Description

These Healthy Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a delicious and guilt-free snack or side dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are coated in a flavorful almond flour and Parmesan mixture and air fried to perfection. Served with a creamy Greek yogurt dip, they are perfect for low-carb, keto-friendly, or gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

Scale

Fries

2 medium Zucchini, sliced into ½-inch sticks
1 large Egg (or a flax egg for vegan option)
1 cup Almond Flour (or coconut flour for nut-free option)
½ cup Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic)
1 teaspoon Paprika (or cayenne pepper for heat)
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Olive Oil Spray or avocado oil spray, to taste
Salt, to taste

Dip

1 cup Greek Yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free option)
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (or vinegar as a substitute)
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (or yellow mustard for milder flavor)
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Instructions

Prepare Zucchini: Wash and dry the zucchini thoroughly, then slice each into ½-inch thick sticks to create the fries.
Salt the Zucchini: Sprinkle the zucchini sticks with salt and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, helping achieve crispiness.
Prepare Egg Wash: In a bowl, beat the egg until well combined; for a vegan alternative, prepare a flax egg.
Mix Coating: In another bowl, combine almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, mixing evenly.
Coat Zucchini: Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten egg, then roll it thoroughly in the almond flour mixture to ensure even coating.
Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes, and lightly spray the basket with olive oil or avocado oil spray to prevent sticking.
Arrange Fries: Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil to promote browning.
Air Fry: Cook at 400°F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crisping on all sides.
Prepare Dip: While fries are cooking, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
Serve: Once the fries are golden and crispy, serve them hot alongside the prepared creamy yogurt dip for a delicious snack or side.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
Use coconut flour instead of almond flour if you need a nut-free alternative.
Adjust the paprika and cayenne pepper for desired spiciness.
Ensure single-layer placement in the air fryer basket for best crispiness.
Salt the zucchini before breading to reduce moisture and improve texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Zucchini fries, low carb snack, air fryer recipe, healthy fries, keto-friendly, gluten-free snack, vegetable fries