Fried Zucchini in an Air Fryer

📝 Ingredients

• 3-4 large zucchini
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup Italian seasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• oil spritzer or cooking spray

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Thoroughly clean zucchini. Slice off rounded ends. Slice zucchini through the middle lengthwise into two equal halves.
2. 2Lay zucchini on the cutting board, flat side down, slicing into 1/3-1/2 inch slices. Next, cut long strips into 3-4-inch sticks or "fries." (Keep them uniform in length, this can vary slightly depending on the length of the zucchini). Use paper towels to pat dry removing any excess moisture.
3. 3Assemble 3 Shallow Bowls: 1st Bowl - Whisk together flour, seasoned salt, granulated garlic, onion powder and black pepper.2nd Bowl - Beat together milk and egg. 3rd Bowl - Whisk together breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese.
4. 4Dip each zucchini stick into flour mixture, milk and egg wash and breadcrumb mixture. Have nearby a sheet pan lined with wax paper, placing the coated zucchini on the pan.
5. 5Spray the basket of the air fryer with an oil mister or liberally with cooking spray. Arrange zucchini in the basket in a single layer leaving space between for air to circulate. Spray liberally with an oil mister or cooking spray.
6. 6Cook zucchini fries in batches at 400℉ for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, and spraying with additional oil or cooking spray. Fry until crispy and golden brown. Keep warm on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper in a 200°F oven repeating the process until all of the zucchini is fried. (Don't stack)
7. 7Serve immediately with ketchup, ranch dressing, pizza sauce, marinara sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
8. 8Oven Instructions: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Spray a sheet pan fitted with an oven safe rack liberally with cooking spray. Prepare the zucchini per the recipe. Arrange side by side on the rack. Spray the zucchini with cooking spray or drizzle with melted butter. Place into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes OR until golden and crispy. Allow to cool on the rack for a 2-3 minutes then carefully remove to a serving platter and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.