Air fryer zucchini fries

Air fryer zucchini fries

from weightwatchers.com
30 min

Ingredients

  • 12 oz Uncooked zucchini (about 1 large or 2 small)
  • 1 large egg(s) Egg(s)
  • 0.25 cup(s) Dried plain breadcrumbs
  • 0.25 cup(s) Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch(es) Kosher salt
  • 4 spray(s) Cooking spray
  • 0.25 cup(s) Jarred fat-free marinara sauce warmed

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut zucchini crosswise into 3-inch-long chunks. Cut each chunk lengthwise into ½-inch-thick slices, then cut each lengthwise into ½-inch strips to form 3 x ½-inch batons.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add zucchini and toss gently to coat. In a shallow dish or large zip-top bag, combine breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic powder, pepper, and salt. Remove zucchini from egg, allowing excess to drip off, and toss in breadcrumb mixture to coat.

  3. 3

    Preheat air fryer, if necessary, to 400°F. Coat air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange a single layer of zucchini batons in basket, leaving a little space between each. Coat zucchini batons with nonstick spray. Air-fry at 400°F until browned and crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from air fryer and keep warm. Repeat process, in batches if necessary, with remaining zucchini. Serve with marinara sauce.

  4. 4

    Serving size: about ⅔ cup zucchini and 1 tbsp marinara