Air Fryer Zucchini Fries + Video (2024)

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These lighter Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are the perfect starter, side dish or snack. Totally crave-worthy, these Parmesan zucchini fries are crisp and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside.

Suitable for Low Carb, Keto and Gluten Free diets. Weight Watchers points included.

True story – I used to despise zucchini fries. I was first introduced to them at a local burger restaurant a few years back, and when they were brought to the table I was immediately disappointed.

They were deep-fried and had absorbed a lot of oil, which made them really soggy, limp a greasy. A total fail. So I will admit I was a little hesitant to try making them in the air fryer.

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But peeps, I am sooooo glad I did. Thanks to the magic of the air fryer, I just lightly spayed them with oil and the Air Fryer Zucchini Fries turned out perfect!

Just as good as these Air Fryer Potato Wedges, best ever Air Fryer Green Beans, delicious Air Fryer Asparagus, these Air Fryer French Fries, and colorful Air Fryer Roasted Beets.

These air fried zucchini fries are super crispy and golden on the outside, yet moist and tender on the inside. Deliciously tasty, and not oily at all. #airfryerforthewin

Parmesan Zucchini Fries Air Fryer are a great appetizer or snack for both kids and adults alike and make a great side dish for treats like Air Fryer Burgers.

They are satisfyingly crunchy and totally dippable, and they earn major bonus points for being a healthier option than regular fries.

Making these air fryer zucchini chips gets the kiddoes to happily eat their veggies and even beg for more. Yeap.

Why You’ll Love This

• kids and picky eaters alike love ’em!
• they are simple to prepare and no deep frying needed.
• This requires minimal prep time and a few minutes cook time.
• they are very customizable.
• this is a side that goes with everything

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Season Your Air Fryer Vegetables

Use seasonings to effortlessly add flavor to your crisp, crunchy vegges. You can use store bought seasoning but you can also make you own easy homemade ones like

• Super Easy Greek Seasoning.
• The Best Dang Creole Seasoning.
• Best Dang Steak Seasoning. {<= amazing on vegetables)
• Homemade Fajita Seasoning.

Try these and you will certainly become official fan of zucchini fries in the air fryer. Bet you cant wait to make them in the summer.

You should certainly Air Fry Zucchini to help you use up allllll those squashes from your garden, friends and farmer’s markets. .

Ingredient Notes

• Zucchini – also known as courgettes. Best to use small or regular sized zucchini. These have the most flavor. Really large zucchini will be too liquidy.
• Almond flour – I used almond flour as I wanted to keep this low carb. Use regular flour or panko breadcrumbs instead.
• Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese gives the best flavor. Ideally you should use finely grated cheese as this sticks better.
• Spices – Smoked paprika and salt and pepper really bring out the flavor to this. Feel free to add more or less to your taste. A pinch of black pepper or red pepper flakes adds some heat.

How To Make Zucchini Fries In Air Fryer

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200C.
2. Cut the zucchini into fries.
3. Combine the almond flour, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika and salt in a shallow dish.
4. Place cut zucchini fries in another mixing bowl and spray with olive oil or cooking spray.
5. Dip fries into the Parmesan cheese mixture, making sure all sides are well coated.
6. Working in batches, place fries in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
7. Cook for 7-10 minutes until golden and crispy.
8. Remove from the air fryer and serve.

Air fryer temperatures will varydepending on the type and model, so use the cook time as a guide only and adjust as needed.

Baked Them Instead

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

No air fryer? No worries! You can oven bake zucchini fries instead.

• Simply prepare the fries as directed in this recipe.
• Then place on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake at 400F / 200C for 18-20 minutes, turning over once halfway through the cook time.

Pro Recipe Tips

• Cut zucchini sticks to the same size so that these cook at the same rate. If you cut them to different sizes then make sure you cook similar sized ones at the same time
• I used almond flour, as I wanted to keep these keto and gluten free. However, if not following a gluten free or a low carb eating plan, you can swap in 1 cup Panko bread crumbs or some all purpose flour.
• Do not over crowd the Air Fryer basket, so that the hot air circulates and the fries crisp up. Cook in batches if needed.

Plus…….

• If making in the oven, make sure to spread these out on in a single layer on the baking sheet so that they crisp up easier.
• It is easier if you use a shallow bowl for dipping, as it is easier to reach in and out.
• Make sure you blot the fries dry before coating them.
• Using a sharp knife will help you slice the fries easily.
• Use egg, beat a large egg and dip the fried before coating them if you want a fuller coating.

Delicious Variations

• Vary the seasoning to suit your taste. Mix in some chopped rosemary and garlic powder.
• Add heat. If you like a little heat, then add some red pepper flakes or chipotle.

Storage

• Eat them fresh – Because of the high water content of zucchini, I don’t recommend storing these Parmesan Zucchini Fries. Cook them just before you are about to eat them and serve them straight away.
• Reheat – if you want to reheat these then spray them with a little olive oil and reheat at
• 400F / 200C for about 2-4 minutes until warmed through.

FAQs

Dips For Air Fryer Zucchini Chips

These Keto Zucchini Fries pair perfectly with a rich and creamy dipping sauce.

Whenever I makes zucchini fries in the air fryer, I looooove whipping up this quick and easy homemade dip.

Simply mix fat free Greek yogurt with herbs (dill, parsley ands chives work well) and a generous pinch of smoked paprika. Easy and delicious! Get some other dipping sauce ideas below.

• 5 minute Yum Yum Sauce.
• Easy 5 Minute Remoulade Sauce.
• 5 Minute Honey Mustard Sauce.
• Sriracha Aioli or awesome Garlic Aioli.
• You could also try ranch dressing.

Serving Suggestions

• Air Fryer Hamburger
• Air Fryer Chicken Tenders.
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken.
• Air Fryer Shrimp Po Boy.
• Instant Pot Chicken Tenders.

More Air Fryer Recipes You May Like

• Crispy Air Fryer Tofu
• Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
• Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers
• Air Fryer Apple Chips
• Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.
• Air Fryer Fried Pickles.
• Air Fryer Slow Roasted Tomatoes.
• Air Fryer Beets.

For More Air Fryer Zucchini Recipes

• Air Fryer Foil Pack Zucchini And Shrimp.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints per serving.

Recipe Tools

• An awesome Air Fryer.
• Best Air fryer accessories set.
• I love this fun colourful cutting board.
• A great sharp knife for cutting fries easily.
• Handy Measuring cups and spoons.
• My favorite spice kit for seasoning.
• Best ever sea salt flakes, makes your food taste amazing.

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Originally published June 2019.

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