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Crispy, seasoned zucchini fries coated with Parmesan and Panko breadcrumbs, air fried to golden perfection with very little oil. Perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • olive oil spray (or canola or coconut oil spray)

Instructions

  1. Trim ends off the zucchini then cut each zucchini in half crosswise.
  2. Slice each half into 1/2-inch-thick sticks, keeping the skin on and not drying them completely.
  3. Set up three shallow dishes: place flour in the first.
  4. Beat eggs in the second dish.
  5. In the third dish, mix Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Work in small batches to lightly coat zucchini sticks in flour, tapping off excess.
  7. Dip the floured zucchini sticks into the beaten eggs, coating all sides.
  8. Press the egg-coated zucchini into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  9. Arrange breaded zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between sticks; cook in batches if needed.
  10. Lightly spray the tops of the fries with olive oil spray or other oil spray.
  11. Air fry at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the coating is golden and crisp and zucchini is tender when pierced; flipping not necessary.
  12. (Optional oven method) Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  13. Place breaded zucchini on the baking sheet, spray lightly with oil, and bake 20–25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and tender.

Notes

Ensure fries are spaced out in the air fryer basket to allow even crisping; avoid overcrowding., No need to flip fries during air frying to maintain coating integrity., For dairy-free version, omit Parmesan cheese and optionally increase seasonings., Cooking times may vary by air fryer model; monitor fries as needed., Regular breadcrumbs can substitute for Panko but may yield less crisp fries., Fries can be stored refrigerated for 2-3 days or frozen for up to one month., To reheat and preserve crispness, use air fryer at 375-400°F for 3-6 minutes or oven at 400°F for 8-12 minutes., Avoid microwaving to prevent soggy coating.

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