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Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Creamy Ranch Dip

Golden crispy zucchini fries made with a parmesan panko crust and cooked to perfection in the air fryer, served with an irresistible creamy ranch dipping sauce. These healthy snacks are perfect for game day, parties, or quick weeknight treats and are surprisingly easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into ½-inch sticks
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Olive oil spray
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare dipping station: In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in first, beaten eggs in second, and combine panko, parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in third bowl. Mix breadcrumb mixture well.
  2. Coat each zucchini stick: First coat in flour (shake off excess), then dip in beaten eggs (allow excess to drip off), then press firmly into panko-parmesan mixture to coat evenly on all sides. Place coated zucchini on parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Arrange coated zucchini fries in single layer without overlapping (cook in batches if needed).
  4. Lightly spray tops of zucchini fries with olive oil spray. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While fries cook, prepare ranch dip: Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and buttermilk until smooth. Add dried dill, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and stir in fresh chives before serving.
  6. Serve hot crispy zucchini fries immediately with creamy ranch dip. Optional: sprinkle additional grated parmesan cheese over hot fries after cooking.

Notes

For crispiest results, pat zucchini sticks dry with paper towels before coating to remove excess moisture. Keep cooked fries warm in 200°F oven while finishing batches. Can prepare coated zucchini sticks up to 2 hours ahead before air frying.