Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are baked in a seasoned panko and parmesan crust and the result is a delicious, mouthwatering crispy zucchini stick! You won't even miss those deep-fried french fries!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Keyword: air fryer zucchini fries, air fryer zucchini sticks, zucchini fries air fryer
Servings: 4
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps
Equipment
air fryer
3 mixing bowls
Ingredients
1largezucchini
¼cupall-purpose flour
¼cupcornmeal
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonblack pepper
¼teaspoonpaprika
¼teaspoongarlic powder
¾cuppanko bread crumbs
½cupgrated parmesan cheese
½cupmilk
1egg
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Trim off the top and slice the zucchini in half shortways. Slice longways into skinny pieces that resemble sticks.
In a medium sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornmeal. In a second medium sized bowl, combine the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese. In a third medium sized bowl, mix together the milk and egg until smooth.
Working in batches, coat the zucchini sticks in the flour and cornmeal mixture, then dredge in the milk and egg wash. Coat the dredged zucchini in the breadcrumb mixture.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil, then add zucchini in one layer spread out so it is not touching. Spray breaded zucchini with a generous amount of cooking oil.
Air fry at 400°F/204°C for 8-10 minutes, until zucchini fries are golden brown. Do not turn halfway through. Remove from the basket carefully using tongs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Oven Baking
Follow steps 1-3 above. Place the breaded zucchini on a baking sheet (but preferably on a crisping tray) and spray generously with cooking oil.
Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the breading becomes golden brown. Remove carefully with tongs and serve.
Notes
Nutritional information is approximate and is for 4 zucchini fries when sliced into 16 pieces.