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Healthy air fryer zucchini fries in basket

Healthy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries


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  • Author: Judy Newton
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy, golden, and guilt-free, these healthy air fryer zucchini fries are the perfect snack or side dish.


Ingredients

Scale

2 medium zucchinis

1/2 cup breadcrumbs or panko

1/4 cup grated Parmesan (optional)

2 eggs (or plant-based milk substitute)

1/4 cup flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking spray


Instructions

1. Slice zucchini into sticks.

2. Dredge in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and seasonings.

3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

4. Arrange fries in a single layer in basket.

5. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

6. Serve with your favorite dip.

Notes

For vegan: replace egg with oat milk and skip Parmesan.

For gluten-free: use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Snacks, Side Dish
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg