Description
Crispy and flavorful, these Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Sticks are a delicious and healthy snack or side dish. Perfectly seasoned and coated in Parmesan cheese, they make a great alternative to traditional fried zucchini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis, cut into sticks
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Coat the zucchini stick in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat with all zucchini sticks.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place the coated zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add crushed red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Make sure to not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- You can also use panko breadcrumbs for an extra crispy texture.
Keywords: Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini Sticks, zucchini sticks, healthy snack, air fryer recipes, vegetarian recipes