Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Description
To prepare, medium zucchinis are sliced into fries and dipped in beaten egg before coating in a seasoned blend containing almond flour, grated Parmesan, ground pork rinds, and dried herbs like oregano, parsley, and basil, along with garlic salt and pepper. This breading mixture creates a crispy outer layer when cooked in the air fryer at 400°F.
Fries are air-fried for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Meanwhile, a dipping sauce is prepared by whisking mayonnaise with horseradish, no-sugar ketchup, smoked paprika, garlic salt, and lemon juice, adding a zesty accompaniment.
This recipe yields crunchy, flavorful zucchini fries with a satisfying texture that contrasts the tender interior of the vegetable. They make a good snack or side, served warm with the sauce on the side.
The breading mixture can be processed finer in a food processor for even coating. Depending on the size of zucchini, fewer eggs may be needed for dipping. Weighing ingredients can help calculate nutritional content accurately based on actual zucchini size used.
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Fries:
- 2 zucchini medium, cut into fries
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- ¼ cup pork rinds ground, plain
- 1 teaspoon garlic sea salt
- 1 teaspoon parsley dried
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 2 egg beaten
For the sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons horseradish prepared
- 2 tablespoons ketchup no sugar added
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice fresh
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Wash, dry and cut your zucchini into fries for sticks.
- Add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, ground pork rinds, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk to combine. To get a finer texture, I like to blend mine in a food processor.
- Take the eggs and beat them in a shallow bowl. Dip each zucchini fry into the egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Then dip them into the breading to get a thin coating.
- Place the breaded fries in the basket of your air fryer.Spray them down with olive oil, I prefer to use this sprayer, rather than the aerosol store bought type.
- Air fry for 15-20 minutes or until golden.While the fries are cooking, add all the zipping sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk to combine and set aside at room temperature until the fries are ready. Serve on the side of the zucchini fries.
Notes
- Smaller zucchini may only require one egg for the breading step.
- Using a food processor to blend the breading ingredients finely helps achieve an even coating for crispier fries.
- Weighing ingredients and adjusting based on zucchini size provides more precise nutritional calculations.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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