Air Fryer Zucchini (Italian Style)
Air Fryer Zucchini is the perfect tasty, healthy(ish!) side dish for any meal. Lightly coated in crispy gluten free panko crumbs, salty Parmesan cheese + dusted with Italian herbs, they're so easy to make + will have you reaching for seconds every time! Made with just a handful of pantry staple ingredients, making zucchini in the air fryer could not be simpler.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini
- 1 cup gluten free panko crumbs
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon garlic infused olive oil
Instructions
- Wash your zucchini and remove the stems. Slice in half lengthwise and then again widthwise, then again into matchsticks. Place on a plate or in a bowl + set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine panko crumbs, parmesan, oregano + crushed red pepper flakes.
- In a small mixing bowl, beat together eggs + garlic infused olive oil.
- Form an assembly line with the bowls starting with the zucchini, then the egg mixture, then the dry ingredient mixture, then an empty plate or tray.
- Dip zucchini sticks into the egg mixture, then dredge in the panko mixture. Place on the empty plate or tray and repeat the process with each zucchini stick.
- Lightly grease the tray of your air fryer + arrange zucchini fries on it. You will likely need to fry them in two batches, so be mindful not to crowd the air fryer basin.
- Fry at 400F for 8 minutes. Repeat with remaining zucchini fries.
- Serve with marinara sauce as an appetizer or alongside your favorite entree.
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