Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Name: Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 teaspoon course kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 3 small or 2 medium zucchini; 3 teaspoons course kosher salt (divided); 2 eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs ({gluten free if you prefer}); 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil; 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are coated in lightly seasoned breadcrumbs, then cooked to crisp perfection in the air fryer. They are an easy snack or side to a lunch or dinner. These are a light vegetarian option. They are paired with a Garlic Lemon Aioli, which is the ideal dip to finish the dish.

Prep10 min
Cook5 min
Total30 min
Makes6 servings
Calories468

Ingredients

6 servings

For the Garlic Lemon Aioli:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon course kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Zucchini Fries:

3 small or 2 medium zucchini
3 teaspoons course kosher salt (divided)
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs ({gluten free if you prefer})
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method

1
To make the garlic lemon aioli add all the ingredients to a bowl. Mix until combined. Place the aioli in the fridge.
2
Cut the zucchini into sticks. I like to cut them 3/4 inch thick and 3-4 inches long. This will be approximately 24 sticks. This is the perfect amount of batter for 24 fries.
3
Add the zucchini to a colander. Sprinkle 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt on the zucchini. Shake the zucchini sticks so they are coated in the salt. Allow them to sit for 15-30 minutes. This will help to draw out the excess liquid.
4
During that time in a bowl add the eggs and water. Mix until combined. Set aside. To a shallow dish add the panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian bread crumbs, garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir until combined. Set aside.
5
Preheat the air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. Coat the base of the air fryer with avocado oil.
6
Place the zucchini sticks on a clean kitchen towel. Pat them dry to remove the excess liquid. Transfer the zucchini sticks to a Ziplock bag along with the flour. Seal the bag. Shake until fully coated.
7
Transfer the zucchini sticks a few at a time to the egg mixture. Use a fork to coat the sticks with the egg mixture. Transfer the sticks to the shallow dish of the breadcrumb mixture. Use a fork to coat them with the breadcrumbs.
8
Transfer the zucchini sticks to the air fryer. Lay them flat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Top the fries with parsley and serve with the aioli.

Notes

If your fries are soggy it’s as a result of too much moisture. Firstly, I recommend salting the zucchini before coating it in the breadcrumb mixture. The salt draws out any excess moisture in the zucchini before you start. Secondly, don’t add too much oil to the air fryer or your fries will swim in the oil. Finally, don’t overcook the zucchini, you want it crisp, tender and still holding it’s shape.