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Crispy Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Easy Ranch Dip

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Golden zucchini fries coated in a savory garlic-parmesan crust, air fried until crisp and served with a cool, creamy ranch dip. A quick, crowd-pleasing snack or appetizer that’s lighter than traditional fries.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium zucchini (about 14 oz), washed and ends trimmed
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian herbs (or oregano)
  • Cooking spray (olive oil or avocado oil)
  • For the Ranch Dip:
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, minced (or 1 tsp dried chives)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice zucchini into fries about 1/2-inch thick and 3-4 inches long. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, minced garlic, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Mix well.
  4. Dip each zucchini fry into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat all sides. Place coated fries on a baking sheet or tray.
  5. Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes.
  6. Arrange zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with cooking oil.
  7. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crisp. For extra crunch, add 2 minutes at the end.
  8. While fries cook, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, milk, chives, parsley, dill, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Chill until serving.
  9. Let fries cool for a minute, then serve hot with ranch dip.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free panko or crushed rice cereal. For dairy-free, use vegan parmesan and dairy-free milk. Pat zucchini dry for best crispiness. Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Fries are best served fresh; leftovers can be re-crisped in the air fryer. Ranch dip keeps for up to a week in the fridge.

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