Description
Enjoy crunchy, golden zucchini fries made effortlessly in the air fryer for a delicious low-calorie snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the zucchinis, cutting them into fry-shaped sticks.
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs or almond flour, Parmesan (if using), garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the egg.
- Dip zucchini sticks in the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Shake off any excess coating.
- Arrange coated zucchini fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray lightly with cooking spray, and cook for 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown.
- Remove from air fryer and let rest for 1–2 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces.
Notes
Pat the zucchini dry to prevent sogginess. For extra crispiness, consider using panko breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg