These zucchini fries are the perfect low carb side dish or appetizer. Cheesy and flavorful with freshly grated Parmesan cheese with an Italian spice blend. Here is a great gluten-free option with no bread crumbs for this recipe. A sure hit with your family.
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini about 2 large
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- Avocado oil for cooking
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut it in half crosswise and then in half lengthwise. Cut each piece into 4 sticks. (If there are large seeds, you can trim them off.)
- In a shallow dish, stir together the almond flour, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip the zucchini in the eggs, and then coat with the breading. Use your hands to press the breading into the zucchini.
Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F.
- Spray the zucchini with oil.
- Cooking in batches, arrange the zucchini in a single layer in your air fryer. If desired, you can use air fryer liners.
- Cook for 12 to 16 minutes, until golden brown.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the zucchini in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Spray with oil.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350° F. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp.