Description
- These healthy zucchini air fryer recipes turn simple ingredients into crispy, golden bites in minutes. Whether you’re making fries, chips, or parmesan rounds, each version is light, satisfying, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- `2 medium zucchinis (sliced or cut into sticks)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or almond flour (for low-carb)
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: marinara sauce, ranch, or garlic yogurt dip for serving
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into rounds or sticks and pat dry with paper towels.
- Toss zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs with parmesan cheese.
- Press each zucchini piece into the breadcrumb mixture to coat lightly.
- Place zucchini in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Sprinkle extra parmesan if desired and serve hot with your favorite dip.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the air fryer at 375°F for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freeze uncooked breaded zucchini slices on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Use almond flour for keto-friendly or gluten-free variations.
- Serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic yogurt dip for extra flavor.`
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Side Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg