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Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini fries with crispy coating served with creamy dipping sauce in a glass bowl.
Layla

Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini

Crispy, cheesy zucchini rounds that satisfy your fried food cravings without the carbs or the guilt.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 142
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini
  • 2 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt divided
For the Crispy Coating
  • 1/2 cup almond flour finely ground
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 large egg beaten

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Shallow Dish

Method
 

Prep
  1. Lay zucchini rounds on paper towels and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let sit 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat completely dry. This is crucial for crispiness - skip it and you'll have soggy rounds.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Place beaten egg in a separate shallow bowl.
  3. Working in batches, dip zucchini rounds in egg, letting excess drip off, then dredge in almond flour mixture. Press gently so coating adheres. Shake off any loose coating and place on a plate.
Air fry
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Lightly spray or brush the basket with oil. Arrange zucchini in a single layer with space between rounds - do not overcrowd. Air fry 6 minutes until golden on bottom.
  2. Flip each round with tongs and air fry another 4-6 minutes until deeply golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack (not paper towels, which steam the bottom). Repeat with remaining zucchini.
  3. Sprinkle with extra Parmesan and flaky salt while hot. Serve right away - these are best within 10 minutes of cooking.

Notes

For extra crunch, add 2 tablespoons of crushed pork rinds to the coating mixture. If your air fryer runs hot, check at 5 minutes to avoid burning the almond flour. These do not reheat well, so only make what you'll eat immediately - the raw coated slices can be refrigerated up to 4 hours before frying.