Crispy Zucchini Air Fryer (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Zucchini Fries
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2 medium zucchinis
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45 grams plain flour
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1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, taste and adjust
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper, as much as you like
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2 large eggs
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60 grams regular breadcrumbs
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60 grams panko crumbs
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30 grams Parmesan, finely grated
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Spray cooking oil, for coating
→ Garlic Aioli
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1.5 tablespoons fresh lemon or lime juice
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0.5 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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160 grams mayo
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Kosher salt, add as needed
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Black pepper, add as needed
# Steps to Follow:
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Cut zucchinis into long sticks about 8 cm by 1.25 cm. Put them aside for now.
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Start by whisking your flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Get a second bowl and beat the eggs in it. In your last bowl, mix both kinds of crumbs with that grated Parmesan.
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Coat each zucchini stick in the flour mix. Knock off extra. Dunk them into the eggs, let extra liquid drip away, then toss them in the Parmesan-breadcrumbs until they're well covered. Place them on a plate after.
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Give the air fryer basket a good spray of oil and set it to heat up at 200°C.
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Line up breaded zucchinis in the basket but leave some space. Spray the tops with oil. Fry them in the air fryer for about 8 to 10 minutes. Flip once, wait for a golden color and crispy touch. If you like, sprinkle on extra salt when hot.
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While your fries are cooking, mix together the minced garlic, citrus juice, and Dijon in a small bowl. Let it hang out for 10 to 15 minutes. Whisk in the mayo so it's creamy, then add salt and pepper to taste.
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Put your crispy fries on a plate and set out the garlic aioli as a dip.
# Additional Tips:
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For the best crunch, really pat your zucchini dry with paper towels before you dredge them.
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Fry them in one even layer. Work in a few rounds so each fry gets evenly browned.
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Got leftovers? Pop them in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 days tops. When you're ready to eat, air fry them again at 175°C for a few minutes to make them crispy again.
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Freezing? Let the fries chill on a tray in one layer until solid, then toss them all in a freezer bag. They'll keep fine for up to 2 months.