Air Fryer Crispy Zucchini Fries with Herb Dip
Golden zucchini fries with a herby dip, quick to crisp in the air fryer. This Mediterranean-inspired air-fryer recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs zucchini, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1/4 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Cut zucchini into 1/2-inch thick sticks, then pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Set up three shallow dishes: flour in first, whisked eggs in second, and panko mixed with garlic powder, oregano, and 1/4 tsp salt in third.
- Step 3: Dredge zucchini sticks in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in eggs, then coat completely in breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 4: Place sticks in air fryer basket in a single layer, spraying lightly with olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Step 5: For dip: Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, chopped dill, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth. Serve fries hot with dip.
