Best 4 Air Fry Zucchini Sticks Recipes
In this guide, we will be embarking on a culinary journey to discover the art of preparing air fry zucchini sticks - a delectable and healthy snack or side dish that has captured the hearts of home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Using an air fryer, we will delve into the secrets of achieving perfectly crispy zucchini sticks that are tender on the inside and bursting with flavor. With simple ingredients, easy-to-follow steps, and the convenience of modern kitchen appliances, you'll be able to master this satisfying treat in no time.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI CHIPS
Crunchy, cheesy fried zucchini chips without the guilt of deep frying. This is the perfect way to make use of those abundant zucchini from the garden! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Zucchini Appetizer Recipes
Time 34m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) before you begin preparing the zucchini.
- Combine panko and Parmesan cheese on a plate. Dip 1 zucchini slice into beaten egg then into panko mixture, pressing to coat. Place zucchini slice on a wire baking rack and repeat with remaining slices. Lightly spray zucchini slices with cooking spray.
- Place as many zucchini slices in the air fryer basket as you can without overlapping them.
- Cook for 10 minutes. Flip with tongs. Cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from air fryer and repeat with remaining zucchini slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 383.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
CRISPY BREADED AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI STICKS
These easy Crispy Breaded Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks with parmesan cheese make a delicious appetizer, snack, or side dish, and they're perfect for dipping. A great way to use up some of that garden zucchini!
Provided by Michelle / Now Cook This!
Categories Appetizer
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the zucchini into sticks about 2½" long by ½" wide.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, beat the egg.
- In a third shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Lightly dredge each zucchini stick in the flour mixture, tapping gently to remove any excess flour.
- Then dip each zucchini stick into the beaten egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
- Then dip each zucchini stick into the breadcrumb mixture, gently pressing to help the breadcrumbs adhere. See note below about dividing the breadcrumbs in half and doing this step in two batches.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.Note: If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat cycle, just turn it on to 400°F and let it heat up for 5 minutes.
- Working in batches (I need to do 2 batches in my air fryer), place the zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them to allow the air to circulate properly around them.
- Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned and crispy, flipping once and lightly spraying the other side of the sticks with oil halfway through the cooking time.
- As soon as they are done, lightly sprinkle with salt, if desired.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (marinara and ranch are my favorites!).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Want a fun way to get your veggies in? These air fryer zucchini fries are coated in a panko-Parmesan breading and fried to golden brown perfection.
Provided by Tasty
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- On a cutting board, trim the ends off of the zucchini. Cut the zucchini into quarters lengthwise and crosswise for ½-inch-thick fries. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper to a shallow bowl and stir to combine. Beat the eggs in a second shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix together the panko and Parmesan.
- Coat the zucchini fries in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip in the eggs, letting any excess drip off. Coat in the panko mixture, making sure all sides are covered. Transfer the zucchini fries to a clean cutting board.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray.
- Working in batches, arrange the zucchini fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they aren't touching. Cook until golden brown and crispy, about 10 minutes. Repeat with remaining zucchini fries. Season the fries with salt.
- Serve with ketchup.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 1 gram
THE BEST AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES
Zucchini sticks breaded in breadcrumbs and seasonings that give you perfectly crispy zucchini that is so delicious!
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Side Dish
Time 27m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the ends of each zucchini. Then cut each zucchini into half (length wise), then cut each piece in half again so that you have 4 long wedges. Cut each wedge in half so that you have 8 wedges total that are equal in size and width (each about 3 inches long). Set aside.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pull out 3 small mixing bowls. In the first bowl, mix together flour, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- In the second bowl, beat the eggs.
- In the third bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. You can also add salt and pepper if desired.
- Working with just a few zucchini pieces at a time, dip each zucchini in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded zucchini in the bottom of an air fryer pan (I had to do 2 batches because I had so much zucchini).
- Set air fryer for 375 degrees.
- Cook for 15 minutes, flipping zucchini half way through cooking time (right around 8 minutes).
- Remove zucchini and enjoy! We love to dip these in ranch or marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 175 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Choose the right zucchini. Look for firm, straight zucchini with no blemishes. Avoid zucchini that is too large, as it will be more difficult to cut into sticks and may not cook evenly.
- Cut the zucchini sticks evenly. This will help them cook evenly. If the sticks are too thick, they will take longer to cook and may burn on the outside before the inside is cooked through. If the sticks are too thin, they may become crispy and overcooked.
- Coat the zucchini sticks in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs. This will help them to brown and crisp up in the air fryer. You can use regular breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs will give the zucchini sticks a crispier coating.
- Air fry the zucchini sticks at a high temperature. This will help them to cook quickly and evenly. The ideal temperature for air frying zucchini sticks is 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cook the zucchini sticks for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Be sure to shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to ensure that the zucchini sticks cook evenly.
Conclusion:
Air-fried zucchini sticks are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With just a few simple ingredients and an air fryer, you can make delicious zucchini sticks that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce for a tasty and satisfying snack or side dish.
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