Zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables. This humble courgette can be a a pizza topping, a starter, a curry and even a 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 veggie too. Just cut the ends and the top. No need to peel. Cooks in very little time too 🙂
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Benefits of zucchini
- 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.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- parchment paper
- brush
- grater/ food processor
Ingredients for breaded zucchini
- Oil,salt,spice (as per your choice)
- Plain flour
- Bread crumbs
- Flax seed meal in water (kept aside for 10 minutes)
- Zucchini sticks
Instructions
- Roll zucchini sticks in plain flour.
- Dip the zucchini sticks in flaxmeal+water mix
- Roll the zucchini sticks in bread crumbs.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the sticks with the help of tongs.
- Layer the zucchini slices evenly without overlapping. Spray oil on top of sticks
- In a preheated air fryer (190C/375F for 10 mins) , cook these at 190C/375F for 6-7
- Spray oil, continue cooking after removing the parchment paper at 190 C | 375 F, for 7-8 mins.(total cook time of 14-15 minutes.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney.
Variations
Substitutions
Storage
- Store it in air tight box. Air fry whenever you wish to eat.
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Air fryer breaded zucchini
Want an easy starter? Air fryer breaded zucchini is here to stay. Learn to make it in easy steps.
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 large zucchini
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 1 tablespoon flax seed meal mixed with water
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Salt as per taste
- Spice / black pepper as per your choice
Instructions
- Roll zucchini sticks in plain flour.
- Dip the zucchini sticks in flaxmeal+water mix
- Roll the zucchini sticks in bread crumbs.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the sticks with the help of tongs.
- Layer the zucchini slices evenly without overlapping
- Layer the zucchini slices evenly without overlapping. Spray oil on top of sticks
- Continue cooking after removing the parchment paper at 190 C | 375 F, for 7-8 mins.(total cook time of 14-15 minutes.
- Spray oil, continue cooking after removing the parchment paper at 190 C | 375 F, for 7-8 mins.(total cook time of 14-15 minutes.
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or chutney.
FAQs
Should zucchini be peeled before baking?
No you do not need to peel it.
What size zucchini is best for baking?
Small to medium size.
How do you cook squash without it getting mushy?
Do not let them overlap. Make sure you cook them at a high temperature.
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