Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

4.70 from 10 votes

This easy-to-make recipe is a great way to put your summer zucchini to good use. They make a deliciously, healthy snack or side dish.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword baked zucchini fries, healthy zucchini fries, zucchini planks

Dietary Restrictions Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 347.81kcal

Preheat the air fryer to 400°. Spray the tray with vegetablespray.
Slice 4 medium zucchini into planks about 2-3" long and about ¼-½" in diameter.
In a shallow bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with a whisk until light and foamy.
In another shallow bowl, mix together ¾ cup finely ground cornmeal, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper until well blended.
Dip the zucchini spears one at a time into the egg white mixture to coat, then transfer spears to the cornmeal mixture and coat with cornmeal.
Spray the baking tray with vegetable spray and place on the zucchini fries on it. Spritz the fries with vegetable spray.
Bake for 9 minutes, then carefully roll the zucchini over and continue baking for an additional 9 minutes or until crisp and golden. Transfer zucchini to a serving platter and serve with ½ cup red pepper aioli or other sauce for dipping.

Preheat a regular oven to 425° F. and line a baking sheet with a wire oven rack. Spray the rack with vegetable spray (to prevent sticking) and arrange the zucchini fries in a single layer on the rack so they don't touch. Bake for 20-22 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Best enjoyed hot from the oven. If you have leftovers reheat them in a 350° oven for 8-10 minutes.