Vegan Zucchini Fries (Air fryer + Oven)

These Vegan Zucchini Fries are baked, healthy and low-calorie appetizers. Easy to make in the oven or in the air fryer. These are so delicious and a great alternative to potato fries.

You can make the zucchini fries breaded or with no breading at all. However, with bread crumbs, these are crispier than no breaded fries.

This is easy and quick to make and perfect crispy snacks for gameday or lazy movie nights. It's a healthy snack indeed. Zucchini is a low-calorie and low-carb vegetable. And this is made with minimal oil use. So makes a healthier alternative to fried snacks. It's easy to make in the air fryer or in the oven.

If you love zucchini, must try my vegan zucchini boats.

Zucchini - Health Benefits

Zucchini is a low carb, low calorie vegetable. It's rich in many essential nutrients and vitamins required by our body. Zucchini is a perfect fit for many diets including keto, paleo, vegan, or low-carb. This vegetable has many health benefits. It's a rich source of antioxidants, and hence protects our body from many chronic and progressive diseases.

It contains lot of water and hence good for digestion. In addition to this, zucchini is rich in fiber. Fiber helps in keeping the intestine clear and prevents constipation, promotes good digestion. Beneficial for heart health, keeping diabetes away. Read more health benefits of zucchini here.

You'll love these zucchini fries because these are -

- easy to make

- vegan & plant-based

- can customize

- easy to make gluten-free

- pantry staples/ few ingredients

- quick appetizer

- healthy snacks

How to make vegan zucchini fries?

Ingredients you will need

Zucchini - Can add summer squash also. Cut zucchini into wedges.

Flour -all purpose flour + corn starch

Plant-based milk - unsweetened almond milk

Bread Crumbs - Panko crumbs

Seasonings - garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasonings, salt & pepper

Olive oil - Substitute Avocado oil

How to make vegan zucchini fries?

Cut the zucchini into stripes or wedges

Cut the zucchini into halves and then each half into haves. Depending on the size of the zucchini, cut the quarters into halves again. Repeat till you get sticks of approximately 1 inch. You can keep them long or slit into half lengthwise.

Make the batter

In a bowl take all-purpose flour and cornstarch mix. Season with salt, pepper, smoked paprika. Add plant based milk or water to make a batter of coating (but not thick) consistency (substitute for eggwash).

Season the breadcrumbs

In a plate take panko crumbs and add seasonings.

Coat the zucchini

Take each piece, dip in the bowl of batter. Remove and drip off excess batter from the piece of zucchini. Roll the coated zucchini over the seasoned breadcrumbs. Remove and keep on a dry plate. Repeat for all the pieces.

Bake in the oven

Preheat the oven at 425 F. Grease the baking tray lined with parchment paper and place the breaded zucchini on the tray. Spray a little oil on the zucchini. Bake for 25 minutes or till it turns golden brown. Flip the fries halfway.

Air Fry the Vegan Zucchini Fries

Preheat the air fryer at 400 F for 3 minutes.

Place the fries in the basket and spray cooking oil. Cook for 12 - 15 minutes, flipping them halfway.

Storage & Reheat

It tastes best when hot and fresh. However you can refrigerate the leftover for 4 days when stored properly in an air tight container.

To reheat, place the fries in the preheated air fryer basket and cook at 400 F for 2 - 4 minutes, or in the oven for 5 - 7 minutes.

You can also freeze the breaded zucchini for future use. Store properly in an air-tight container or zip log freezer bag.

Great to make ahead these appetizers for any parties, gameday, etc.