Description
Low Calorie Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a crispy, flavorful veggie snack or side dish that’s light on calories but big on crunch. Coated in Parmesan and breadcrumbs, these fries are air-fried to golden perfection—no deep frying needed.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini (cut into sticks)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Whisk the egg in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place coated zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.
- Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version.
- Skip Parmesan or use dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free alternative.
- Pat zucchini dry before breading to avoid sogginess.
- Reheat in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
