Try these vegan air fryer zucchini that’s crispy, golden, and easy to make. A healthy plant-based snack or side.
🧾 Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into rounds or sticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lemon wedges for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ First, preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
2️⃣ Meanwhile, toss the zucchini with olive oil in a bowl.
3️⃣ Next, mix breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Then, coat the zucchini evenly in the breadcrumb mixture.
5️⃣ After that, arrange the slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
6️⃣ Next, air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway, until crispy.
7️⃣ Finally, serve warm with lemon wedges.
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra crispiness, spray lightly with oil before air frying.
- Alternatively, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For spice, add chili flakes or cayenne.
- Additionally, swap nutritional yeast for vegan parmesan.
- Finally, pair with marinara or vegan ranch.
🌟 Benefits of Vegan Air Fryer Zucchini
First, zucchini is low in calories.
Additionally, it’s rich in vitamins and hydration.
Moreover, air frying uses less oil.
Furthermore, this recipe is dairy-free.
In addition, it supports healthy snacking.
Lastly, it’s quick and kid-approved.
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 310mg
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
To begin, cut zucchini into thicker sticks.
Then, reduce garlic and paprika slightly.
Additionally, serve with ketchup or mild dip.
Finally, let kids help with coating.
