Description
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are crispy, cheesy, and healthier than traditional fries. Coated in a flavorful Parmesan-panko crust and served with a spicy ketchup dip, they’re a quick and satisfying snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- For the fries:
- 3 to 4 zucchini, cut into 3-inch-by-½-inch sticks
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for garnish
- Olive oil spray (optional)
- Dried parsley, for garnish (optional)
- For the spicy ketchup:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)
Instructions
- Pat zucchini sticks dry with a clean towel.
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dredge each zucchini stick in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the panko mixture. Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place coated zucchini fries in the basket or on trays, working in batches if needed.
- Spray lightly with olive oil. Air fry for 8–10 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle with extra salt and garnish with parsley if desired.
- For the dipping sauce, mix ketchup, chili powder, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Serve zucchini fries hot with spicy ketchup on the side.
Notes
- Add Italian seasoning or smoked paprika to the panko for flavor variation.
- Make gluten-free with almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes for best texture.
- Freeze breaded (uncooked) zucchini for up to 2 months; cook from frozen.
- Try other dips like ranch, garlic aioli, or tzatziki.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
