Crunchy Zucchini Fries: The Ultimate Air Fryer Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1largezucchini, ends trimmed

  • 1egg

  • ¼cupmelted butter

  • ¼cupall-purpose flour

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • 1teaspoongarlic powder

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1cuppanko bread crumbs

  • ¼cupfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Cut zucchini into two or three 3-inch pieces, then spiralize each piece.

  2. Whip egg in a shallow bowl until foamy. Carefully pour melted butter into egg and whip until blended.

  3. Combine flour, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. Stir together panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.

  4. Dredge zucchini spirals in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Dip spirals in egg wash, allowing excess wash to drip off, and then dredge spirals in Parmesan-bread crumbs. Place on a clean sheet pan.

  5. Set air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set timer for 12 minutes. Transfer breaded zucchini fries into the air fryer basket in batches without crowding. Cook until crispy, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips

Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket or zucchini will not get browned.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories510
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
31g
39%
Saturated Fat
18g
89%
Cholesterol
163mg
54%
Sodium
633mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
57g
21%
Dietary Fiber
3g
10%
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
17g
34%
Vitamin C
28mg
31%
Calcium
173mg
13%
Iron
2mg
13%
Potassium
527mg
11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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