Name: Healthy Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium Zucchini (sliced into ½-inch sticks); 1 large Egg (or a flax egg for vegan option); 1 cup Almond Flour (or coconut flour for nut-free); ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan); 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (or fresh minced garlic); 1 teaspoon Paprika (or cayenne pepper for heat); ½ teaspoon Black Pepper; to taste Olive Oil Spray (or avocado oil spray); 1 cup Greek Yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free); 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (or vinegar as substitute); 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (or yellow mustard for milder flavor); to taste Salt and Pepper (adjust as necessary)

Introduction

These Healthy Low Carb Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a delicious and guilt-free snack that everyone will love. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they’re perfect for satisfying your cravings without the extra carbs. Plus, they come with a creamy dipping sauce that complements the flavors beautifully.

The image shows a white plate with a gold rim filled with golden brown, crispy zucchini sticks. There are about ten to twelve sticks arranged in a slightly messy stack, each stick coated in a crunchy breadcrumb and herb mixture with green flecks of parsley on top. The zucchini sticks have a mix of browned and lightly toasted textures, showing both soft green skin on the sides and golden crust on the top. On the right side of the plate, there is a small white bowl with creamy white dipping sauce, sprinkled with finely chopped green herbs. The plate sits on a white marbled texture background with some scattered parsley leaves around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini (sliced into ½-inch sticks)

1 large egg (or a flax egg for vegan option)

1 cup almond flour (or coconut flour for nut-free)

½ cup Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)

1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)

1 teaspoon paprika (or cayenne pepper for heat)

½ teaspoon black pepper

Olive oil spray (or avocado oil spray), to taste

1 cup Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)

1 tablespoon lemon juice (or vinegar as substitute)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard for milder flavor)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice them into ½-inch thick sticks. Sprinkle the slices with salt and let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.

Step 2: Beat the egg in a bowl until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.

Step 3: Dip each zucchini stick into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with the almond flour mixture.

Step 4: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes and lightly spray the basket with olive oil.

Step 5: Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil.

Step 6: Cook the fries at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping them halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.

Step 7: While the fries cook, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the creamy dipping sauce.

Step 8: Serve the zucchini fries hot alongside the dip and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For extra crispiness, pat zucchini sticks dry with paper towels before coating to remove moisture.

Try adding smoked paprika or chili powder for a different flavor profile.

Use gluten-free almond or coconut flour if needed for dietary restrictions.

Substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast to keep the recipe vegan.

FAQs

Can I bake these zucchini fries instead of air frying?

Yes, you can bake them in the oven at 425°F (220°C) for about 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even cooking.

How do I make a vegan version of this recipe?

Use a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) instead of the egg, substitute nutritional yeast for Parmesan, and use dairy-free yogurt for the dip.