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Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries

A pile of golden brown, crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Parmesan cheese and parsley on a white plate.
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Make crispy, low-carb zucchini fries in your air fryer coated with Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini into fry shapes, about 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Place the zucchini sticks on a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle lightly with salt. Let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat them very dry with more paper towels. This step helps prevent sogginess.
  3. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, whisk the egg. In the third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dredge each zucchini fry first in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press it firmly into the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture until fully coated.
  5. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C) for 5 minutes.
  6. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the basket. Do not overcrowd the basket; work in batches if necessary.
  7. Spray the tops of the fries lightly with cooking spray.
  8. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through the cooking time. Continue cooking until they are golden brown and crisp.
  9. Serve immediately with your preferred dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispness, you can lightly spray the fries again with cooking spray after flipping them halfway through cooking.
  • If you want a lower-carb coating, substitute almond flour for the all-purpose flour.
  • Serve these fries with marinara sauce or a light ranch dressing.

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