Description
Crispy Breaded Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks are an irresistible snack that brings garden-fresh flavor to your table. This easy recipe transforms simple zucchini into crunchy, golden sticks coated with savory parmesan and garlic. Perfect for dipping in marinara or ranch, these zucchini sticks are a delightful appetizer for any gathering or a healthy snack for movie night. In just 15 minutes of prep and a quick air fry, you’ll have a delicious treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium zucchini (8 to 12 ounces)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini into sticks about 2½ inches long and ½ inch wide.
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, beat the egg.
- In a third bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each zucchini stick in the flour mixture, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for about five minutes.
- Arrange the sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 zucchini sticks (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg