Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
One bite and you'll be hooked on these air fryer zucchini fries. Crunchy, savory and simple to prep, plus a tangy dipping sauce on the side.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 108kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 large Zucchini sliced in half, then into sticks
- 2 whole Eggs whisked
- 1 ½ cups Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Slice the ends of the zucchini off, then slice the zucchini in half, and then into smaller sticks (approximately ½" thick). Once the zucchini is cut, sprinkle salt to wick out any moisture, then let sit for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the eggs in a large bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs with the parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Pour the breadcrumb mixture onto a large plate.
- Dip the zucchini into the egg.
- Let the egg drip a little from the zucchini, then pat directly into the breadcrumb. Repeat until all the zucchini has been breaded.
- Add to the air fryer, then spray with some nonstick oil spray. Fry at 375º for 12-13 minutes.
Notes
You don't need to drown the zucchini in the egg dredge before breading it. It will become too soggy and the breadcrumb won't stick well. I suggest a quick dip and then pat directly into the breadcrumb.
Use your fingers to pick up the zucchini instead of tongs or a fork. I found that using my fingers was a little bit better at keeping the breading on the zucchini, and if I used something else (like tongs) the breading fell off.
Remember to SALT the zucchini and let sit for a few minutes to help wick the moisture out from the squash. The moisture will make the zucchini soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
