Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries: A Healthy Snack Delight!
Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Fries are a healthy and quick snack option that combines the crispiness of fries with the nutritious benefits of zucchini, all enhanced with the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into fries
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for a low-carb option)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each zucchini fry into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- Place the coated zucchini fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can double coat the zucchini fries by dipping them in egg before the breadcrumb mixture.
- Feel free to experiment with different seasonings to suit your taste.
- These fries are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 5 fries)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg