Crispy air fryer zucchini fries are a healthy side dish. You can make air fryer zucchini fries keto or you can make air fryer zucchini fries gluten free if you’re on a diet. I love the crunchy texture of zucchini which I can achieve from the air fryer with bread crumbs, but air fryer zucchini fries with no breading are equally amazing. I love both of the styles of making air fryer zucchini fries.
You’ll achieve the best air fryer zucchini fries you have ever made. If you think air fryer zucchini fries are healthy? Then yes, they’re healthy because they’re made in an air fryer with less oil or no oil at all. You should try making air fryer zucchini fries recipes. Air fryer zucchini fries can be a good alternative to air fryer French fries. If you have a picky eater or kids who hate vegetables these air fryer zucchini fries are best and believe me, they’ll love them.
Today I’ll be sharing the air fryer zucchini fries recipe, tips to make them perfect, and don’t miss the dipping ideas for your zucchini fries. And if you like zucchini then I’m sure you’ll love air fryer green beans and air fryer broccoli.
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How to make fried zucchini in air fryer?
Air-fried zucchinis are simple to make. You can make this recipe in various types just by changing the seasoning that suits your taste. If you like some heat in your food add some red pepper flakes/powder. For some new flavors, you can go with rosemary, garlic powder, and other spices.
Having said that let’s dive into the air fryer zucchini fries recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the zucchini and slice them into ½ inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes. This process helps to cook the zucchinis quickly and evenly.
- Take a bowl to combine almond flour, paprika, and salt. Mix them well.
- Place the air fryer zucchini slice in a separate bowl and combine them with olive oil.
- Dip the zucchini into the mixture one at a time and make sure all the sides are coated evenly.
- Place the coated zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 10 minutes or until golden on the outside. If you want your air fryer zucchini fries to be crispier add a minute or two. Toss halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the air fryer zucchini, plate, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. For your information, I’ve shared a few dipping ideas for air fryer zucchini parmesan.
You can find air fryer zucchini fries recipe in the printable card below.
Do you have to peel the zucchini?
No, peeling is not necessary. But if you don’t like the zucchini skin go ahead and peel them off. This recipe tastes good with or without the zucchini skin.
I prefer not to peel off the zucchini skin because it saves a lot of time and zucchini are colorful with the skin.
Air fryer zucchini fries dipping sauce
You can go with any of your favorite sauces to pair your air-fried zucchini. I love making dips for air fryer zucchini chips myself.
Take ½ cup of ketchup, 1-2 cloves of garlic, a pinch of black pepper, and ⅓ cup of fresh basil. Blend them and your basil ketchup for zucchini fries is ready.
Or you can pair your zucchini fries with these sauces.
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Bang Bang Sauce
- Honey Mustard Sauce
- Fry Sauce
- Garlic Aioli
- Avocado Dressing
Tips for air fryer zucchini fries
- Try to cut the zucchini evenly as much as possible. This will result in evenly cooked air fryer zucchini chips.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket or overlap the zucchini fries. Leave generous space between them to cook evenly and crisp up.
- Use almond flour to keep the air fryer zucchini fries keto and gluten-free. You can also use bread crumbs instead if not following a low-carb diet.
- Preheat your air fryer before cooking zucchini this will help to reduce the cooking time and the zucchini fries are cooked evenly.
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Here are some of the frequently asked questions for this recipe.
Can I store air fryer zucchini fries?
Yes, you can store the leftover zucchini fries. You can store them in a paper bag for 3-4 days as they might not be crunchy as they were before though you can reheat them and enjoy them.
Can I bake the zucchinis instead of air frying?
Yes, you can bake them instead of air frying them. You should not worry if you don’t have one for yourself. You can still enjoy this recipe by making them in your oven.
- Go through the process explained above to prepare your zucchini.
- Place your seasoned zucchini on the baking sheet.
- Cook at 200C/400F for 20 minutes, and flip them halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove, plate, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce. If you need an idea for dipping sauce, I’ve mentioned a few varieties of dipping sauces above.
How long to cook air fryer zucchini fries?
The air fryer zucchini cook time is 10 minutes. And air fryer temp for zucchini fries is 200C/400F.
The mentioned time and temp are suitable for ½ inch thick, and 3-4-inch-long zucchini fries. If your zucchini are thicker/thin or long/short you can adjust your cooking time accordingly.
If you're making air fryer zucchini fries in a large quantity it’s better to cook them in batches. The following batch cooks faster so you need to keep an eye on them to prevent them from burning.
How to make air fryer zucchini fries gluten free?
For making air fryer zucchini fries gluten-free you can simply use gluten-free bread crumbs. See the label before buying them.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Course: Snack, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis
- olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Clean the zucchini and slice them into ½ inch thick and 4 inches long.2 medium zucchinis
- Preheat your air fryer at 200C/400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Take a bowl to combine almond flour, paprika, and salt. Mix them well.1 teaspoon paprika, ⅔ cup almond flour, salt to taste
- Place the air fryer zucchini slice in a separate bowl and combine them with olive oil.olive oil spray
- Dip the zucchini into the mixture one at a time and make sure all the sides are coated evenly.
- Place the coated zucchini in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook them at 200C/400F for 10 minutes or until golden on the outside. Toss halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the air fryer zucchini, plate, and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
