Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Parmesan
Crispy, golden zucchini sticks coated in parmesan and herbs, baked to perfection in a fraction of the time of deep-frying. This American-inspired air-fryer recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs zucchini, all-purpose flour, egg for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 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 egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 2 medium zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick sticks. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Step 2: Whisk 1 large egg in a shallow bowl until smooth. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Dip zucchini sticks into egg, then coat thoroughly in flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Step 3: Arrange coated zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with 1 tbsp olive oil. Cook at 400°F for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
