These air fryer zucchini fries are a great option for those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional french fries. Lightly breaded, and perfectly seasoned, air fried zucchini sticks offer a healthier twist on a classic fried appetizer. Plus, they’re simple to prepare and cook in just minutes in your air fryer!
Trim the tops and bottoms off the zucchini, cut in half, then cut each half length-ways into four sticks [Note1].
Mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, sea salt, and black pepper in a shallow bowl, beat the egg in another bowl.
Preheat air fryer to 400°F/ 200°C degrees.
Working 1 piece at a time, evenly dip the zucchini in the egg mixture and then into the breadcrumb mixture to coat them evenly.
When complete, place the breaded zucchini sticks on a plate until you are ready to cook.
Place the zucchini fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Ensure they are not touching [Note 2]
Air fry zucchini sticks for 7-10 minutes until they are golden and crispy. Flip the zucchini fries over halfway through the cooking time if required for your air fryer [Note 3].
Notes
If you have a very large zucchini cut each quarter in half again.
You may need to air fry the zucchini sticks in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.