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Breaded zucchini sticks on a plate with a dish of ranch dip.

Air Fryer Breaded Zucchini Sticks

Course: Air Fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Deanna
These zucchini sticks are a great option for your next appetizer platter. Coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and air fried, they are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Serve with your favourite dip and enjoy.
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Ingredients

  • 2 Medium zucchini approximately 1.5 inches diameter
  • Cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • Cup fine breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or coarse sea salt
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Cut the ends off the zucchini and discard. Then cut each zucchini in half crosswise.
  • Cut each zucchini piece in half lengthwise, then cut each of those halves lengthwise again. You will end up with 8 sticks per zucchini.
  • In a shallow bowl or plate mix the panko breadcrumbs, fine breadcrumbs, garlic powder, parsley and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • In a third shallow bowl or plate mix the flour and cornstarch.
  • Dip each zucchini stick in the flour mixture, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs making sure it is well coated.
  • Place the zucchini sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket and lightly spray with olive oil spray.
  • Place the basket in the air fryer, set the temperature to 380°F and cook for 10-12 minutes until the zuccini is crispy, golden and tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Serve with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy.

Notes

If you are using large zucchini you will want to cut it into sticks no more than ¾ inch thick.
Gluten free flour and breadcrumbs can be used with no issues.
If using table salt or fine sea salt redue amount to ¼ teaspoon.
Replace the garlic powder and parsley with any spice blend you like such as ranch or italian.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Sticks | Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 361mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g