Air fryer zucchini fries are easy to make, nutritious, and so delicious for a snack or side dish! in fact, it’s one of my favorite snacks or appetizers. I enjoy the delightful crunch and savory flavor as I munch on these tasty fries.

Air Fryer vs. Oven-Fried Zucchini Fries

Ever since I got my air fryer, I’ve been obsessed over finding the best recipes to try. In fact, I actually made two things the day I got it. And the next day, I made two more recipes in it.

Now that I’ve calmed down a bit, I’ve decided to test out the differences between air fried and oven-fried foods. These zucchini fries are my first ones to try. In order to get a true and fair outcome, I made both at the same time and from the same zucchini. I gave my husband a plate of each and asked him to play along.

After we devoured both platefuls of these delicious fries, we came to similar (but slightly different) conclusion. He said he liked the ones from the air fryer a bit more. However, I couldn’t tell much difference, except for the crunch. The air fryer zucchini fries had a slight edge over the ones from the oven.

But I still liked both of them. Oh, and we both enjoyed them more with the sauce I made than without.

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries Ingredients

You only need a few ingredients to make these fries. You’ll need a sliced zucchini, an egg, some water, almond flour, olive oil, and seasoned salt.

Since I wanted this test to be fair, I used the same ingredients for both. You can use whatever type of oil you want, but I just happened to have the olive oil within reach.

For exact measurements of each ingredient and full directions, go to the recipe card at the bottom of the page. You can even print out the card by using the “print” button.

How to Make Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

First, set the air fryer on 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. As it preheats, prepare the zucchini.

If you haven’t already sliced your zucchini into long strips, do it now.

Then blot the slices with layers of paper towels. This is so the crust will stick better.

Next, whisk the egg and water. Dip the zucchini strips in the egg mixture.

Then pour the almond flour into a plastic zip-lock bag. Drop the egg-coated zucchini into the bag and shake.

As soon as the air fryer is ready, place the zucchini strips in the basket in a single layer. If you have a wire rack, use it so you don’t have to turn the strips halfway through.

Spray them with oil and sprinkle some seasoned salt on them. Or you can use regular table salt and black pepper.

Cook the zucchini for 10 minutes. If you don’t have a wire rack, you’ll need to turn the strips halfway through the cycle. However, if you do have a wire rack, the heat is able to circulate all around the strips. This eliminates the need to turn them.

Finally, your zucchini fries should be done and ready to eat. I love the fact that they were golden brown and crispy.

Oven-Fried Zucchini Fries

If you don’t have an air fryer or choose to use the oven instead, follow all the directions to prepare the zucchini. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. You can cover the pan with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

Spray them with olive oil. This helps them turn brown and crispy. It also adds flavor.

Sprinkle some seasoned salt on them according to taste. Then bake in a 400 degree F oven for 12 minutes. Take them out of the oven and turn them.

Put them back in the oven for another 12 minutes, or until they’re a medium golden brown. Yes, the oven version took more than twice as long to cook as the ones from the air fryer. But they were still delicious enough to satisfy my appetite for a snack.

Delicious Dip for Zucchini Fries

If you like to dip your veggies, you can use whatever you like. Sometimes I use ranch or honey mustard dressing.

This time, I made a delicious dip by combining mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and sriracha sauce. I’ve included the recipe in the “notes” section of the recipe card below.

More Recipes

My family has always enjoyed snacking while we watch movies or when we have a family game night. One of our other favorite treats is a big bowl of this party mix.

We also like these air fryer French fries. They are so easy to make you’ll want to make them all the time.

Popcorn is another snack we chow down on, but I don’t like the mess—or the calories—of a lot of butter. So I make this super easy buttery-tasting popcorn without an ounce of butter in it.

Perfect Snack or Side Dish

I love snacking, and when the snack is nutritious, that’s even better! And when I need a side dish, these zucchini fries are perfect!

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