The Secret to These Crispy Zucchini Fries? Your Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 2 zucchini , 8 ounce
• salt as needed
• 1 large egg , beaten
• 0.5 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• nonstick cooking spray
• 0.5 cups marinara sauce for dipping , optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Place zucchini fries in a colander. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Place beaten egg in a shallow bowl. Stir bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together in a separate shallow bowl.

3. 3

   Dip each fry in beaten egg, then dip in breadcrumb mixture to coat. Place fries on a plate.

4. 4

   Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Place fries in the basket of the air fryer in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Lightly spray the tops with nonstick cooking spray.

6. 6

   Cook until browned to your taste, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining fries.