• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Rachna cooks logo

  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Beginner Recipes
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
    • Rice Dishes
    • Meat/Seafood
      • Chicken
      • Fish
      • Prawn | Shrimp
    • Festival
      • Diwali
      • Navratri
    • Pickle
    • Rotis
      • parathas
  • Cookbooks
  • Contact
  • Others
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclosure Policy
    • Health & Fitness
      • Health
      • Fitness
  • Soup
  • Salad
  • Curry
  • Dry vegetable
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Air fryer Recipes
  • Instant Pot Recipes
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Air fryer Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Sides

    Zucchini Fries in Air fryer

    By Rachna Published: May 14, 2021 · Modified: Jul 7, 2022 14 Comments

    Jump to Recipe
    Buy My Air fryer ecookbooks Here
    • 1.4Kshares
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit
    • 1.4Kshares

    Air fryer zucchini fries or zucchini sticks is a delicious vegetable side and is ready in minutes. The recipe is so addictively delicious. You will make it again and again. It is kid-approved too.

    These zucchini fries are zero oil, are so crunchy outside and perfectly tender inside without being mushy or soggy. I am truly gushing! It is completely vegetarian and vegan friendly.

    I do a lot of cooking with air fryer but cooking vegetables in air fryer is a revelation. The veggies are superbly roasted and get very flavourful.

    You can try this zucchini in air fryer no breading recipe that is super flavorful and healthy.

    These air fryer eggplant fries, cheesy broccoli bites, crunchy oyster mushroom or crispy okra are all delicious way to do vegetables in air fryer.

    air fried zucchini fries in a white plate with mayo sauce.

    Variations:

    1. Gluten free: To make this recipe gluten free, use gluten-free cornflakes. Check the label of your cornflakes while buying.

    2. Vegan: This recipe is vegan by using plant-based yogurt and vegan cheese.

    3. Vegetarian: This recipe is naturally vegetarian as it uses no meat.

    4. No cornflakes version: Use regular breadcrumbs, Panko or even oat flour in place of cornflakes.

    Stepwise Pictures

    1. Wash and dry the zucchinis. Choose tender ones. Cut off the edges on both sides.

    Cut them into batons, sticks or fries of equal thickness (about ½ inch). See the video for a better understanding.

    2. Take ground cornflakes (or breadcrumbs), grated cheese/vegan cheese along with spices in a bowl and mix well. Take this in a shallow plate.

    3. Take beaten or whipped Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (for dairy free) and dip all the batons to evenly coat.

    You could use Indian curd as well. Just make sure it is thick.

    4. Dunk yogurt-coated fries into the coating till they are well covered.

    process shots to make air fryer zucchini fries.

    5. Preheat air fryer at 390F or 200C for 4 minutes.

    Lightly spray or brush oil in the air fryer basket. Lay the coated zucchini fries or sticks in one layer in the basket.

    coated zucchini fries kept in air fryer basket for air frying.

    6. Air fry for about 7-8 minutes at 200C till the coating is crunchy and the fries are done.

    Repeat with the other batches. I did 3 batches for 1 lb. of zucchini.

    air fried zucchini fries in air fryer basket.

    You could use perforated parchment paper in the air fryer basket for easier clean up. The fries don’t stick to the basket.

    The fries are ready. Have them hot with dip, ketchup or chutney of your choice.

    single crispy air fryer zucchini fries in air fryer basket.

    Pro Tips:

    1. Make the recipe dairy free by using plant-based yogurt and vegan cheese in the recipe.

    2. The coating is super crunchy and deliciously cheesy. You could use breadcrumbs in place of cornflakes.

    3. You could add flaxseed and sesame seed to the coating mix for more crunch and nutrition.

    4. This recipe can be used with eggplant for making fries.

    5. This recipe is zero oil and turns out wonderful. Yogurt provides the binding for the coating.

    6. Grind the cornflakes to a fine powder before using for the coating. If using breadcrumbs, use the regular kind.

    7. You can add other spices or herbs like chopped parsley to the coating mix.

    8. Serve with mayo, chipotle mayo, ketchup or mint chutney.

    Here is the recipe card:

    📖 Recipe Card

    Zucchini Fries in Air fryer

    Rachna Parmar
    This air fryer zucchini is a delightfully delicious appetizer. Made with a crunchy coating this is a no-flour recipe. It is addictively tasty.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 21 minutes mins
    Total Time 26 minutes mins
    Course Accompaniment | Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 107 kcal

    Equipment

    • Philips Air fryer

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 zucchinis 1 lb. or about 450 gm. cut into batons or fries
    • 3 tbsp. Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt

    For Breading

    • 1 cup ground cornflakes or breadcrumbs
    • 3 tbsp. grated cheese or vegan cheese
    • 1 tsp. pepper
    • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tsp. paprika or cayenne
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder

    Do you want to save this recipe?

    Enter your email below & we’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get more great recipes and tips from us each week!

    Invalid email address. Please enter again.

    Awesome! Check your email for your saved recipe.

    Instructions
     

    • Wash and dry the zucchinis. Choose tender ones. Cut off the edges on both sides.
    • Cut them into batons or fries of equal thickness (about 1 inch). See the video for a better understanding.
    • Take beaten or whipped Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt (for dairy free) and dip all the batons to evenly coat. You could use Indian curd as well. Just make sure it is thick.
    • Take ground cornflakes (or breadcrumbs), grated cheese along with spices in a bowl and mix well. Take this in a shallow plate. Dunk yogurt-coated fries into the coating till they are well coated.
    • Preheat air fryer at 390F or 200C for 4 minutes.
    • Lightly spray or brush oil in the air fryer basket. Lay the coated zucchini fries in one layer in the basket.
    • Air fry for about 7-8 minutes at 200C till the coating is crunchy and the fries are done. Repeat with the other batches. I did 3 batches for 1 lb. of zucchini.
    • You could use perforated parchment paper in the air fryer basket for easier clean up. The fries don’t stick to the basket

    Notes

    1. Make the recipe dairy free by using plant-based yogurt and vegan cheese in the recipe. 2. The coating is super crunchy and deliciously cheesy. You can use breadcrumbs in place of cornflakes. 3. You could add flaxseed and sesame seed to the coating mix for more crunch and nutrition. 4. This recipe can be used with eggplant for making fries. 5. This recipe is zero oil and turns out wonderful. The yogurt provides the binding for the coating. 6. Grind the cornflakes to a fine powder before using for the coating. 7. You can add other spices or herbs like chopped parsley to the coating mix. 8. Serve with mayo, chipotle mayo, ketchup or mint chutney.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 134mgPotassium: 369mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1067IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 3mg
    Tried this recipe?Let me know on Instagram @rachna.parmar or tag #rachnacooks
    Check out our Food videos Subscribe to our Food channel for recipe videos

    If you liked this recipe, I request you to leave a star * rating. Thank you.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve as a vegetable side with the following:

    Air fryer KFC style fried chicken

    Air fryer Butter garlic Shrimp

    Air fryer baked potatoes

    • 1.4Kshares
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • Flipboard
    • Reddit

    More Air Fryer Sides

    • Shoestring fries served in a plate with ketchup
      Air Fryer Shoestring Fries
    • 3 eggplant slices after air frying in a shallow plate
      Air Fryer Eggplant Slices or Begun Bhaja
    • Collage of air fryer appetizer images
      41 Air fryer Super Bowl Appetizers
    • Roasted Brussels sprouts in air fryer basket
      Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wanda says

      May 18, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      You always make the most delicious air fryer recipes! I really need to get one!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 18, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        Thank you so much, Wanda!Glad you like them.

        Reply
    2. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

      May 18, 2021 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe, it was absolutely delicious and we all loved it!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 18, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks Shadi!

        Reply
    3. Sharon Chen says

      May 18, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      I love that this can be done using an air fryer! Looks simple, but very healthy! 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 18, 2021 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks Sharon!

        Reply
    4. Angela says

      May 18, 2021 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      These are so good! It was one of my first air fryer recipes and it turned out perfect. Crunchy and perfectly cooked. YUM

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 19, 2021 at 10:20 am

        Thank you Angela!

        Reply
    5. Michelle says

      May 19, 2021 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and simple! I love that you dip them in yogurt before cooking.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        May 19, 2021 at 10:18 am

        Thank you Michelle!

        Reply
    6. Lisa says

      August 06, 2022 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      My new favorite way to use up zucchini from the garden! I used a large one, but seeded it and then cut it into fries. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        August 06, 2022 at 5:19 pm

        So happy to know. They really are delicious this way.

        Reply
    7. Martine says

      July 27, 2024 at 9:47 pm

      5 stars
      Can you make it in the oven instead. I don't have an air fryer.

      Thank you

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        August 18, 2024 at 11:25 am

        Yes, you surely can.

        Reply
    5 from 12 votes (5 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Hi and welcome!

    I am Rachna, a Certified Nutritionist and Health Coach. I help you eat healthy. I specialize in healthy recipes especially Air fryer recipes.

    I offer Health and Nutrition Coaching aimed at helping you achieve fat loss, healthy eating habits and more stamina and flexibility.

    More about me →

    HEALTHY RECIPES

    • 3 air fried corn on the cob on a white plate.
      Air fryer Corn on the Cob
    • Air fryer Mushrooms
    • Air fryer beet chips on a white plate
      Air fryer Beet Chips
    • Close up of air fried chickpeas in a bowl
      Air fryer Chickpeas
    • Delicious roasted zucchini in a white plate
      Air fryer Zucchini No Breading
    • a bowl of roasted peanuts in air fryer with a spicy coating.
      Air fryer Peanuts

    LATEST RECIPES

    • Kothimbir vadi served on a white plate.
      Air Fryer Kothimbir Vadi
    • Indian cucumber salad served on a white plate.
      Indian Cucumber Salad or Kakdi Chi Koshimbir
    • Close up of sprouted moong pakode on a plate
      Air Fryer Whole Moong Pakode
    • Close up of Gobi 65 on a plate
      Air fryer Gobi 65 | Cauliflower 65
    • Teriyaki salmon served on a plate.
      Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
    • Chicken al pastor served on a white plate
      11 Waistline-Friendly Air Fryer Recipes To Knock off Pounds!

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    POLICIES

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Policy

    NEWSLETTER

    • Sign Up for emails and updates

    ABOUT

    • About
    • Contact
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This blog earns income from affiliate links and ads.

    Copyright © Rachna cooks 2025

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.