Zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables. This humble courgette can be a a pizza topping, a starter, a curry and even a zucchini bread. Make zucchini fritters for breakfast or have zoodles with Bolognese. You can wrap it around asparagus and air fry it. Have it in a vegetable loaf. Make muffins out of it, make air fryer zucchini wedges or use it to make air fryer zucchini boats. The possibilities are endless. Another great recipe is air fryer breaded zucchini. Learn to make it here in easy steps.
Courgette is an easy vegetable to use too. Just cut the ends and the top. No need to peel. Cooks in very little time too. Also low carb and good in dietary fiber. Vegan zucchini chips coated with a breadcrumb mixture is a great addition to your snack menu.Serve it with your favorite sauces like ketchup or ranch dressing and vegan dips like eggless mayo for a teatime special.
Note: You can make your own vegan breadcrumbs with leftover bread.However, if you are using market based breadcrumbs, check the ingredients. Some contain milk and fish too.
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- parchment paper
- brush
- grater/ food processor
Ingredients for vegan breaded zucchini
- Oil, salt, spice (as per your choice)
- Plain flour
- Panko breadcrumbs
- plain flour in water (kept aside for 10 minutes)
- Zucchini sticks
refer to recipe card for details.
air fried zucchini chips | Air fryer breaded zucchini recipe
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini large Zucchini is approx 250gms
- 2 tablespoon plain flour for dusting
- ½ cup water
- 4-5 tablespoon plain flour mixed with water
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil to be mixed with breadcrumbs
- Salt as per taste
- Spice / black pepper as per your choice
- 1 tbsp. oil to spray/brush oil during cook
Instructions
- Roll zucchini sticks in plain flour.
- Mix the plain four with water,keep it aside.
- Dip the zucchini sticks in plain flour+water mix
- Optionally, place the zucchini stick on a wire rack to allow the excess liquid drop off.
- Add the spice and oil to the breadcrumbs and mix it evenly. Roll the zucchini sticks on the breadcrumb mix
- Place the breaded zucchini sticks in the airfryer with the help of tongs.
- In a preheated air fryer (190C/375F for 5 mins) , cook these at 190C/375F for 10 mins
- Spray oil, cook further for 2 minutes (total cook time of 12-13 minutes).
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney.
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How to make air fryer breaded zucchini recipe?
- Roll zucchini sticks in plain flour.
- Dip the zucchini sticks in plain flour+water mix
- Optionally, place the zucchini stick on a wire rack to allow the excess liquid drop off.
- Add the spice and oil to the breadcrumbs and mix it evenly.
- Place the zucchini sticks on the breadcrumb mix
- Place the breaded zucchini sticks with the help of tongs, in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
- Preheat the air fryer at 190 deg C/375 deg F for 5 mins. cook these at 190 deg C | 375 deg F for 10 mins
- Spray oil, cook further for 2 minutes (total cook time of 12-13 minutes).
- Serve crispy air fried zucchini slices hot with tomato ketchup or chutney, once they are golden brown.
Variations
You can use spices like onion powder, italian seasoning and red chili powder as per your taste buds. You can use cheesy nutritional yeast flakes to get cheesy flavor in a vegan recipe. For a gluten-free option use a gluten-free breadcrumbs along with gluten-free flour like chickpea flour.
Storage
- Store leftover fries in an airtight container. Air fry whenever you wish to eat.
FAQs
No you do not need to peel it.
Small to medium size.
Do not let them overlap. Make sure you cook them at a high temperature.
Great for digestion
Packed with folates and fiber
Full of vitamin A C and potassium.
It helps reduce risk of stroke and lowers cholesterol.
Helps reduce high blood pressure.
Conclusion: vegan zucchini fries recipe is an easy side dish with a crispy texture. Serve it with your favorite dipping sauce.
Laura E says
Finally got my kids (4 & 2 yr old) to eat zucchini, I’m thrilled !!! Thank you
bhavana bhatia says
Thank you so much for the feedback.