Keep batons thick enough
Thin zucchini loses water before the breading browns. Thumb-thick batons retain a juicy centre.
Mediterranean Inspired Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini
Salt comes into the breading instead of in advance on the vegetables. Thus, the zucchini draws less water, and a loose position prevents soft contact surfaces.
Total time
25 min
Calories
230 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Crispy courgette batons with Parmesan-breading
Zucchini contains a lot of water and quickly becomes soft in thin slices. For the air fryer, daumendicke batons are better suited. A light breading of flour, egg, panko and parmesan protects the surface and brings toasted aromas without draining the vegetables beforehand.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Zucchini
Thick courgette pins with panko-parmesan crust become golden brown outside in the air fryer, while the vegetables remain juicy and stable inside.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut pins
Wash the zucchini, remove the ends and cut them in half. Cut each half lengthwise into roughly daumendicke pins and pat dry.
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2
Preparing the Panierstrasse
Place flour on a plate. Mix eggs with half of the salt and pepper. Mix panko, parmesan, herbs and remaining salt.
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3
Bread the zucchini
Turn batons thinly into flour, pull through the egg and roll loosely in the panko mixture. Do not squeeze the breading tightly.
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4
Thin oils
Preheat air fryer to 190 °C. Spray all around zucchini sparingly with oil or gently brush.
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5
Cook in batches
Place batons in a position in the basket. Cook for 5 minutes, gently turn around and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes golden brown.
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6
Serve immediately
Let zucchini sit briefly on a grid and serve hot with yoghurt-herb dip.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Zucchini
Distribute oil evenly
Dry crumbs remain pale. A very fine oil film is enough to roast Panko and Parmesan golden brown.
Only one location to cook
Glue together and dampen overlying sticks. In a small basket, better plan several short passages.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace Parmesan with another 35 g of panko and a tablespoon of sesame. Keep salt and add a vegan dip.
Add half a teaspoon of chilli flakes or cayenne pepper to the panko mixture and serve with lime yoghurt.
Nutrition per serving
230kcal
23.0 gCarbohydrates
12.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Zucchini
Thickness of the thumb-paned pins takes about 8 to 10 minutes at 190 °C. After five minutes, turn carefully.
The pins were too thin, lying on top of each other or were salted in advance. Cut thickly, salt only in the breading and cook in proportion.
Not for thick pins. Previous salting draws water to the surface and can make the breading stick even worse.
Yes. Roast thick crescents with little oil at 190 °C for about 7 to 9 minutes and turn after half.
At 180 °C, refresh for about 3 to 4 minutes on a single layer. In the microwave, the breading becomes soft.
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