Home » Course » Side DishAir Fryer Zucchini Fries Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 20, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. Learn how to make these crispy and delicious zucchini fries in the air fryer, they are easy to make and ready in no time. Jump to Recipe These light and crispy air fryer zucchini fries are easy to make, ready in only 20 minutes and taste absolutely delicious. Breaded with a mix of breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese and spices, zucchini fries taste great as a side dish with grilled or air fried meat, fish or seafood. You can also serve these guilt-free fries as an appetizer by themselves or with a dipping sauce. This post may contain affiliate links to products. If you purchase products through those links we might receive a small profit. The flavorful and crispy outside of these air fryer veggies makes them a real crowd pleaser. And the best part, you can vary the flavor of these scrumptious, dairy free and vegetarian air fried zucchinis by adding different spices to the breading mix. Table Of Contents WHAT ARE ZUCCHINI FRIES?❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI RECIPEINGREDIENTSFRIED ZUCCHINI AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONSRECOMMENDED TOOLSTIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER FRIED ZUCCHINISTORAGE TIPSMORE AIR FRYER RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAir Fryer Zucchini Fries Table of Contents WHAT ARE ZUCCHINI FRIES?INGREDIENTSFRIED ZUCCHINI AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONSRECOMMENDED TOOLSTIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER FRIED ZUCCHINISTORAGE TIPSMORE AIR FRYER RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAir Fryer Zucchini Fries WHAT ARE ZUCCHINI FRIES? Zucchinis are cut into wedges, dredged in egg, then breaded in a blend of bread crumbs, parmesan cheese and spices. They are can be cooked to crispy perfection in the air fryer or oven. To make this dish low-carb and keto friendly almond flour can be substituted for the bread crumbs and flour. ❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI RECIPE ✔️ Notable: This recipe makes crisp and nutritious “fries” out of zucchini wedges. The breading adds a tasty crust and the center is perfectly cooked. Dip in your favorite sauce. ✔️ Main Ingredients: zucchini, bread crumbs, flour, egg, parmesan cheese. You can substitute gluten free bread crumbs and gluten free flour to make these gluten free. ✔️ Cooking Method: air fryer ✔️ Nutrients: Zucchini is full of vitamin A, C and beneficial antioxidant plant compounds. And cooked zucchini is actually higher in vitamin A than raw zucchini! ✔️ Cooking Time: 10 minutes to cook. Prep time is about 10 minutes as well. ✔️ Pairs well with: grilled meats, fish and seafood ✔️ Diets: vegetarian. Substitute gluten free flour and bread crumbs to make gluten free. ✔️ Special Equipment Needed: air fryer, knife, cutting board INGREDIENTS This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for air fryer zucchini fries, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below. You may have all of these air fried zucchini ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store. See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Pantry Ingredients: Panko bread crumbs, flour and oil spray – substitute for gluten free bread crumbs and flour if you prefer.Refrigerated/Frozen Ingredients: Parmesan cheese, egg. We prefer to freshly grate our parmesan but you can buy pre-grated if you want to save time.Produce Ingredients: Zucchini. Fresh, never frozen.Spices: Garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper. FRIED ZUCCHINI AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS This section shows how to cook breaded zucchini wedges in the air fryer, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. You can print the recipe with or without photos. PREPARE: Cut the zucchini in wedges, beat the egg in a bowl, and combine bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, flour and seasoning in a second shallow bowl. BREADING: First dredge the zucchini fries in the egg, then roll them in the breading mixture until evenly covered on all sides. Place the zucchini fries into the air fryer in a single layer. COOK: Spray the fries with olive oil spray, then cook at 400°F for 10 minutes until the zucchini wedges are golden brown. Serve. RECOMMENDED TOOLS Air Fryer – The air fryer perfectly cooks the vegetables by circulating hot air around them without adding a lot of oil. They therefore keep all their delicious flavor without adding too many calories. TIPS FOR THE BEST AIR FRYER FRIED ZUCCHINI Follow these tips to make the best fried zucchini air fryer recipe. ✔️ Use fresh zucchini that’s firm. ✔️ Cut into equal sized pieces, leave the skin on. Same sized pieces cook more evenly. ✔️ Pat the zucchini dry if the egg wash isn’t sticking. ✔️ Press lightly to make the breading stick. Use your hands to help the breading stick to the zucchini. ✔️ Spray with an oil before air frying. This prevents the breading from being dry. It helps it cook up to a golden color. We like to use avocado oil. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: Air fryer roasted vegetables taste best fresh right out of the air fryer. If you have any leftovers you can store them in an airtight container or a ziplock bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat: To reheat these breaded zucchini wedges place them in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 400ºF, or until heated through. This will also give them some of their crispiness back, however, the texture will be slightly different from fresh ones. Freeze: We do not recommend freezing this vegetable dish as it might lose its texture. MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES If you love love air fryer zucchini fries you’ll enjoy our air fryer roasted vegetables, air fryer asparagus or air fryer potato wedges. During the summer months your garden often overflows with zucchini. Take a look at Andrea’s post on how to freeze zucchini, so you can save your extra squash for other delicious recipes such as zucchini bread. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS For perfect results every time, here are answers to the most common questions about cooking air fried zucchini. Are air fryer vegetables considered healthy? Air fryer roasted vegetables use less oil during cooking and therefore cut calories. They also keep more nutrients inside your veggies compared to other cooking methods. Can you make zucchini fries in the oven? Yes, you can. Preheat the oven to 425ºF and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the zucchini as described in the recipe from step 1-4. Then place them on a baking sheet and spray with olive oil spray. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, turning them once at the halfway mark. What can you serve with breaded zucchini wedges? Zucchini fries are a great low-carb side dish for grilled or air fried meats, fish or seafood. However, they also taste amazing just by themselves or served with a dipping sauce. We like ketchup, ranch dressing, garlic aioli, fry sauce or homemade tartar sauce. 5 from 2 votes Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Course Appetizer, side, Side Dish, Vegetable Cuisine American, vegetarian Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 10 minutes Total Time 20 minutes Print Pin Rate 4 servings Learn how to make these crispy and delicious zucchini fries in the air fryer, they are easy to make and ready in no time. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Equipmentmixing bowlsAir Fryer Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 medium zucchini cut into ½" wedges, do not peel▢ 1 egg▢ ¼ cup panko bread crumbs▢ ¼ cup all-purpose flour▢ ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning▢ ½ tsp garlic powder▢ pinch of salt▢ pinch of pepper (optional)▢ olive oil spray InstructionsIn a small bowl, beat egg. In another small bowl, combine panko, flour, parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray.Dredge the zucchini in the egg then roll in the breading mix. Place zucchini wedges into the air fryer basket. Spray tops and sides of zucchini wedges with olive oil. Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. Do not overcrowd the basket. When the breading is browned, remove from the air fryer. Serve. Notes If you’re using more than one zucchini you may need to cook in batches, depending on the size of your air fryer. The breading will be dry if you don’t brush or spray with oil before or during cooking. NutritionCalories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 215IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet