These homemade Air Fryer Zucchini Fries make an easy side dish that the whole family will gobble up! Zucchini fries are coated with grated parmesan cheese, then air fried to perfection! No breading, egg, or flour required! These taste amazing dipped in my popular Spicy Garlic Aioli or Sriracha Aioli.
Be sure to try my Air Fryer Roasted Zucchini next!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe:
- These air fryer parmesan zucchini fries are the perfect alternative to French fries. Make them as a quick side dish, low carb snack, or appetizer!
- Zucchini fries are perfect for kids and toddlers. It’s a tasty way to eat zucchini that even the pickiest eaters will enjoy.
- This recipe is delicious, simple, and has a short cook time. Perfect for busy families!
More Easy Air Fryer Side Dishes to Try Next:
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Dipping Sauces:
- Spicy Garlic Aioli
- Sriracha Aioli
- Bacon Aioli
- Dill Aioli
- Ranch dressing
- Marinara sauce
What To Serve With Zucchini Fries?
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients:
- Olive Oil - Used to coat the zucchini fries and hold the seasoning.
- Zucchini - I used two medium sized zucchini. I removed the seeds and added salt to the zucchini so that it could sweat for 10 minutes. This is to draw as much water from the zucchini as possible and prevent sogginess (see post or recipe card below for complete recipe and instructions).
- Grated Parmesan Cheese - Adds a crispy outside to the fries.
- Garlic Powder - Adds extra flavor and coating for the zucchini fries.
- Salt and Pepper
Air Fryer Instructions:
1. Slice the ends off of the zucchini, then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.
2. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the middle of the zucchini to make zucchini boats. Salt zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out some moisture (I used a pinch of salt for each zucchini boat).
3. After 10 minutes, you should see water inside the center of each zucchini boat. Pat zucchini dry with a paper towel.
4. Cut the zucchini boats in half, then slice into ½ inch thick fries.
5. To a large bowl, add the zucchini fries and olive oil and toss until well coated.
6. Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese and gently toss until the zucchini fries are well coated.
7. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Add zucchini fries in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes until browned and crispy.
Recipe Variations And Substitutions:
Air Fryer Zucchini Fries (no breading no cheese) - Cheese can be omitted if desired. The fries won't be as crispy though.
How to Reheat Zucchini Fries and Storage Instructions:
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Pro Tips:
- Do not overfill the air fryer. Place zucchini fries in a single layer and cook in batches if needed.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis (washed and dried)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Slice the ends off of the zucchini, then slice the zucchini in half lengthwise.
- Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the middle of the zucchini to make zucchini boats. Salt zucchini and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out some moisture (I used a pinch of salt for each zucchini boat).
- After 10 minutes, you should see water inside the center of each zucchini boat. Pat zucchini dry with a paper towel.
- Cut the zucchini boats in half, then slice into ½ inch thick fries.
- To a large bowl, add the zucchini fries and olive oil and toss until well coated
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and grated parmesan cheese and gently toss until the zucchini fries are well coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Add zucchini fries in a single layer and cook for 8 minutes until browned and crispy.
Notes
- To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Do not overfill the air fryer. Place zucchini fries in a single layer and cook in batches if needed.
- The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate. For accurate nutritional information you should refer to the nutritional labels on the packages of the specific ingredients that you used.
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Pam says
Simple ingredients and delicious! Such a great idea to take out the seeds. These turned out great!