Description
Crispy and healthy zucchini fries made in the air fryer. A perfect low-calorie snack or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the zucchinis into fry-shaped sticks.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the egg in a separate bowl.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Lightly spray or brush the air fryer basket with olive oil.
- Place the coated zucchini fries in the air fryer in a single layer.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, spray the zucchini fries lightly with cooking oil before air frying.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: air fryer zucchini fries, healthy fries, low calorie snack