A healthy and low-card alternative to French fries are these tasty Air Fryer Zucchini Fries. This recipe is easy and these crunchy appetizers are easy to simply delicious!
Ingredients for Zucchini Fries
The ingredients can be substituted to our diet preference.
- 2 Medium Zucchinis
- Gluten-free flour or flour of choice
- Gluten-free Panko or breadcrumbs
- Egg or egg substitute
- Onion, garlic, and paprika powder
- Sea salt and pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil or oil of your choice
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 2 eggs or egg substitute
- 1 cup Gluten-free flour or flour of choice
- 2 cups Gluten-free Panko or breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Paprika powder
- 1 tbsp Olive oil or choice of oil
Instructions
- Wash and cut the ends of the zucchini.
- Cut the zucchini into ½" slices.
- Pat dry using a paper towel and set aside.
- Beat the egg or egg substitute in a bowl. Season with sea salt and pepper (optional).
- In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Then set aside.
- Lastly, in a separate bowl, pour the flour into a separate bowl.
- Grab a zucchini and coat with flour.
- After coating with flour, dip into the egg bowl, then dip into the breadcrumb mix.
- Generously spray the zucchini with oil.
- Add the coated zucchini into the air fryer. Placing them on a single layer.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes at 400F or until crispy. Remove and begin another batch.
- Serve while hot and add favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment you will need:
Choosing an Air Fryer for Fried Zucchinis
The key to making these air fried zucchinis is simple. It would help if you had a quality air fryer, and for the most part, they all do a fantastic job. I use the #1 rated air fryer in 2020: COSORI Smart WiFi Air Fryer 5.8QT.
Prepare Ingredients for Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
First, wash and cut the zucchinis into quartered pieces lengthwise.
Then, dry with a paper towel and place aside.
In one of the bowls, beat the eggs or egg substitute. Season with sea salt and pepper. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Lastly, in a third bowl, pour the flour of choice.
Grab a zucchini and first, coat with flour. Next, dip into the egg wash. Lastly, dip into the breadcrumb mix.
Using a oil spray , generously spray the zucchini with oil.
Add the coated zucchini into the air fryer. Make sure you place them on a single layer. Depending on the size of your fryer, you will need to cook multiple batches.
Cook for 8-10 minutes at 400F or until crispy. Making sure they do not burn.
Serve while hot and add your favorite dipping sauce! Enjoy!
Here are more gluten-free and air fryer recipes to enjoy:
- Whole30 Air Fryer Potatoes from the Whole Kitchen Sink is a delicious 3-ingredient recipe that can be made for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
- Air Fryer Kale Chips from Live Eat Learn is a great healthy, gluten-free, plant-based snack. I better alternative when craving potato chips.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries made by a Pink of Healthy. This healthy alternative to French fries are absolutely delicious!
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