Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Crusted Zucchini Spears
Make crunchy, savory zucchini spears in your air fryer with a simple Parmesan coating for a quick snack or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray (oil-based)
Instructions
- Wash the zucchini and trim the ends. Cut each zucchini lengthwise into spears, about 1/2 inch thick. Pat the spears very dry with paper towels.
- Set up a standard breading station with three shallow dishes.
- In the first dish, place the flour. In the second dish, place the beaten eggs.
- In the third dish, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dredge each zucchini spear first in the flour, shaking off excess.
- Dip the floured spear into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
- Coat the spear thoroughly in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating adheres.
- Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange the coated zucchini spears in a single layer, ensuring they do not overlap. Work in batches if necessary.
- Spray the tops of the coated spears lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 380°F (195°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Drying the zucchini well before breading is key to achieving maximum crispiness.
- For an extra crunchy crust, you can chill the breaded spears for 15 minutes before air frying.
- Serve with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4 spears)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 75