Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Zucchini
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 2 medium Zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds 🥒
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs (for extra crunch!) 🍞
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp Garlic powder ✨
- 1 tsp Dried Italian seasoning 🌿
- ½ tsp Smoked paprika 🌶️
- Salt & Black pepper to taste 🧂
- 1 Large egg, beaten 🥚
- Olive oil spray 🫒
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Zucchini: Slice your zucchini and pat the rounds dry with a paper towel. This is the secret to getting them crispy instead of soggy! 🥒🧻💎
- The Coating Station: Set up two shallow bowls. In the first, beat the egg. In the second, mix the Panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. 🥚🥣🧀
- Dredge & Press: Dip each zucchini round into the egg, then press firmly into the Parmesan mixture until fully coated on both sides. 🥒🤝💪
- Air Fryer Ready: Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C). Lightly spray the basket with olive oil. ⏲️🌬️
- Cook in Batches: Arrange the zucchini in a single layer (don’t overlap!). Give the tops a quick spritz of olive oil spray to help them brown. 🌬️🫒✨
- The Perfect Crunch: Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are deep golden brown and crispy. ⏲️🥨🤤
- Serve: Enjoy them immediately while they’re hot! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Cheesy” Secret: Use freshly grated Parmesan rather than the canned stuff—it melts much better and creates a far superior crust! 🧀🛡️🎯
- Dipping Magic: These are incredible when dipped in a side of zesty Marinara or a cool Garlic Aioli. 🍅🧄🥫
