Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Present these zucchini fries cooked in an air fryer as a side accompaniment to beef, pork, or chicken dishes, or indulge in them as an appetizing snack or appetizer at any moment. They're quick and effortless to prepare.
Ingredients
- 2 (8 ounce) zucchini, cut into french-fry-sized sticks
- salt as needed
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- nonstick cooking spray
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- Place zucchini fries in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.
- Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a separate shallow bowl.
- Dip each fry in beaten egg, then dip in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place fries on a plate.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2 minutes.
- Place fries in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cook until browned to your taste, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining fries.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 654mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 211mgIron: 3mg
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