Description
Easy and crispy air fryer zucchini fries served with a flavorful garlic aioli dipping sauce, perfect for a healthy and tasty snack or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Cooking oil spray, for cooking
- For Garlic Aioli:
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into 3-inch long, ½-inch thick fries.
- In one shallow bowl, whisk together flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. In a second bowl, lightly whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each zucchini fry in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg (letting excess drip off), and finally coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place coated fries on a plate.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and preheat to 400°F (200°C).
- Place zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, working in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops of the fries with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Season hot fries with kosher salt.
- To prepare the garlic aioli, combine minced garlic, lemon or lime juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Then whisk in the mayonnaise until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve zucchini fries hot with garlic aioli on the side.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust the seasoning level depending on your taste preferences.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model used.
- Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer and ensure crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 468 kcal
