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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Creamy Ranch Dip

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A quick and easy recipe for crispy zucchini fries made in the air fryer, served with a homemade creamy ranch dip. Perfect as a light, crunchy snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium zucchini, sliced into 3-inch long sticks about ½ inch thick
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (about 60 grams)
  • 2 large eggs, beaten (room temperature)
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (about 100 grams)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil spray
  • For the Creamy Ranch Dip:
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried dill)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry 2 medium zucchini. Cut off the ends, then slice into 3-inch long sticks about ½ inch thick, keeping them uniform in size.
  2. Set up dredging stations: place ½ cup flour in the first bowl, beat 2 eggs in the second bowl, and combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third bowl.
  3. Dip each zucchini stick first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, letting the extra drip off, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks well. Place breaded fries on a parchment-lined tray.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 3 minutes.
  5. Place zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, not overcrowding. Lightly spray with olive oil.
  6. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip gently using tongs and spray again. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until golden and crispy. Watch closely from minute 12 to avoid burning.
  7. While fries cook, mix ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup sour cream, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp chives, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp onion powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  8. Serve fries immediately hot and crispy with the creamy ranch dip.

Notes

Dry zucchini thoroughly before breading to prevent sogginess. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket for best crispiness. Spray olive oil before and after flipping the fries. Fries are best eaten immediately but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven for up to an hour. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat best in the air fryer.

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