Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Why You'll Love This Zucchini

• A nutritious and healthy snack - Fall in love with this low-carb, keto-friendly, and naturally gluten-free zucchini fries. Prepare perfectly crispy fries without heavy deep frying! We make the ‘’breading’’ with almond flour and parmesan which is a healthier alternative to traditional french fries.
• Versatility - These fries can be easily customizable, allowing you to experiment with various seasonings and flavors. Whether you prefer simple salt and black pepper or a mix of seasonings like garlic powder, paprika and dried herbs, this air fryer zucchini recipe tastes great both ways!
• We love to serve fries with garlic butter shrimp, juicy chicken bacon wraps, cheeseburgers, or beef lettuce wraps for a healthier meal.

🛒 Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these fries:

• Zucchini - choose zucchinis that are firm, heavy, and free of blemishes or bruises for this recipe. No need to peel them – just cut them into bite-size pieces or sticks for the fries. 
• Crispy coating - to achieve that crispy outer layer, I whipped up a mix of beaten egg, parmesan cheese, and almond flour – it gives the illusion of breading without piling on the calories.
• Almond flour - when it comes to using almond flour, you have two options – make it yourself (with a grain grinder or food processor) or grab a package from the store. While almond meal works too, I personally prefer flour due to its finer texture. Check more substitutions below!
• Garlic - gives a tasty kick and goes perfectly with zucchini. If you're a garlic lover, feel free to double the amount. You can also use garlic powder as an alternative. 
• Seasonings - I kept it simple, but you can stick to just salt and black pepper too. Or try the same seasonings without the Italian seasoning for a different twist, still delicious. Adding some chili or spicy seasonings would be a fantastic option here as well. 
• Cooking oil - to avoid burning and ensure crispiness, a cooking spray with olive oil or avocado oil works wonders. You can use any cooking oil you prefer.
• Air Fryer - you can use a simple air fryer or Ninja foodi with air fryer function. If you are just planning to purchase one, I recommend a larger air fryer so you don’t have to keep the fries warm in the oven while you continue with the rest of the batches. I use air fryer which is quite large but not as large as French door air fryer. I still need to cook the fries in a couple of batches. But the first batch usually gets eaten right away!

📋 Tips

• Keep your fries from becoming soggy - Don't cram your air fryer with zucchini – keep it spacious to avoid steaming and ensure perfect crispiness. Give the fries enough breathing room for proper air circulation.
• I don't salt zucchinis here, there is a couple of reasons. Sometimes if you add too much salt, zucchini will be too salty and will become a mushy mess after frying. So, if the recipe doesn't state to salt, don't do it. These fries are pretty crispy without any prep!
• Sometimes breading can get really messy and breading may start to clump. To avoid this, I make sure to divide the breading into two bowls as it will get messy in the end. And when breading I use one hand for egg bowl and the other for dry breading. Try not to touch the breading with your wet hand. Don't use both hands for everything as it will cause the breading not to stick and become clumpy.
• After cooking, resist the urge to stack the fries right away. Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. This way, they retain their delightful crunch without getting soggy from the residual heat.
• Be cautious of almond flour burning quickly, so check the fries towards the end of cooking.
• Ensure even coating when dipping zucchini in the egg mixture for consistent crispiness.
• Consider using a good non-stick air fryer basket or liners to prevent sticking.
• Use slightly thicker zucchini strips to maintain a crispy texture during roasting.
• Try zucchini chips instead of fries for a variation.
• Serve zucchini fries straight from the air fryer for maximum crispiness.
• Use a larger air fryer to cook more fries at once, avoiding the need to keep batches warm.
• Spray the zucchini fries with cooking oil before roasting to achieve golden brown crispiness.
• You may need to adjust the cooking time based on your air fryer model for optimal results.
• Although zucchini fries are low in carbs, be mindful of the other ingredients and condiments you incorporate to stay within your daily carb limit while on a keto diet.

Here are some delicious options to serve with zucchini fries:

• Burgers, sandwiches, wraps - try our salmon burgers, beef lettuce wraps, cheddar burgers.
• Seafood meals, especially with garlicky shrimp or creamy shrimp chicken pasta.
• Grilled meats - serve these fries as an easy side dish for BBQ party.
• Soup and salad - we love to serve them with creamy butternut squash soup or gnocchi soup, Italian soup or classic chicken salad.
• With favorite dipping sauce - my preferred way to serve these fries! We love marinara sauce, homemade ranch dressing, avocado crema.

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