Description
Quick and crispy air fryer zucchini fries coated with Parmesan and Panko breadcrumbs, perfect for a healthy, kid-approved snack or side dish ready in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini (about 600g / 1.3 lbs), cut into fries
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50g)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil and oregano mix)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Wash and dry zucchini well. Cut each zucchini into fries about 3 inches long and ½ inch thick, keeping them uniform.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each zucchini fry in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, letting excess drip off. Press into breadcrumb mixture to coat well. Lay out on a baking sheet or plate.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
- Arrange zucchini fries in a single layer without touching. Air fry for 5 minutes, flip fries using tongs, spray lightly with olive oil, and cook for another 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, optionally sprinkled with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
Notes
Pat zucchini dry before breading to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if needed. Use fresh Parmesan for best flavor. Olive oil spray helps fries brown without deep frying. Double-dip fries in egg and breadcrumb mixture for extra crunch. Crushed cornflakes or tortilla chips can substitute Panko breadcrumbs. Reheat leftovers in air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes to restore crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack / Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup of zucch
- Calories: 180
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: zucchini fries, air fryer, Parmesan, crispy snack, kid-friendly, quick recipe, healthy snack, easy side dish