucchini.
Notes
Need to add more flavor? - add about 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to the breadcrumbs and Parmesan mix.
You can also baked these at preheated to 425°F oven. Do not forget to line the baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 8.9gProtein: 7.3gFat: 6.5gSodium: 427mgFiber: 1g
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