Tender, Healthy, Scrumptious.

I’ll be honest, I was not bit fully convinced about those zucchini craze recipes like zoodles, zucchini rice, and zucchini pasta. And yet, here I am making my own original zucchini fries recipe. My major gripes of most zucchini recipes are with long prep times and a lack of crispy maillardian goodness. Enter the air fryer to fix all that and bring out the best in these little green sticks. You’re probably wondering, how could you possibly achieve all that deliciousness without beef fat, a fryer, and a cardiologist on standby. Well, you’re just going to have to trust me on this one.

Before we dialed it in, our first couple of dinners with home zucchini fries were a bit sad. The green sticks were limp and lacking in flavor, a bit like wet noodles that have sat out for too long. But that didn’t last long. We did a bit of noggin work, made a couple of precise tweaks, and now we’re experts in making Air Fryer zucchini fries that are delicious enough to make you want to inhale all the food on your plate immediately.

So, without forcing you to suffer through another word, here are the secrets to making absolute zingers of Air Fryer zucchini fries.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Recipe Highlights:

• Quick and easy: From prep to plate in under 15 minutes!
• Healthy alternative: A nutritious and delicious way to indulge in fries guilt-free.
• Minimal ingredients: All you need is zucchini, steak seasoning, and a dash of neutral oil.
• Fun Toppings: Feel free to mix up the seasoning or add sauces on top.

Step 1: Prepping the Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

First, take out three to four Zucchini. I’ve found that half a meal is about 2 Zucchini. Give each Zucchini a quick wash in the sink to remove any dirt. Next, you’ll want to cut off the stem of the zucchini and cut them in half. Both small and large size zucchini work well for this recipe.

Step 2: Slicing the Zucchini Fries

Now it’s time to turn your zucchini into fries! To achieve the perfect fry shape, use a 1/2″ fry cutter to chop the zucchini into evenly-sized pieces. This will not only ensure that your zucchini fries cook evenly in the air fryer but also give them that familiar, appetizing appearance.

Step 3: Seasoning and Oiling the Zucchini Fries

Once you’ve sliced your zucchini into perfect little fries, toss them into the air fryer basket. Then, sprinkle two dashes of steak seasoning over the zucchini fries. Using a bottle with an oil spout, give the fries a light dash of neutral oil. The steak seasoning adds a burst of flavor, while the oil helps the zucchini fries crisp up beautifully in the air fryer. After adding the seasoning and oil, shake or toss the basket twice to ensure that the zucchini fries are evenly coated in both.

Step 4: Air Frying the Zucchini Fries

Now that your zucchini fries are seasoned and oiled, it’s time to let the air fryer work its magic. Set your air fryer to cook the zucchini fries for 9 minutes. There’s no need to worry about preheating the air fryer – just set the timer, and you’re good to go!

Step 5: Plating and Enjoying Your Zucchini Fries

When the air fryer timer goes off, your zucchini fries are ready to be devoured! Carefully dump the fries onto a plate, and get ready to savor the crispy, golden-brown deliciousness. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce(try our very own BBQ sauce recipe) or enjoy them as is – either way, these zucchini fries are sure to be a hit!

These zucchini fries are also incredibly versatile – you can experiment with different seasoning blends or dipping sauces to suit your taste buds. Whether you serve them as an appetizer at your next gathering, pair them with a juicy burger, or simply enjoy them as a guilt-free snack, Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are sure to become a staple in your cooking repertoire.

Step 6: Quick and Easy Cleanup

While the air fryer basket is still hot, clean it using our “no wet hands” method, which only takes 30 seconds. This method is perfect for those who don’t want the hassle of hand washing dishes. Follow the steps outlined in our previous blog post on air fryer cleaning techniques, and you’ll have a spotless basket in no time. You can even clean two baskets at once by using one in each hand.

To start, while the basket is still hot, give one squirt of soap into the dirty basket.

Next, fill the basket with a small amount of water.

Then, swirl/jiggle/slosh the water in the basket until it foams.

After than, pour out the soap foam and briefly rinse the basket in the basket.

Finally, insert the basket back into the air fryer. No need to dry the basket with a towel – residual heat in the air fryer will do the trick!