These crispy air fryer zucchini fries are the perfect side dish or snack when you’re craving something crunchy but want a nutrient-dense alternative to traditional French fries.
Pair them with my homemade garlic aioli or your favourite dip, and you’ve got a new family favorite.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Healthy. Crispy fries made with zucchini, almond flour, nutritional yeast and less oil than deep-frying.
- Quick. Ready in 20 minutes.
- Made without gluten or dairy. You can modify this recipe to be both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients & Substitutions
What you’ll need
Zucchini fries:
- Fresh zucchini: Slice zucchini into zucchini sticks (about ½-inch thick).
- Olive oil spray: Lightly coat the zucchini strips to help the breadcrumb mixture stick. For best results (aka to make extra crispy zucchini fries), spray the fries again before you put them in the air fryer.
- Almond flour: A gluten-free alternative to plain breadcrumbs or panko bread crumbs.
- Nutritional yeast or parmesan cheese: Adds a savory cheesy flavor.
- Garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt: For seasoning.
Garlic yogurt aioli:
- Plain Greek yogurt: Can also use non-dairy yogurt.
- Mayonnaise: Can you vegan mayo if needed.
- Garlic powder and Lemon juice: Add for flavor.
Keep scrolling for the full recipe card with ingredient amounts and detailed instructions!
Equipment Needed
- Air fryer
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Small bowl for mixing the coating ingredients
- Medium bowl for coating the zucchini
Dietary Variations
- Gluten-Free Option: This air fryer recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free: Skip the parmesan cheese and use non-dairy yogurt in the aioli.
- Vegan: If you omit the parmesan, use non-dairy yogurt and vegan mayonnaise, they will also be vegan, since there is no egg wash in this recipe.
How to Make Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
Step 1: Prepare the zucchini
Step 2: Mix the coating
Step 3: Coat the zucchini
Step 4: Air fry
Step 5: Make the garlic aioli
Step 6: Serve
Lower Effort Tips
- Use a store-bought dip. You can sub this garlic yogurt aioli for your favorite bottled ranch dressing, garlic aioli, blue cheese dip, or marinara sauce.
- Use parchment paper. Lining your air fryer basket with parchment paper keeps cleanup simple and helps prevent sticking, especially if you’re cooking multiple batches.
- Batch prep. You can double the recipe and refrigerate half of the zucchini strips (uncooked) in an airtight container. They’ll be ready to toss in the air fryer for a quick snack later.
Storage & Reheating Tips
These fries disappear fast, but on the off chance you have a few left, here’s what to do:
- Refrigerate: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: In the microwave or in your air fryer for a few minutes.
- Freeze: Not recommended. Zucchini can become soggy once thawed.
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Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Garlic Yogurt Aioli
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Spoon for mixing
- Small bowl for mixing the coating ingredients
- Medium bowl for coating the zucchini
Ingredients
Zucchini fries
- 2 Medium zucchini
- Olive oil cooking spray
- ½ cup Almond flour
- 1 tbsp Nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- ¼ tsp Salt
Garlic yogurt aioli
- 1/4 cup Plain Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Slice 2 zucchini into fry-shaped sticks (about ½-inch thick). Place in a medium bowl and lightly spray with oil.
- In a small bowl, mix ½ cup almond flour, 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ black pepper, ¼ tsp salt.
- Pour coating directly into the bowl with the zucchini. Toss until the fries are lightly coated.
- Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with oil to prevent sticking.
- Place the zucchini fries in the basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to do two batches.
- Spray lightly with oil (optional, but makes them crispier). Cook at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, stir together ¼ cup yogurt, ¼ cup mayonnaise, ¼ tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp lemon juice, if using.
- Dip zucchini fries in garlic aioli or other favorite sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Reheat: In the microwave or in your air fryer for a few minutes. Freeze: Not recommended. Zucchini can become soggy once thawed.
