Best 6 Air Fryer Zucchini Curly Fries Recipes

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Are you looking for a healthier alternative to potato fries that still packs a satisfying crunch and flavor? Look no further than air fryer zucchini curly fries! This delicious and easy-to-make snack is perfect for those who want to enjoy a guilt-free indulgence or those simply looking to add more vegetables to their diet. Not only are these fries a breeze to prepare, but they also offer a delightful combination of crispy texture and tender zucchini goodness. Let's dive into the world of air fryer zucchini curly fries and discover how you can whip up this tasty treat in a matter of minutes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI CURLY FRIES



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Curly zucchini fries cooked to crisp perfection in the air fryer. Serve with ranch dressing.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Zucchini Appetizer Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 zucchini
1 egg, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut zucchini into spirals using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade.
  • Place egg in a shallow dish. Combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a large resealable plastic bag. Dip 1/2 of the spiralized zucchini in the beaten egg and then place in the bag to coat with bread crumb mixture.
  • Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange breaded zucchini fries in the prepared basket, making sure to not overcrowd. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
  • Cook until crispy, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time. Transfer fries to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat breading and cooking process with remaining zucchini spirals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 305.4 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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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

1 large zucchini
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
¾ cup all purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
ketchup, for serving

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

AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES



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Zucchini fries are a trendy replacement for the traditional french fry. While most would try to salt zucchini to help remove excess moisture, I found it caused my zucchini fries to burn. I used a spiralizer fitted to my Kitchenaid® and used the larger spiralizer plate.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large zucchini, ends trimmed
1 egg
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut zucchini into two or three 3-inch pieces, then spiralize each piece.
  • Whip egg in a shallow bowl until foamy. Carefully pour melted butter into egg and whip until blended.
  • Combine flour, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. Stir together panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
  • Dredge zucchini spirals in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Dip spirals in egg wash, allowing excess wash to drip off, and then dredge spirals in Parmesan-bread crumbs. Place on a clean sheet pan.
  • Set air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set timer for 12 minutes. Transfer breaded zucchini fries into the air fryer basket in batches without crowding. Cook until crispy, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.3 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 17.7 g, Sodium 632.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

AIR-FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES



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Instead of french fries with my burgers and sandwiches, I love to serve these air-fryer zucchini fries. They're crispy, delicious and a wonderful way to use up the zucchini from my garden. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium zucchini
1 cup panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1/4-in. slices., In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs, cheese and seasonings. Place flour and eggs in separate shallow bowls. Dip zucchini slices in flour, then in egg and then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , In batches, place zucchini on greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

THE BEST AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES



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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

3 zucchinis ((mine were medium sized))
1 cup flour
1 Tablespoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper ((to taste))
2 eggs
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese ((the powder kind, not freshly shredded))
non-stick cooking spray ((canola oil, olive oil, or butter flavor will work))

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

LOW-CARB AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI FRIES



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Healthy alternative to the potato version.

Provided by lilshortyb

Categories     Zucchini Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium zucchini, cut into 3x1/2-inch sticks
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup almond flour
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
olive oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Add egg to a shallow bowl. Combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a second bowl; mix to combine.
  • Dredge zucchini first in egg, then in almond flour mixture, and lay out on a baking sheet. Spray zucchini generously with olive oil cooking spray. Spread out zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket. You might need to work in batches.
  • Cook until crispy, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 55.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 180.3 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • To make the perfect curly fries, choose zucchini that are firm and have a deep green color.
  • Make sure to wash the zucchini thoroughly before cutting them into fries.
  • Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into long, thin spirals. This will help them cook evenly in the air fryer.
  • Season the zucchini fries with your favorite spices and herbs. Some popular options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
  • For extra crispy fries, toss them in a small amount of olive oil before air frying.
  • Air fry the zucchini fries at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the zucchini fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Air fryer zucchini curly fries are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them crispy or soft, seasoned or plain, these fries are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack, give air fryer zucchini curly fries a try.

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