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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Horseradish Sauce.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

lynn
Discover our easy and delicious Air Fryer Zucchini Fries recipe! Enjoy a healthier, crispy snack packed with flavor in just minutes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Course Vegetable + Salad Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • FOR ZUCCHINI FRIES
  • 1 pound fresh zucchini
  • 1 cup of bread crumbs - see note 1
  • 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning if not using already seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour - see note 2
  • Salt
  • Oil to spray the air fryer pan Canola or Olive Oil work fine, no need for Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • FOR HORSERADISH SAUCE
  • 1 cup of sour cream reduced fat or whole milk
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup of prepared horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

For Zucchini Fries

  • Cut the zucchini into similarly sized spears.
  • Lay several sheets of paper towel on the counter and lay the zucchini spears on the paper towels.
  • Sprinkle approximately 1 tablespoon of salt over the cut side of the zucchini and let sit for 20-30 minutes. This will draw some of the moisture out of the zucchini.
  • In the meantime, combine the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a small food processor bowl and process until the mix is approximately the size of large grains of sand. If you already have fine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese, you can skip the processing of these ingredients but still combine the three ingredients.
  • Whip eggs.
  • Place 3 plates on the counter and add 1/3 of the breadcrumb mixture to one plate, all of the flour to one plate, and the whipped eggs to the third plate.
  • Using a dry paper towel, dab all the zucchini spears to dry them.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200° C).
  • Working in batches, dip several zucchini slices in the flour, then the egg, and finally, the breadcrumbs. The breadcrumbs will get gummy after a few rounds, so add some of the reserved, dry breadcrumbs to the plate as needed.
  • Place the coated zucchini spears on your air fryer basket or sheet which has been sprayed with oil. Space them apart to ensure airflow between the zucchini fries.
  • Repeat steps 7-9 until all zucchini spears have been coated.
  • Bake in the preheated air fryer for 8-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve them warm with the Horseradish Sauce or your preferred sauce.

For Horseradish Sauce

  • Mix sour cream, lemon juice and horseradish.
  • Taste and adjust horseradish, salt, and pepper to your liking.

Notes

The process in a Conventional Oven will be very similar, but you might not achieve the exact same level of crispiness as with an air fryer. Here's how you can do it:
  1. Preheat your oven: Set it to a relatively high temperature, such as 425°F (220°C), to help achieve a crispy texture outside the fries.
  2. Prepare the zucchini fries: Follow the same process as in the air fryer recipe - cut the zucchini into fries, draw the moisture out, then coat in flour, dip in egg, and roll in breadcrumb and seasoning mixture.
  3. Arrange on a baking sheet: Spread the prepared zucchini fries out in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place them on a wire rack on the baking sheet for best results to allow heat to circulate around the fries more effectively.
  4. Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy. You may need to flip them halfway through to ensure they crisp up evenly.
  5. Serve: Just like the air fryer version, serve these oven-baked zucchini fries warm with your choice of dipping sauce.
Remember, oven times and temperatures can vary, so keep an eye on the fries to ensure they don't burn.
A Convection Oven works similarly to an air fryer, circulating hot air to cook food quickly and evenly. Here's how you can use a convection oven to make zucchini fries:
  1. Preheat the Convection Oven: Preheat your convection oven to 400°F (200°C). Convection ovens are usually more efficient at distributing heat, so you can typically set the temperature about 25 degrees lower than a conventional oven.
  2. Prepare the Zucchini Fries: Cut the zucchini into fries, draw out the moisture, then dip each piece into flour, beaten eggs, and finally into a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Arrange the Zucchini Fries: Spread the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on a baking tray. You don't need to leave as much space between the fries as you do with a regular oven because a convection oven circulates hot air for more even cooking.
  4. Bake the Zucchini Fries in the preheated convection oven for : Bake in the preheated convection oven for about 10-15 minutes. Check them regularly, as cooking times can vary between different ovens.
  5. Flip and Continue Cooking: Once the bottom side is golden brown, flip each of the zucchini fries and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the other side is also golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve: Once the zucchini fries have reached your desired level of crispiness, remove them from the oven. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before serving them with your preferred dipping sauce.
Always watch your food when using a convection oven for the first time, as it can cook food more quickly than a traditional oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 13gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 608mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
Keyword air fryer, fries, zucchini
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