Description
Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Slices coated with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium to large zucchini
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch rounds.
- Place flour in one bowl.
- Whisk eggs in a second bowl.
- Mix panko, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings in a third bowl.
- Dip zucchini in flour and shake off excess.
- Coat zucchini in egg mixture.
- Press zucchini into breadcrumb mixture until coated.
- Arrange coated slices on a tray.
- Place slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Spray both sides lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook at 375°F for 6 minutes.
- Flip slices and cook for 5 additional minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Serve with ranch dressing, marinara sauce, or garlic aioli.
- Parmesan cheese may be omitted if desired.
- Cook in batches for best crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 138
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 549
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 17
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 60