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Air fryer zucchini fries with ranch dipping sauce.
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[PNW] Effortless Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe (+Video)

These Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are cheesy, crunchy, and oh-so delicious! 😋 The recipe is incredibly simple, offering a healthier alternative to regular fries. Fry it, to believe it!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Makes 2

Ingredients

  • 1 zucchini medium size
  • 1 egg large
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper or to taste
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Wash the zucchini and trim off the ends. Then slice it into fry-sized strips.
    Sliced zucchini into fry-sized strips
  • Place the zucchini slices in a large container and coat them with the dry batter mixture: cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set them aside for a second round of coating.
    Zucchini strips dredged in dry batter
  • Set up a breading station by mixing Panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish. Then in a separate bowl, whisk an egg until smooth and silky.
    Breading station: egg wash, dry batter, breading mixture
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
    Preating Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  • Next, bread the dredged zucchini strips. Dip them in the beaten eggs and coat in the Panko mixture, pressing gently to help the crumbs adhere.
    Breaded zucchini fries
  • Air fry zucchini fries for 6-8 minutes. Carefully place the breaded zucchini strips in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer. Spray them with high-heat cooking oil, and bake them until they turn golden and crispy. No need to flip.
    Cooking zucchini fries in air fryer
  • Serve your crispy air fryer zucchini fries with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
    Air fried zucchini fries with ranch dipping sauce.

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Notes

  • If your air fryer doesn't have a preheating option, you can set the temperature to 380°F (193°C) and then let it cook for 4-5 minutes without food.
  • You can also skip preheating by adding 2-4 minutes to your cooking time. Increment gradually, to prevent burning the zucchini fries.
  • Kitchen Hack: Dredge the zucchini strips with the dry batter in a covered container. Shake to coat evenly.
  • For even cooking and to prevent the crust from falling off, avoid stacking the zucchini fries.
  • I used a 6-quart Instant Pot Vortex Plus to test the air fryer zucchini fries recipe. Cooking time and temperature may vary depending on your air fryer and the number of servings you are making. For optimal results, begin with the lower end of the suggested cooking time.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 511IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 3mg
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