How do you keep zucchini fries from getting soggy?

Follow these instructions, and you've got no worries. But if you are someone who wants to go the extra mile vis a vis zucchini, you can use salt to sweat out some excess liquid. Put the zucchini slices in a colander over a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let it drain for 1 hour and then rinse off the salt, dry, and continue with the recipe. But like I said, this is not mandatory.

Is fried zucchini healthier than French fries?

Yes, zucchini is lower in carbohydrates than potatoes and has more nutritional value. Zucchini also has more fiber, which is a definite plus.

Can you bake these zucchini fries in the oven instead of using the air fryer?

Sure. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F and put a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Place the breaded zucchini sticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden and crispy.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 zucchinis, medium-size; 1 large egg; ½ cup panko breadcrumbs, or crushed pork rinds if Keto; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; Salt and pepper, to taste; Cooking oil spray; ½ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon sugar or sugar-free Swerve Granular; ¼ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2-3 tablespoons water as needed to thin the sauce

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

an air fryer filled with breaded zucchini sticks

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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries could not be easier to make. And they are a tasty way to get some veg into your diet.

Author: Emily Krill
Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Zucchini Fries:

2 zucchinis, medium-size
1 large egg
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, or crushed pork rinds if Keto
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking oil spray

Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar or sugar-free Swerve Granular
1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2-3 tablespoons water as needed to thin the sauce

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Instructions

1. Wash and pat dry the zucchini. With a sharp chef's knife, cut it in half, then make ½-inch thick sticks by 3-inch long.

2. Combine the breadcrumbs with parmesan, a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow bowl, and the beaten egg into another bowl of the same size.

3. Preheat the Air Fryer to 400ºF.

4. Dip the zucchini fries in the egg wash, then transfer the pieces with a fork to the breadcrumbs bowl and toss to coat. Gently press the breadcrumbs and transfer them to a clean plate.

4. In batches, lay the zucchini sticks on a single layer onto the Air Fryer basket and spray with cooking oil. Air fry for 10 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

5. In a medium-sized bowl, mix all of the dipping sauce ingredients well and serve along with the zucchini fries.

Notes

Breading option: For a low carb/Keto version of this dish, simply replace the panko breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds using the same quantity.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of a batch
Calories: 157
Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 14
Fiber: 2
Protein: 11

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