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Air Fried Zucchini Bites with Parmesan Crust and Garlic Cream

Crispy Air Fried Zucchini Bites featuring a toasted Panko and Parmesan crust. These golden-brown rounds are perfectly charred and served with a smooth, creamy white garlic dipping sauce for the ultimate healthy, crunch-filled appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Bites
  • 2 medium Zucchini Sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
  • 0.5 cup (60g) All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1.5 cups (90g) Panko breadcrumbs Japanese style
  • 0.5 cup (45g) Parmesan cheese Finely grated
  • 1 tsp (5g) Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp (8g) Fresh parsley Finely chopped
Garlic Dipping Sauce
  • 0.5 cup (120ml) Greek yogurt Or sour cream
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp (5ml) Lemon juice

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer Basket style preferred
  • 1 Chef's Knife For uniform 1/4 inch slices
  • 3 Shallow Bowls For the dredging station

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice zucchini into 1/4-inch rounds. Salt them and let sit for 10 minutes, then blot completely dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up a dredging station: flour mixed with spices in one bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and panko mixed with parmesan in the third.
Cooking
  1. Dip each slice into flour, then egg, then press firmly into the panko-parmesan mixture until fully coated.
  2. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray with oil and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until charred at the edges.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with finely chopped parsley while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalProtein: 10gFat: 8gFiber: 2g

Notes

Ensure zucchini is thoroughly dried after salting for maximum crispiness.
Do not overlap slices in the air fryer basket; airflow is key for the toasted panko texture.
Keyword Air Fried Zucchini Bites,Crispy Zucchini Rounds,Parmesan Zucchini

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