Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

This is a recipe for crispy air fryer zucchini fries made with a Cajun-panko-parmesan crust to give it flavor and crunch.

I have always loved fried zucchini. My grandmother used to cut zucchini from her garden into thin coins, bread them, and fry them. They were so delicious.

It wasn’t until I was much older that I saw them being served as breaded sticks and called fries. It has become a trend at many restaurants as an appetizer.

While it can be tedious breading each stick individually, it’s worth the effort and is much cheaper than buying at a restaurant. Especially if you already have zucchini in your garden like I do!

Ingredients

• Medium-Sized Zucchini
• All-Purpose Flour
• Salt
• Cajun Seasoning
• Large Eggs
• Panko Breadcrumbs
• Olive Oil
• Grated Parmesan

How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

• Wash and cut each zucchini into 4″ sticks.
• In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and Cajun seasoning. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs.
• In a third shallow bowl, combine panko and olive oil. Microwave at 30-second intervals and stir. Cook until lightly browned. Once cooled, add Parmesan.
• Dip each zucchini stick into flour, egg, and panko breadcrumbs.

• Lightly spray an air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add a single layer of zucchini fries to the basket. Lightly spray the zucchini fries with cooking oil.
• Cook at 400℉ for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway. Season with salt to taste.

Sauces

Here are a few tasty sauces you can pair with them:

1. Garlic Aioli: Creamy and garlicky, perfect for dipping zucchini fries.
2. Zesty Herb Parmesan Sauce: Creamy, bold flavors with a zesty kick.
3. Marinara Sauce: Classic Italian tomato sauce, great for a traditional twist.
4. Chipotle Mayo: Spicy and creamy, adds a kick to your zucchini fries.
5. Ranch Dressing: Cool and tangy, a popular choice for dipping veggies.

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• Air Fryer Lasagna Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)
• Air Fryer Fried Pickles
• Air Fryer Seasoned French Fries
• Cheesecake Factory’s Air Fryer Fried Macaroni and Cheese Balls
• Olive Garden’s Air Fryer Stuffed Ziti Fritta Copycat