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Crispy breaded eggplant fries on a round dark platter with a glass of white wine behind them and a bowl of orange sauce in front of them

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries


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  • Author: Amy Estes
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy air fryer zucchini fries that are loaded with flavor and make the best quick and easy appetizer. This version is lower in carbs and gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them! Dip them in your favorite dipping sauce for a fun snack or side dish with any meal. 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup blanched almond flour
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley 
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
  • Olive oil cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Cut the zucchini. To cut the zucchini into fries, slice off the ends of each zucchini, then slice each one right in half, by placing a large kitchen knife on the center and slicing through. Then cut each half in half lengthwise and cut them into fries that are 3-4 inches long and about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Prepare the coating mixture. In a shallow bowl, crack and whisk the egg and season it with salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the almond flour with the parmesan cheese, garlic, paprika, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat the zucchini fries. Set up a dredging area to coat the fries. Place the bowls with the egg and the coating next to the cut zucchini fries. Then coat each piece of zucchini in egg and then in the almond flour mixture, pressing the coating into the zucchini as you coat it. Place the coated zucchini fries onto a plate or baking sheet. Continue coating all of the zucchini.
  4. Cook the zucchini fries. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F and spray the air fryer basket well with olive oil spray. Working in batches, place some of the zucchini fries in a single layer into the air fryer basket and spray them well with more olive oil spray. Close the basket and cook them for 4 minutes. Then flip them over, spray them well again with the olive oil spray and cook them for 4 more minutes. Place them onto a plate or platter. Continue until you have cooked all of the zucchini.
  5. Serve. You will want to serve these warm with your favorite dipping sauce. See the post for dipping sauce recommendations.

    Notes

    • Zucchini – try to select zucchini that are medium in size and dark green in color with no soft spots of indentations. 
    • For extra crispy fries – make sure to spray them with olive oil spray before you cook them as well as when you flip them over. 
    • Cooling – let the fries cool for 5 minutes before serving since they will crisp up more as they cool. 
    • Storing and reheating – these zucchini fries are best if eaten right after you cook them and they have cooled for 5 minutes. You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them at 350 degrees F in the air fryer until warmed through. They won’t be as crispy but they are still so good!
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Category: Healthy Appetizers
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American