Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful zucchini fries cooked effortlessly in the air fryer. These zucchini sticks are coated with a seasoned panko and parmesan crust, offering a healthy snack or side dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for dipping in marinara or ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
Fresh Produce
- 3 small zucchini or 2 large zucchini
Coating and Seasonings
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Breading Mixture
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Wet Mixture
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Prepare the zucchini: Slice the zucchini into evenly sized sticks to ensure even cooking.
- Coat with flour: Place the zucchini sticks in a plastic bag with the flour, seal, and shake until each piece is lightly coated.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, stir together panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt.
- Prepare wet mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and water until smooth.
- Dip and coat zucchini: Remove the flour-coated zucchini from the bag, dip into the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the seasoned panko mixture.
- Air Fry: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, place the coated zucchini in a single layer, and spray the tops lightly with oil.
- Cook: Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 7-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until the fries are golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve warm with marinara or ranch dipping sauce for best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the zucchini slices are uniformly sized for even cooking.
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the zucchini in egg and Panko mixture.
- Use a light spray of olive oil to enhance crispiness without adding excess fat.
- Storage: leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (about 4-5 sticks)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
