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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Creamy Ranch Dip

These air fryer zucchini fries feature a perfect parmesan panko coating that turns beautifully crunchy in the air fryer, paired with an irresistible creamy ranch dip that takes just minutes to prepare. The air fryer creates that perfect crispy exterior while keeping the zucchini tender inside, making them a family favorite that even picky eaters will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchinis, cut into ½-inch sticks
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil spray
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk (or milk with ½ tsp lemon juice)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare your breading station with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, place the flour. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Cut the zucchinis into uniform ½-inch sticks. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture – this is key for maximum crispiness!
  3. Working in batches, coat each zucchini stick first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko-parmesan mixture. Press gently to help the coating adhere.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the coated zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't overlap. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
  5. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. You may need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size.
  6. While the fries are cooking, prepare the ranch dip by whisking together all dip ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Dry your zucchini thoroughly for maximum crispiness. Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket - cook in batches. Serve immediately for best texture contrast between warm fries and cool dip.