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Every gardener I know is excited to see her first zucchini blossoms. It means summer is on the way! Not long after, though, the sheer volume of zucchini becomes overwhelming. By the end of the summer, no one wants to see<\/em> another zucchini, much less eat another soft zucchini side dish.<\/p>\n You need crisp, well-seasoned zucchini fries to rekindle your love of summer squash<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this recipe, a panko bread crumb coating coats the zucchini for a crunchy exterior and garlicky, cheesy flavor. You don’t even need a deep fryer to pull them off. Unlike crisp zucchini fritters<\/a>, we make our zucchini fries in the air fryer. (If you don’t have an air fryer, we’ll also include instructions on how to make zucchini fries in the oven.)<\/p>\n Preheat the air fryer to 375\u00b0F.<\/p>\n Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. Cut each piece lengthwise into 1\/4-inch slices.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:\u00a0<\/em>You should be able to get about 32 pieces from two medium zucchinis.<\/p>\n In a shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon of basil, salt, garlic powder, oregano and 1\/2 cup of Parmesan.<\/p>\n In a separate shallow bowl, place the eggs and remaining 1 teaspoon of basil.<\/p>\n Dip the zucchini slices in the egg mixture and then in the crumb mixture, patting to help the coating adhere.<\/p>\n In batches, place the zucchini pieces in a single layer on a greased tray in the air-fryer basket. Spritz with cooking spray. Cook until lightly browned, six to eight minutes.<\/p>\n Flip each piece, and continue to air-fry until golden brown, three to five minutes longer.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>The fries won’t crisp up if the basket is overcrowded. To keep the fries warm, hold them in a 200\u00b0 oven or loosely cover them with a piece of aluminum foil.<\/p>\n Sprinkle the hot zucchini fries with the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan and serve with warm marinara sauce.<\/p>\n To make crispy baked zucchini fries<\/a>, place the dredged zucchini pieces on a greased rack in a foil-lined rimmed baking pan. Drizzle the zucchini with 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Bake in a 425\u00b0 oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.<\/p>\n Store leftover zucchini fries in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat fries in the air fryer<\/a>, cooking them at 350\u00b0 for three to four minutes or until crisp and warmed through.<\/p>\n Some zucchini (especially large zucchini) have a higher water content than others, so you may need to take some preventative measures to avoid soggy zucchini fries. Before dipping the zucchini pieces into the egg, toss them with a bit of all-purpose flour to absorb excess water. Alternatively, sprinkle the zucchini pieces with salt. Let them stand for 15 minutes to draw out moisture. Then, pat dry with a paper towel and dredge the zucchini as directed.<\/p>\n Serve zucchini fries as an appetizer or side dish for sandwiches or burgers. They taste great with warm marinara or a creamy dipping sauce like ranch dressing, Parmesan yogurt dip<\/a> or garlic aioli (like the one in our spicy potatoes with garlic aioli<\/a>). For a cheesy experience, try drizzling the fries with chili con queso<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For zucchini fries that crisp to perfection in the air fryer, we coat them with a cheesy, herby panko coating. 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Step 2: Dredge the zucchini fries<\/h3>\n
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Step 4: Finish with Parmesan cheese<\/h3>\n
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How do you serve zucchini fries?<\/h3>\n