Cheesecake Factory’s Air Fryer Fried Zucchini
Description
Air Fryer Breaded Zucchini -- Are you looking for something crispy, crunchy, and oh-so-delicious? Then air fryer breaded zucchini is the perfect snack to satisfy those cravings! This dish comes together easily in just a few steps and packs plenty of flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus 3 tablespoons for coating
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F for 3-5 minutes. Preheating ensures that the zucchini cooks evenly and gets a crispy texture. Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut them into evenly sized sticks or rounds. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ to ½ inch slices for even cooking.
- Pour flour (3 tbsp) into a plastic bag and put zucchini there. Tie the ends of the bag and shake gently a few times.
- Each piece of zucchini will be evenly coated with flour. Beat an egg into another bowl. Add flour, milk, salt, and also paprika, and mix everything thoroughly with a whisk. If you see that the batter is too liquid, add more flour; if too thick, pour in a little milk.
- Roll the floured zucchini circles in the thick dough on both sides. In another bowl, pour breadcrumbs and roll each circle of zucchini in breadcrumbs so they are completely covered.
- Place the zucchini pieces in the air fryer basket, set the air fryer temperature to 360 degrees F, and set the cooking time for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway during the cooking process.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Equipment
- Parchment Paper, optional
- Cooking Spray, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 453mgPotassium: 642mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 596IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg