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Healthy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy and flavorful Healthy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a guilt-free snack or side dish, perfect for a quick and delicious way to enjoy vegetables with a crunchy coating made from panko breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini, washed and trimmed

Seasonings & Coating

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for cooking the zucchini fries to a crispy texture.
  2. Prepare Zucchini: Cut the zucchini into fry shapes approximately 1/2 inch thick, making them uniform for even cooking.
  3. Season Zucchini: In a bowl, toss the zucchini fries with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to coat them evenly with flavors and help the breadcrumbs stick.
  4. Make Breadcrumb Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning to create a flavorful coating.
  5. Coat Zucchini Fries: Dredge each zucchini fry in the breadcrumb mixture, making sure each piece is fully coated for optimum crispiness.
  6. Arrange in Air Fryer: Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding so air circulates well and fries cook evenly.
  7. Air Fry: Cook the fries for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time to ensure all sides become golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve: Remove the fries from the air fryer and serve immediately to enjoy their crunchy texture and fresh flavors.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, spray a light coating of cooking spray on the fries before air frying.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crisp texture.
  • Use fresh zucchini and avoid cutting fries too thick to help them cook thoroughly.
  • These fries are best enjoyed immediately but can be reheated briefly in the air fryer to regain crispiness.
  • To make it gluten-free, substitute panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/healthy-air-fryer-zucchini-fries-recipe/