Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of Air Fryer Zucchini, a quick and healthy snack perfect for busy weeknights or as a party appetizer. This gluten-free recipe transforms fresh zucchini into crispy bites using minimal oil, resulting in a nutritious treat that satisfies your cravings without the guilt. With just a handful of ingredients and under 15 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a flavorful dish that not only tastes great but also packs a nutritional punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis (about 300g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs (100g)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25g)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the zucchinis. Cut into half-inch rounds or sticks.
- In a large bowl, drizzle olive oil over zucchini pieces and toss to coat.
- In another bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge each zucchini piece in this mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- Place zucchini in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket halfway through.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg