Air-Fryer Zucchini Fries

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Air-Fryer Zucchini Fries


INGREDIENTS

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1 zucchini (8 ounces), quartered lengthwise

¾ cup panko bread crumbs

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (½ cup)

1 large egg

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon dried oregano

Salt and pepper


INSTRUCTIONS

SERVES 2 TO 4

This recipe works best with a single medium zucchini, but larger or smaller zucchini can be used; simply cut the zucchini into 1/2 by 4‑inch sticks (after removing the seeds).



Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes



1. Using vegetable peeler, shave seeds from inner portion of each zucchini quarter. Halve each quarter lengthwise, then cut in half crosswise. (You should have 16 pieces.)



2. Toss panko with oil in bowl until evenly coated. Microwave, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to shallow dish, let cool slightly, then stir in Parmesan. Whisk egg, flour, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in second shallow dish. Working with several pieces of zucchini at a time, dredge in egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then coat with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere; transfer to large plate.



3. Lightly spray base of air-fryer basket with vegetable oil spray. Arrange half of zucchini pieces in prepared basket, spaced evenly apart. Arrange remaining zucchini pieces on top, perpendicular to first layer. Place basket in air fryer and set temperature to 400 degrees. Cook until zucchini is tender and crisp, 10 to 12 minutes, gently shaking basket to loosen pieces halfway through cooking.



4. Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, lemon zest and juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper together in small bowl. Transfer zucchini to serving platter and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with yogurt sauce.


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Bunch more here. I think I may start saving to buy one of these machines. Beets frying in oil which I rarely do.

[Clipper]

Sounds good. I love deep fried zucchini slices so I am sure I will love this recipe. Learned today from a friend that when a person breads something and dredges it in panko or regular bread crumbs it is a good idea to put it in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour. That allows the coating to set and adhere to the item being cooked. It is then recommended that the item be lightly misted with olive oil before cooking. I bought an olive oil mister yesterday at Bed Bath and Beyond for 9 bucks. They say not to use cooking sprays such as Pam in an aerosol because they contain soy lecithin which forms a goop on the baskets or grates.

[kit]

So, Clipper... now that you've had the Air-Fryer for a while, how do you like it?

[Clipper]

We love it and use it as often as possible. It is quicker than the conventional oven, easy to clean, and very convenient for quick meals. So far we have made home cut French fries, frozen store bought FF, home battered fish filets, home battered chicken tenders, kielbasa and veggie skewers, rotisserie game hens, frozen hash brown portions for breakfast, turkey bacon, roasted brussels sprouts drizzled with olive oil and garlic powder, and frozen onion rings. Last night we had spaghetti and she cooked meatballs and sausage in the air fryer before tossing it in the sauce. It seems quite handy and fun at this point in time, and it is fun experimenting with different foods. There are lots of recipes online on air fryer cooking blogs and webpages. I bought an olive oil mister from Bed Bath and Beyond, and spritzing lightly helps foods to brown and crisp.