Description
Crispy and healthy air fryer zucchini fries coated with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, perfect as a guilt-free snack or side dish. These golden fries are easy to prepare and cook quickly in the air fryer for a crunchy texture without deep frying.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium zucchini, washed and trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to get it ready for cooking the zucchini fries.
- Cut the zucchini. Slice the washed and trimmed zucchini into fry shapes about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking and a nice crispy texture.
- Season the zucchini. Toss the zucchini slices in a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture. In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning to add flavor and texture to the fries.
- Coat the zucchini fries. Dip each zucchini fry into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each piece is fully coated for maximum crispiness.
- Arrange in the air fryer basket. Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding so they crisp up evenly.
- Air fry the zucchini fries. Cook them at 400°F for 10-15 minutes, flipping once halfway through to ensure both sides become golden brown and crispy.
- Serve and enjoy. Once cooked, serve the zucchini fries immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cut zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket for crispy fries.
- Serve zucchini fries immediately for best texture.
- For extra flavor, serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed for a gluten-free version.
