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in Recipes, Side dish, Snack
, photo by Lenka Selinger
, nutritional review by Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
in Recipes, Side dish, Snack Air fryer zucchini fries with yogurt dip
Do you love the mouthfeel of piping hot fries with a tangy cooling dip? These Zucchini fries could become your new best friend. Made in the air fryer, they're healthier than a traditional fry and sport a flavorful Parmesan crunch that makes them irresistibly moreish. No air fryer? Check the "Tips" section below for the oven method!
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Ingredients
Zucchini fries
- 12 oz. 350 g zucchini
- ½ tbsp ½ tbsp avocado oil
- ½ oz. 14 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- ½ tsp ½ tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Yogurt dip
- 3½ oz. (½ cup) 100 g (130 ml) Greek yogurt (0% fat)
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp finely chopped scallionfinely chopped scallions
- 2 tbsp 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ tsp ¼ tsp onion powder
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half and then into wedge-shaped fries. Place them in a large bowl, drizzle with avocado oil, and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese, paprika powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, and toss gently until all the zucchini fries are covered with seasoning.
- Place in the air fryer and fry for 12-14 minutes until golden, tossing halfway.
- In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, chopped scallions, parsley, and onion powder. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve the zucchini fries with dip on the side.
Zucchini fries
Yogurt dip
Tips
Switch up the spices! Try garlic powder, a little cayenne, or Italian seasoning.
Prefer a vegan option? Use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese, and swap out sugar-free marinara sauce for the yogurt dip.
Oven method
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Proceed with the recipe through Step 3, then bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
