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
- Panko bread crumbs
- plain flour in water (kept aside for 10 minutes)
- Zucchini sticks
Instructions
- 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.
- In a preheated air fryer (190C/375F for 10 mins) , cook these at 190C/375F 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.
Storage
- Store it in air tight box. Air fry whenever you wish to eat.
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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air fried zucchini chips | Air fryer breaded zucchini recipe
Want an easy starter? Air fryer breaded zucchini is here to stay. Learn to make courgette in air fryer easy steps.
Equipment
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 bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon 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 10 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.
Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation
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.