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These Air Fryer zucchini fries are crispy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and the perfect low-oil alternative to the classic French fries.
They’re really easy to make, and great to enjoy as a snack with a nice dip, or serve as a side with pretty much any main. If you love fries, you’ve got to try my Air Fryer sweet potato fries recipe too!
Fresh zucchini gets sliced into sticks, battered and then air fried until golden brown and crispy in this easy-peasy recipe. It’s perfect for using up some leftover zucchini too!
A while back, I tried making Air Fryer avocado fries and Air Fryer asparagus fries using a similar method, and they turned out SO good, which is actually what inspired me to try this recipe.
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✨ Flavor: Crispy and garlicky.
⏱️ Prep time: 10 minutes.
🔥 Cook time: 8 minutes.
⏲️ Total time: 18 minutes.
👥 Servings: 4 servings.
🥄 Tools: Air Fryer + bowls for dredging.
❄️ Freezer friendly: Yes.
👩🏻🍳 Tip: Shake or toss the fries during the air frying process, so that all the sides of the fries are able to cook evenly.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Air fried zucchini fries are crispy, crunchy and absolutely delicious- just like my Air Fryer dill pickles.
- They’re the perfect healthier alternative to the classic French fries, and a great way to get some veggies in.
- They come together with just a few ingredients and barely any effort- just like my Air Fryer cauliflower.
Recipe Ingredients
- Zucchini: I used 2 medium zucchinis here, which is perfect for 4 people.
- Flour: Just your regular all purpose flour.
- Eggs: To help the breadcrumbs stick to the zucchini!
- Panko breadcrumbs: For the crispy exterior. If you don’t have Panko breadcrumbs, you can just use some regular breadcrumbs instead.
- Seasonings: I just used a bit of Italian seasoning, garlic powder and some salt. You can try using a nice homemade poultry seasoning too.
- Parmesan cheese: For that delicious cheesy flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Variations
- To make these zucchini fries gluten free, swap the flour and breadcrumbs for a gluten-free alternative.
- To make these vegan, swap the Parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast, or just skip using them completely.
- For an extra pop of flavor, add a pinch of cayenne or smoked paprika into the flour. I like to add my homemade ranch seasoning or my taco seasoning mix sometimes.
How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Rinse and pat the zucchini dry. Using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini into sticks about 4-5 inches long and ½ inch thick.
- Set up three separate bowls for dipping. Combine the flour and seasonings in one bowl, whisked eggs in the second and breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in the third bowl.
- Coat the zucchini sticks in the flour, then dip them into the whisked eggs, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange them into a lightly sprayed Air Fryer basket. Air fry at 380 F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
Enjoy these crispy Air Fryer zucchini fries on their own or with any dip of your choice. Whenever I’m making these as an appetizer, I like to pair them with my crispy Air Fryer green beans, Air Fryer steak fries or my favorite Air Fryer seasoned French fries.
You can also serve these as a veggie side along with any main like Air Fryer chicken breast or Air Fryer salmon.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Make sure you slice the zucchini as evenly, and uniform sized as possible. Equal-sized pieces will help them cook evenly. Trim any uneven ends or slices.
- Rinse and pat the fries dry with a paper towel before coating them. Try and remove any excess water- this will help them get crispy while air frying.
- Lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray, olive oil spray, or use an Air Fryer parchment paper liner so that the fries don’t stick to the basket. This will actually help make cleanup easier too- I did this when I made my Air Fryer kale chips too.
- Place the fries in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping. If they don’t fit easily, make them in batches.
- You can also use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and skip adding the seasonings. You can also try different breadcrumb mixtures using crushed crackers or even season and make your own breadcrumbs by crushing these Air Fryer croutons.
Recipe FAQs
Air Fryer zucchini fries are best made and consumed fresh. If you do have leftovers, wrap or store them in an air-tight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days.
To reheat the leftovers, return them to the Air Fryer, and cook at 380 F for 3-5 minutes until they are crispy and heated through.
Absolutely! Zucchini is a delicious green vegetable, but yellow zucchini are yummy too! They are shaped a little differently and might be a tad sweeter, but they are great to use for this recipe.
You can peel the zucchini if you really want to, but it’s actually not necessary for this recipe.
More Air Fryer Zucchini Recipes
Appetizers
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips
Side Dishes
Air Fryer Zucchini
Appetizers
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and then pat zucchini dry. Using a sharp knife, cut the zucchini into sticks, about 4-5 inches long, and ½ inch thick.
- Set up three separate bowls for dipping, shallow dishes will be easiest. In the first bowl, add the flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt. Stir together.
- In the second bowl, whisk together the eggs. And in the third bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
- Coat the zucchini sticks in the flour, then dip them into the whisked eggs, and finally into the cheese and bread crumb mixture.
- After coating the zucchini pieces, place them into a lightly sprayed air fryer basket. Once all of the zucchini has been coated and placed in the air fryer, air fry zucchini at 380 degrees F for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Slice the zucchini as evenly, and uniform sized as possible. Equal-sized pieces will help them cook evenly. Trim any uneven ends or slices.
- Lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray, olive oil spray, or use air fryer parchment paper liner so the fries don’t stick to the basket.
- Place the fries in a single layer, without stacking or overlapping. Make the fries in batches if necessary. Shake or toss the fries during the air frying process, so both sides of the fries are able to cook.
- I make these in my Cosori Air Fryer. Some Air Fryers have different wattages, so cooking time may need to be adjusted by a 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
