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Air fryer zucchini fries

Published April 23, 2022 | Updated November 21, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Bite into crunchy cheese air fryer zucchini fries and you’ll be treated to soft tasty zucchini inside. Got a picky eater? They’ll LOVE these! They take next to no time to make and every time we make them, they go so fast – get your air fryer out now!

A plate of delicious zucchini fries made in the air fryers.

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Why you’ll love our air fryer zucchini fries

  • Air fryer Parmesan zucchini fries are quick and easy to make, you’ll be enjoying them in 15 minutes!
  • You can play with the flavors, creating the perfect blend for you.
  • These crispy, cheesy coated zucchini fries are perfect for getting the kids to eat vegetables
  • They are 100% vegetarian.

Kids and picky eaters alike can’t get enough of these tasty cheesy zucchinin fries!

What ingredients do I need to make this?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below to make your crispy zucchini fries.

Ingredients needed, garlic powder, salt, bread crumbs, pepper, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, zucchini, flour, olive oil, and egg.

How does an air fryer cook?

An air fryer has a motor at the top of its unit.

It then pushes hot air on top of the food and all around it, this mimics deep frying but without the need for all the cooking oil.

It’s usually a quicker and more healthy way to cook your food.

What’s the best type of air fryer?

It’s a personal choice, different manufacturers are bringing out new models all the time.

We’ve tried the Ninja foodie and while it cooked well, we didn’t find it totally user-friendly.

Our favorites right now are the Instant pot Vortex air fryers.

You can check them out below.

Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer 5.7L 

Our favorite air fryer is the Instant pot Vortex and we like this for its intuitive display, the filter stops lasting food smells, and you can see your food cooking through the glass panel and light function.

Someone dipping air fried zucchini fries into sour cream.

Secrets to a quick clean up

Like always, something may be quick and easy to cook but boy it can create a lot of mess!

Air fryers aren’t difficult to clean, but if I can cut corners and find a way that I don’t have to clean as much – I’ll do it every time!

There are two things you can use, a silicone air fryer basket and disposable parchment liners or baskets.

Both will catch all of the mess, meaning you don’t have to tackle cleaning your air fryer.

The beauty of the silicone basket is that you can just pop it in the dishwasher instead of throwing it away you can reuse it again and again.

What do I serve air-fried zucchini fries with?

We love eating our air fryer zucchini fries with our favorite dips.

We dip them in marinara sauce, blue cheese dressing, sour cream and chives, ranch dressing, chipotle aioli, garlic dip, and sriracha and mayo.

They are also heavenly alongside a burger or veggie chicken patty.

And if you prefer to deep fry, then try these Zucchini Fritte, they’re delicious and this zucchini slice is worth a try too!

Is Parmesan cheese vegetarian?

It used to be a simple answer, and that answer was no, but luckily times have moved on.

You can buy vegetarian Parmesan cheese or Italian hard cheese, and what’s even better is that it’s widely available in grocery stores.

Just be sure to check the ingredients label.

Play with the flavors

It’s great fun playing with the flavors on your zucchini fries!

Add a little Italian seasoning for a beautiful herby flavor.

Spice it up with a little curry spice mix or Cajun seasoning.

Just add a little of what you love to the flour and breadcrumb mixture.

How do I store them?

Our air fryer zucchini fries store well, when kept in an air-tight container in the fridge, they’ll keep for up to 2 days.

To reheat any leftover zucchini fries, cook at 400F/200C for 2 – 4 minutes.

Zucchini fries freshly made.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Don’t skip preheating
    It’s important to preheat your air fryer.
  • Cut them evenly I
    t’s important that you cut your zucchini fries into equal sizes, or they’ll cook at different times.
  • Air fryers vary
    Temperatures in air fryers vary, so you may find that you need to adjust the times, a little more or a little less, keep an eye on your food, and adjust accordingly.
  • Change the shape
    Cut them into rounds and you’ll have air fryer zucchini chips!

More air fryer recipes for you to try

If you love our air fryer zucchini fries, then why not give these air fryer recipes a try? Air fryer asparagus, air fryer Brussels sprouts, air fryer zucchini, air fryer buffalo cauliflower, and air fryer carrots.

Air fryer asparagus with melted veggie Parmesan cheese.

Air fryer asparagus recipe

Close up of air fryer Brussels sprouts.

Air fryer Brussels sprouts

Air fryer zucchini ready to eat.

Air fryer zucchini

Buffalo cauliflower air fryer style.

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower

Caramelized air fryer carrots ready to eat.

Easy cheesy air fryer carrots

How to make air fryer zucchini fries with step-by-step instructions

Making our air fryer zucchini fries is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

Recipe measurements both in US customary and metric are available below in our fully printable recipe card.

Preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

First, cut your zucchini into fries, these little sticks should be approx. 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long and set them aside.

Process shots showing zucchini being cut, being dipped in flour and then being dipped in a bread crumb mixture.

In a mixing bowl add panko breadcrumbs, flour, freshly grated Parmesan cheese (make sure it’s vegetarian), Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper, and mix to combine.

Add your beaten egg to a shallow dish, submerge your zucchini stick in it and then place it into the breadcrumbs and cheese mixture, coating it evenly.

Place the zucchini on a tray until all the zucchini fries are ready to air fry.

Process shots showing uncooked zucchini fries in the air fryer basket and cooked on a baking sheet.

Place the fries into your air fryer basket, lightly coat with cooking spray, and air fry for approximately 10 minutes, when they are ready, they should be nice and crispy.

Remove them from the air fryer basket and serve immediately, with your favorite dips.

Enjoy your air fryer zucchini fries!

Crispy zucchini fries on a tray.

We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fryer zucchini fries and would love to hear how you got on with making them.

Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Air fryer zucchini fries.
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Air fryer zucchini fries

Kids and picky eaters alike can't get enough of these tasty cheesy zucchini fries! These are sensational! ready in 15 minutes, you have got to try our tasty, cheesy, crunchy air fryer zucchini fries. Make double as they get eaten quickly!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings4
Calories127
Course: Appetizer, Dinner Party, snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Mixing bowl set.
Mixing bowl
Air fryer
Silicone basket
Silicone air fryer basket – optional

Ingredients

  • 2 Zucchini
  • ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Vegetarian Parmesan cheese finely grated
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • pinch Salt & pepper
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • Cooking spray
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400F/200C, according to the manufacturer’s instructions
  • First, cut your zucchini into fries, these little sticks should be approx. 1/2 inch wide and 4 inches long and set them aside. In a mixing bowl add panko breadcrumbs, flour, freshly grated Parmesan cheese (make sure it’s vegetarian), Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground pepper, and mix to combine. Add your beaten egg to a shallow dish, submerge your zucchini stick in it and then place it into the breadcrumbs and cheese mixture, coating it evenly
    2 Zucchini, ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup All-purpose flour, ½ cup Vegetarian Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, ½ tsp Garlic powder, pinch Salt & pepper, 1 Egg
    Process shots showing zucchini being cut, being dipped in flour and then being dipped in a bread crumb mixture.
  • Place the zucchini on a tray until all the zucchini fries are ready to air fry. Then place the fries into your air fryer basket, lightly coat with cooking spray, and air fry for approximately 10 minutes, when they are ready, they should be nice and crispy. Remove them from the air fryer basket and serve immediately, with your favorite dips. Enjoy your air fryer zucchini fries!
    Cooking spray
    Process shots showing uncooked zucchini fries in the air fryer basket and cooked on a baking sheet.

Notes

  • Cut them evenly
    It’s important that you cut your zucchini fries into equal sizes or they’ll cook at different times.
  • Air fryers vary
    Temperatures in air fryers vary, so you may find that you need to adjust the times, a little more or a little less, keep an eye on your food, and adjust accordingly.
  • Change the shape
    Cut them into rounds and you’ll have air fryer zucchini chips!

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 309mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Claire says

    April 25, 2022 at 2:40 am

    5 stars
    My partner is growing zucchinis so I have a glut of them!
    These were so good, I used up 6 in the last two days!!!
    The cheese it what makes them!!! SO DELISH!

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  2. Sherry says

    April 25, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    5 stars
    I am loving all your Air Fryer Recipes!! This Zucchini Fries Recipe is the best!!

    Reply
  3. Alex Bala says

    April 25, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    Easy, crispy and delicious! I loved munching on these zucchini fries.

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    April 27, 2022 at 2:37 am

    5 stars
    Cooking with an air fryer is my fave and This zucchini fries turn out so good and addictive!

    Reply

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