Air-Fryer Parmesan-Coated Zucchini Fries
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Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Zucchini sticks become way more munchable when they’re cooked under a crispy coating of breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. The cheese adds plenty of savory flavor, so you’ll only need a pinch of salt. Make sure to use plain dry breadcrumbs; seasoned ones contain much more sodium and, as a result, taste too salty in this recipe. You’ll need to cook the zucchini in batches to ensure maximum crunch; for 2-quart or larger fryers, that should equal about 3 batches.
Ingredients
Uncooked zucchini
12 oz
Egg(s)
1 large egg(s)
Dried plain breadcrumbs
0.25 cup(s)
Grated Parmesan cheese
0.25 cup(s)
Garlic powder
0.5 tsp
Cayenne pepper
0.25 tsp
Kosher salt
1 pinch(es)
Cooking spray
4 spray(s)
Jarred fat-free marinara sauce
0.25 cup(s)
Instructions
1
Cut zucchini crosswise into 3-inch-long chunks. Cut each chunk lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices, then cut each lengthwise into ½-inch strips to form 3 x ½-inch batons.
2
In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add zucchini and toss gently to coat. In a shallow dish or large zip-top bag, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Remove zucchini from egg, allowing excess to drip off, and toss in breadcrumb mixture to coat.
3
Preheat air fryer, if necessary, to 400°F. Coat air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange a single layer of zucchini batons in basket, leaving a little space between each. Coat zucchini batons with nonstick spray. Air-fry at 400°F until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from air fryer and keep warm. Repeat process, in batches if necessary, with remaining zucchini. Serve with marinara sauce.
4
Serving size: about ⅔ cup zucchini and 1 tbsp marinara
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