Air Fryer Curly Zucchini Fries

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

These zucchini curly fries with cheesy panko crumbs are a great substitute for regular French fries especially when cooked in the air fryer.

Ingredients

1 large zucchini, ends trimmed
1 egg
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Cut zucchini into two or three 3-inch pieces, then spiralize each piece.
2 Whip egg in a shallow bowl until foamy. Carefully pour melted butter into egg and whip until blended.
3 Combine flour, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in a second shallow bowl. Stir together panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
4 Dredge zucchini spirals in seasoned flour mixture, shaking off excess flour. Dip spirals in egg wash, allowing excess wash to drip off, and then dredge spirals in Parmesan-bread crumbs. Place on a clean sheet pan.
5 Set air fryer temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Set timer for 12 minutes. Transfer breaded zucchini fries into the air fryer basket in batches without crowding. Cook until crispy, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.