Low Calorie Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make crispy zucchini fries cooked in an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (optional for egg wash)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the zucchinis by washing and slicing them into fry-sized sticks.
- Set up your breading station with beaten egg and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick in the egg wash, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prepare the air fryer basket by lightly coating it with cooking spray.
- Arrange the zucchini fries in a single layer in the basket.
- Air fry for about 10-12 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Check for crispiness and air fry for an additional few minutes if needed.
Notes
Serve with dipping sauces like marinara or garlic aioli. To make it gluten-free, use almond flour instead of breadcrumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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