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A white plate is filled with crispy, golden-brown zucchini fries garnished with fresh parsley, served with a side of ketchup.
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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Dip

Enjoy a healthier, deliciously crunchy take on fries with these air-fried zucchini sticks, perfectly seasoned and served with a zesty garlic parmesan dipping sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Fries
  • 2 medium Zucchini about 1 lb, cut into 1/4-inch thick sticks
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 large Egg whisked
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper or to taste
  • Olive oil spray for air fryer
For the Garlic Parmesan Dip
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley finely chopped (optional)
  • Pinch Salt to taste
  • Pinch Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small Shallow Dishes (3)
  • Whisk
  • Tongs

Method
 

Prepare the Zucchini
  1. Wash and dry zucchini thoroughly. Trim the ends and cut each zucchini into 1/4-inch thick sticks, resembling french fries.
Set Up Breading Station
  1. In a shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour. In a second shallow dish, whisk the egg. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Dredge Zucchini
  1. Working in batches, dredge each zucchini stick first in the flour (shaking off excess), then dip in the whisked egg (allowing excess to drip off), and finally coat generously in the panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure adherence. Place coated zucchini on a clean plate or baking sheet.
Air Fry Zucchini Fries
  1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Arrange a single layer of zucchini fries in the basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Lightly spray the tops of the zucchini fries with olive oil spray.
  3. Air fry for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. Cooking time may vary based on air fryer model and thickness of fries. Repeat with remaining zucchini, cooking in batches.
Prepare the Dip
  1. While fries are cooking, prepare the dip. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Serve
  1. Serve the crispy air fryer zucchini fries immediately with the garlic parmesan dip.

Notes

To prevent soggy fries, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook in multiple batches if necessary. For extra crispiness, ensure zucchini is thoroughly dry before breading. If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake them at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.