Low Carb Zucchini Fries- Air Fried or Baked
Zesty, crunchy air-fried low carb zucchini fries are a crowd-pleaser that your family will ask for over and over. Easy, healthy and delicious starters before your low carb dinner or as a snack.
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 160kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini medium
- 1 egg beaten
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated cheap stuff in the green can works well
- salt and pepper pinch of each
- Oil for spraying Olive oil is great for this recipe
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini in half crosswise and into sticks (aka fries) about 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour, grated parmesan and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix to combine. In a separate bowl beat the egg. Now you have a dipping station.
- Dip zucchini in egg and then press into the flour mixture. Place on the air fryer rack or parchment covered baking sheet. You can repeat if you have any fries that need a little extra love at the end.
- Working in batches if needed, place the zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer. Spritz each piece with oil.Air Fry for 10-12 minutes at 390F, or until brown and crispy.To make in the oven: Preheat to 425F, spritz the zucc's with a little oil and bake until golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite dip. Suggestions and easy recipe links are in the post.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 servings. Each serving is 1/4 of the recipe or about 4-6 fries depending on how thick they are.
See the post for easy dip recipes to go with the zucchini fries.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 224mg | Fiber: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g | Fat Ratio per Serving: 67.5% | Protein Ratio per Serving: 25% | Carb Ratio per Serving: 7.5%