Air Fryer Zucchini Low Calorie (Print Version)
Bite into crunchy zucchini fries, tossed in herby, cheesy, or spicy flavor, cooked to perfection in your air fryer for a breezy light snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Zucchini Fries
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2 to 3 zucchinis, nice and fresh
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1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or a quick spritz of a neutral spray
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Black pepper, add as much as you like
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Salt, just sprinkle on until it tastes right
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Optional: 2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated super fine
→ Coating Options (pick one)
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Herby: 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
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Spicy: 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt however you want
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Garlic Parmesan: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
# Steps:
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Pop the finished zucchini fries right out of the basket and dig in while they're hot, dunked in whatever dip you like best.
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Toss the zucchini in a single layer so the pieces aren't squished. Set the timer for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking things up halfway, till golden and crunchy.
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Drizzle with olive oil or spray a little. Chuck in some black pepper and whichever spice or crumb mix sounds good to you. Mix them up so every piece gets covered.
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Sprinkle some salt over all the zucchini. Let it sit and chill for 10 or 15 minutes, then blot away any wetness with paper towels.
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Rinse and dry the zucchinis first. Slice them up long and thin like classic fries or make chubby round coins if you want chips.
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Get your air fryer going at 190°C. Let it run for about 3 to 5 minutes to heat up.
# Notes:
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Dab off all the extra water once you've salted—makes the fries way crunchier.
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Don't stack all your zucchini at once in your air fryer. Give them space for that perfect toast, or just cook them in bunches.
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Got any left? Re-crisp in the air fryer: 150°C, 2 or 3 minutes and you're set.