Love crispy baked zucchini but loathe turning on your oven in the peak of summer heat? Make this Air Fryer Zucchini instead!
Pieces of zucchini tossed in a light Parmesan and panko breadcrumb coating, then air fried until crispy outside and tender inside, air fried zucchini is the lower maintenance cousin of air fryer Zucchini Fries.
When you’re looking to cook vegetables with maximal crunch appeal in a healthy way, the air fryer is the appliance for the job.
Air Fryer Zucchini
One of the reasons I love making zucchini (aside from the obvious—we have a boatload of it), is that it requires very little prep work compared to other vegetables.
To continue the easy zucchini trajectory, rather than make air fryer zucchini chips—which, while yummy, take longer to make zucchini slices and cook in smaller batches—I opted to cut the zucchini into bite-sized pieces instead.
It takes less time to prep the zucchini this way, and you can get away with adding more to the air fryer basket at a time for a faster, low carb side dish.
Air Fryer Keto Loaded Hasselback Zucchini
Feel free to add cayenne to make it spicy, or swap the Parmesan for nutritional yeast (or omit it) to make air fried zucchini vegan.
Air fryer zucchini time will vary based on your model. Plan on 7 to 9 minutes at 400 degrees F, and check early to be safe.
Note that the zucchini will still be al dente when it is done. If you continue cooking until the zucchini is completely soft, it will taste soggy.
Air Fryer Zucchini Fritters (easy Recipe!)
Up to 1 day in advance, trim and cut the zucchini as directed. Refrigerate it in an air-tight storage container until you’re ready to finish the recipe.
This is the air fryer model I own and love! It has an extra-large basket, meaning you can cook more at once.
If your air fryer zucchini turns out soggy, it’s likely because it was overcooked or you used too much oil. Make sure to follow the cook times and oil amount listed in the recipe to ensure you end up with crisp-tender zucchini instead of soggy.
Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries With Garlic And Parmesan
Leftover zucchini makes an excellent addition to your favorite pizza (try my Whole Wheat Pizza Dough), pasta (like Adult Mac and Cheese), or this Easy Quiche Recipe.
Yes, you can make this recipe gluten free. Swap the regular flour for a 1:1 gluten free flour and the panko for gluten free panko (like this one).
Crispy air fryer zucchini with a golden Parmesan panko topping is a light, fast, and healthy side and a great way to use up extra zucchini.
Air Fryer Zucchini Crisps {flavored With Chipotle & Lime}
Serving: 1 (of 4) Calories: 99 kcal Carbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 3 g Fat: 7 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Potassium: 250 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 3 g Vitamin A: 199 IU Vitamin C: 16 mg Calcium: 48 mg Iron: 1 mg
Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!Crispy parmesan zucchini fries baked in the air fryer. These low carb and keto diet friendly zucchini fries (aka chips) are light, crispy, and packed full of flavor at only 3 net carbs per serving in under 15 minutes!
If you’re on the keto diet or are simply looking for a new way to use your air-fryer than I’ve got just the recipe for you. Today we’re making crispy zucchini fries in our air-fryer in under 15 minutes!
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips (easy & Crispy!)
Zucchini fries are a delicious nutritious low-carb alternative to potato fries and are great for EVERYONE. They’re a godsend if you’re on a low carb or keto diet because a cup of zucchini is only 3g net carbs. That leaves plenty of room for enjoying zucchini fries guilt-free and in no time thanks to an air fryer.
To get perfectly crispy zucchini fries all around, be sure not to over-crowd your air fryer. Place as many zucchini fries as you can into the air-fryer without overlapping.
These breadcrumbs are delicious on their own with just a pinch of salt and pepper but if you’d like to make them extra special, we highly suggest spicing things up! Adding a teaspoonor two of your favorite spice blend (Italian, taco, ranch, Cajun) to the breading mixture will take these fries to the next level!
Air Fryer Zucchini Chips + More Healthy Air Fryer Recipes
These zucchini fries are delicious and quick in the air fryer but they can also be baked in the oven. To bake in the oven, simply place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes at 425F or until the zucchini fries are crispy and golden. Check out the full recipe for the oven baked version here!
These zucchini fries will go with just about any dipping sauce you have on hand or even ketchup or ranch. We served them with a creamy sriracha sauce. We’ve gathered our favorite dipping sauces that can be quickly whipped up in under 5 minutes while the fries are baking!
1/2avocado, 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek Yogurt, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, 1 clove garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of salt. Place in food processor and blend until smooth.
Crispy Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Chips {with Dip}
½ cup mayo, sour cream or Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1 teaspoon canned adobo sauce), 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, a pinch of salt. Whisk to combine.
Garlic Aioli: 1/4 cup mayo, 1 clove crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, a pinch of cayenne and salt. Whisk to combine.
Seasoning options: Make these zucchini fries your own by spicing them up with your favoriteseasoning mix. You can't go wrong with Italian seasoning but cajun seasoning, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend will take these zucchini fries to the next level!
Air Fryer 2 Ingredient Parmesan Zucchini Crisps
Breading options: To keep these zucchini fries low carb and keto, opt-infor almond flour and avoid breadcrumbs. If you are not doing keto, go ahead and replace the almond flour with panko bread crumbs. They are light and airy and will make the zucchini fries super crispy.
To make in oven: Follow the recipe as instructed and bake for 30 minutes in a 425F preheatedoven or until golden and crispy. Check out the oven baked version here.
Serving: 1 1/4th the recipe | Calories: 147 kcal | Carbohydrates: 6 g | Protein: 9 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 49 mg | Sodium: 224 mg | Potassium: 282 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 355 IU | Vitamin C: 17.6 mg | Calcium: 201 mg | Iron: 1.3 mgThis post may contain affiliate links which will not change your price but will share some commission. Please read my privacy policy.
Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries (extra Crispy!!!)
To those trying to avoid or work off the quarantine-15 or to those who just enjoy a good veggie—this Air Fryer Zucchini recipe is for you!
*a full list of ingredients and measurements for this recipe can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
2. Slice the zucchini. Trim the ends of the zucchini and slice in half lengthwise, then in half again to make spears.
Quick And Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Lightly spritz the zucchini spears with olive oil spray and evenly dust the seasoning mixture over the zucchini. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and place in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
PRO-TIP: make sure you leave room in the basket between each piece of zucchini so it cooks just right and gets a good crisp.
They have a great crunch; perfect when you want to snack but don’t want to find yourself at the bottom of a potato chip bag.
Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini
PRO-TIP: If you are looking for air fryer zucchini fries, you can make them the same way, just change the way you cut the zucchini!
Did you know once upon a time, zucchini was used in old medicine to treat things like colds, aches, and pains? Needless to say, none of that has any science baking.
Yes! If you don’t have an air fryer or would just prefer to make this recipe in the oven you can absolutely do that! Set the oven to 400 F and bake for 12-15 minutes.
Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe
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Calories: 23 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 125 mg | Potassium: 128 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Vitamin A: 187 IU | Vitamin C: 9 mg | Calcium: 42 mg | Iron: 1 mgWith freshly grated cheese, a handful of seasonings, and Panko breadcrumbs, these Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are crispy and healthy! Pair with ranch dip for a quick and easy snack, appetizer, or side dish!
Looking for more zucchini recipes? Check out our Zucchini Corn Fritters, Zucchini Bread, and Pizza Stuffed Zucchini for some other easy
