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Vegan Zucchini Fries with dip.
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5 from 2 votes

Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries - Easy and Vegan

Yummy snack to make with seasonal zucchini or courgettes! Easy to make in the air fryer or oven!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Louise-Claire Cayzer

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 500 g zucchini cut into long batons
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil in a spray bottle

For the Corn Starch Slurry

  • 3 tablespoon corn starch
  • 125 ml water
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce OPTIONAL

For the Panko Crust

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 65 g panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon oregano or parsley
  • ½ teaspoon mild chilli powder or chili flakes
  • 3 teaspoon nutritional yeast add more if you like it cheesier!
  • salt & pepper-to taste
Metric - American

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together the potato or corn starch, water and hot sauce if using to form a slurry. You might need to add more water as you go
    3 tbsp corn starch, 1 tsp hot sauce , 125 ml water
  • In another bowl, add all the panko coating ingredients.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 65 g panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp mild chilli powder, 3 tsp nutritional yeast, salt & pepper-to taste
  • Mix the panko crumbs and seasonings with olive oil. Scrunch well with your fingers to coat the panko in the oil. This creates the lovely golden colour.
  • Pre-heat your air fryer to 180c/ 356F and put 15 minutes on the timer.
  • Cut up your zucchini / courgette into fry shaped batons.
    500 g zucchini
  • Dip the zucchini batons into the corn starch mixture
  • Coat the batons in the flavoured breadcrumbs.
  • Lay out the zucchini fries in a single layer into your air fryer basket and spritz with a little extra oil.
    1 tsp vegetable oil
  • Pop into the air fryer and cook for 12-14 minutes. Check, on them then if needed, cook for up to 12-15 minutes. The zucchini fries are done when the coating is golden and turning slightly brown and tender soft inside.
  • You can serve with a vegan alioli, a salad and lovely fresh Sauv Blanc.

Notes

Make this recipe gluten free by using gluten free breadcrumbs, or ground almonds or other nuts. 
Serve with Alioli! 

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 334IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg