Description
These Crispy Low Calorie Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a healthy and delicious snack or side dish, featuring zucchini sticks coated in a garlic and Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, then air fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a guilt-free treat with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 medium zucchinis
Coating
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to preheat. This ensures the zucchini fries cook evenly and become crispy.
- Prepare the zucchinis: Wash the zucchinis thoroughly, then slice them into thin sticks resembling fries, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
- Season the zucchini strips: In a mixing bowl, toss the zucchini sticks with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until each piece is well coated with the seasoning and oil.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with the grated Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful coating.
- Coat zucchini with breadcrumbs: Dredge each seasoned zucchini stick in the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating evenly.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the breaded zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overlapping to allow hot air to circulate properly.
- Cook the fries: Air fry the zucchini sticks for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through cooking to promote even crisping and browning.
- Serve: Once golden brown and crispy, remove the zucchini fries from the air fryer and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the coated zucchini fries lightly with cooking spray before air frying.
- Adjust seasoning to taste by adding herbs like Italian seasoning or paprika for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, as air-fried foods can become less crispy when cooled.
- These zucchini fries are low in calories and make a great healthy alternative to traditional fries.
