Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - Cookrita
If you're a fan of crispy goodness but want to keep things low-carb and keto-friendly, we have just the treat for you – Air Fryer Low Carb Zucchini Fries! These delightful fries are not only irresistibly delicious but also a healthier option to the traditional potato version. In just under 15 minutes you can enjoy fresh and crispy zucchini in the air fryer.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini , cut them ½ inches wide and 4 inch long strips
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup blanched almond flour, or almond meal
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- 1 teaspoon freshly minced garlic
Instructions
- Before you start, ensure you have gathered all the necessary ingredients and prepared them in an organized manner for this recipe.
- Get those zucchinis prepped by cutting them into ½-inch-wide and 4-inch-long strips. Pat dry them to remove excess moisture.
- Set up two bowls:. Beat the egg in the first one. In the second bowl, combine paprika, salt, black pepper, onion powder, dried herbs, garlic, almond flour, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dip each zucchini fry into the beaten egg, ensuring all sides are coated. Shake off the excess.
- Roll the egg-coated zucchini in the almond flour-seasoning mix until fully coated. It might take a few rolls to get the breading to stick properly. Place the coated fries aside on a baking sheet or cuttign board.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 F (200 C) and place the air fryer basket liner into the air fryer. If you don't have liners, an easy trick is to cut parchment paper sheets and punch a couple of holes in them. This is optional though.
- Arrange the zucchini fries in a single layer in the preheated air fryer, leaving about half an inch of space between each fry. This allows them to get perfectly crispy.
- Air fry the zucchini for 10-12 minutes until they turn golden brown and get that crispy exterior. No need to flip them over during roasting. Remember, the cooking time might differ depending on your air fryer model and the thickness of the fries.
- Once done, carefully take out the zucchini fries from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve them hot with more parmesan as a healthy snack or side dish. Enjoy!
- Depending on your air fryer's capacity, you might have to do 2-3 batches of this recipe. No worries though, just keep the first batch warm in a preheated oven while you fry up the rest!
Notes
- There's no need to salt the zucchini before roasting in the air fryer, it can actually prevent them from becoming crispy.
- 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.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!