Description

Crispy, spiral-cut zucchini fries coated in seasoned flour and Parmesan‑panko, air-fried to golden perfection—a crunchy, veggie-packed snack or side.

Ingredients

2 zucchini, cut into ½‑inch‑thick, 4‑inch‑long sticks (or spiralized curls)

½ cup all‑purpose flour

Kosher salt, to taste

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

½ cup panko bread crumbs

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

2 eggs (one whole egg plus one yolk; discard extra white)

Oil spray for air fryer basket

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Instructions

Set up three shallow dishes: in the first mix flour with salt and pepper; in the second beat the egg plus extra yolk; in the third combine panko, Parmesan, paprika (if using), salt and pepper.

Dredge zucchini pieces or spirals in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Dip into the beaten egg mixture.

Then coat thoroughly in the Parmesan‑panko mixture.

Working in batches, arrange coated zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket; lightly spray with oil on both sides.

Air fry at 400 °F (200 °C) for 5 minutes.

Flip the zucchini, spray again, and cook another 5 minutes.

Repeat frying with remaining zucchini until all are golden and crisp. Serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: ~10 minutes per batch
Category: Appetizer