Description
Crispy, playful zucchini fries made with spiralized summer squash and a spiced flour coating. Perfect for healthy snacking or parties, these vegetarian fries are ready in 25 minutes with minimal effort.
Ingredients
2 medium zucchinis, spiralized into curls
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C)
In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper
Toss spiralized zucchini curls in the spiced flour to coat evenly
Drizzle with olive oil and mix until glossy
Transfer to air fryer in a single layer
Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway
Toss with additional spices if desired
Serve warm with parsley garnish
Notes
Use a julienne or curly blade on the spiralizer for distinct shapes
For extra crispiness, freeze coated zucchini curls for 10 minutes before frying
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Gluten-free option: substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12 curly fries
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg