Air Fryer Zucchini Low Cal (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Zucchini Fries
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A couple fresh zucchinis (2 or 3)
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Salt, as much as you like
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Black pepper to your taste
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1–2 tablespoons of olive oil or a spritz of nonstick spray
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Optional: 2 tablespoons Parmesan, grated extra fine
→ Coating Options (pick one)
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Herby: dried rosemary or thyme
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Spicy: salt, paprika, chili powder
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Garlic Parmesan: breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and Parmesan
# Steps to Follow:
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Grab the fries when they're done and dunk them in your favorite dip while they're still hot.
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Pop zucchini in your air fryer basket as a single layer. Cook 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F, giving the basket a shake about halfway. They're ready when golden and crisp.
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Coat the fries with oil (or give a spray), toss in your spices and pepper, then toss in any optional blends you like.
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Sprinkle plenty of salt over your cut zucchini and let it sit for 10–15 minutes. Dab everything dry with paper towels when time's up to soak up extra liquid.
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Scrub then dry the zucchinis, and chop into long sticks for fries or slice them into circles for chips.
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Crank up your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and let it run 3–5 minutes to warm up.
# Additional Tips:
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Wipe all the salted zucchini slices fully dry—this makes them crisp up better.
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Don’t crowd your air fryer basket. Get things nice and brown by cooking in a few rounds if you need to.
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Warm up leftovers in the air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 2–3 minutes to make them crisp again.