Air-Fried Crispy Zucchini Sticks

Air-Fried Crispy Zucchini Sticks: A Healthier Way to Enjoy Your Favorite Vegetable

Zucchini is a summer squash that is often used in salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. It is a good source of vitamins and minerals, and it is also low in calories. However, zucchini can be bland on its own, so it is often breaded and fried to make it more flavorful. This recipe for air-fried zucchini sticks is a healthier way to enjoy this vegetable. The zucchini sticks are coated in a mixture of almond flour, nutritional yeast, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper, and then they are air-fried until golden brown and crispy. The result is a delicious and healthy snack or side dish.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium zucchini, cut into sticks
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, nutritional yeast, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3. Dip the zucchini sticks in the breadcrumb mixture, coating them evenly.
4. Place the zucchini sticks in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
5. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The air fryer cooks the zucchini sticks evenly and quickly, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
• The breadcrumb mixture provides a flavorful coating that adheres to the zucchini sticks well.
• The almond flour and nutritional yeast add a boost of protein and nutrients to the zucchini sticks.
• The panko breadcrumbs add a light and airy texture to the zucchini sticks.