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crispy air fryer zucchini fries with dipping sauce on white counter

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe

Crispy and golden Air Fryer Zucchini Fries made with panko and Parmesan. A healthy, guilt-free alternative to traditional fries; perfect for snacking, appetizers, or side dishes.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Shallow dishes
  • Cooking spray bottle
  • Paper towels

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 large zucchini about 1.5 lbs, cut into fry sticks
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray

Optional Seasonings

  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper for heat
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

  • Wash, cut into sticks, salt, rest 10 min, pat dry.
  • Flour in first dish, eggs in second, breadcrumbs with cheese and seasonings in third.
  • Dip zucchini in flour, then eggs, then breadcrumb mix; press gently.
  • Preheat air fryer 400°F (200°C). Spray basket. Arrange fries in single layer. Cook 8–10 min, flip halfway, until golden.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 2mg