These Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a healthy low carb alternative to french fries, served with a homemade zesty dipping sauce. The gluten free breading makes them crispy outside and tender inside.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love This Zucchini Fries Recipe
• 🛒 Ingredients for Keto Zucchini Fries
• 🔪 How to Make Zucchini Fries
• ☑️ Storage Instructions
• Can I Reheat Leftover Zucchini Fries?
• 🍴 What to Serve with Zucchini Fries
• 🔄 Substitutions and Additions
• 💡 Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
• Are Zucchini Keto?
• What are the Carbs in Zucchini?
• Do you peel zucchini?
• How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy when frying?
• More Keto Appetizers

❤️ Why You'll Love This Zucchini Fries Recipe

• Sticks of zucchini makes a great low carb alternative to French fries
• Crispy gluten-free breading on the outside, tender inside
• Serve with a delicious zesty dipping sauce
• Easy to make in the air fryer, without having to use your big oven

These air fryer zucchini fries are an easy low carb and Keto appetizer your whole family will love! They taste great with a zesty sauce used for dipping, which makes it hard to stop eating them.  

And trust me when I tell you that this sauce is amazing!  It has such great flavor, you will want to use it with other dishes!  

You could also dip raw broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber or celery in it. Or if you want a healthy meal for the kids, try it with these delicious Chicken Tenders!

🛒 Ingredients for Keto Zucchini Fries

• Zucchini
• Almond flour
• Parmesan cheese
• Ground pork rinds or pork panko
• Mayonnaise
• Eggs
• Lemon juice
• Horseradish
• Sugar Free Ketchup
• Garlic salt
• Smoked Paprika
• Dried parsley
• Dried basil
• Oregano

*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

🥣 Recommended Tools

• Air fryer
• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife

🔪 How to Make Zucchini Fries

Preheat your air fryer, set it 400°F.

How to Cut Zucchini into Sticks or Fries

Wash, dry and cut both ends off each zucchini. Then cut the zucchini in half width-wise. Cut each half down the middle, length-wise. Then cut each of those halves into either 3 or 4 sticks, depending on how large or small your zucchini is.

Add the almond flour, parmesan cheese, ground pork rinds, oregano, parsley, basil, garlic salt and pepper into a bowl and whisk to combine. 

To get a finer texture, I like to blend mine in a food processor.

Take the eggs and beat them in a shallow bowl.  Dip each zucchini fry into the egg, allowing any excess egg to drip off.

Then dip them into the breading to get a thin coating.

Place the breaded fries in the basket of your air fryer. Spray them down with olive oil, I prefer to use this sprayer, rather than the aerosol store bought type.

Air fry for 15-20 minutes or until golden.

While the fries are cooking, add all the zipping sauce ingredients into a small mixing bowl.

Whisk to combine and set aside at room temperature until the fries are ready.

Serve on the side of the zucchini fries.

☑️ Storage Instructions

Store leftover zucchini fries in an airtight container.

Can I Reheat Leftover Zucchini Fries?

There's no question these low carb zucchini fries are best right after being cooked. That's when you'll get optimal crispiness. However, leftovers can be reheated and they taste delicious, even in the texture isn't the same.

To reheat, just place them back in the air fryer for just a few minutes until they have heated through.

🍴 What to Serve with Zucchini Fries

This zucchini fries recipe includes a homemade zesty dipping sauce, but there are several other sauces that you can use for dipping:

• Homemade Ranch Dressing
• Chipotle Aioli
• Creamy Dill Sauce
• Chipotle Ranch Dressing

🔄 Substitutions and Additions

• For a smoky flavor, add in ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
• If you don't like pork rinds, you can substitute with equal amounts of almond flour and grated parmesan cheese
• If you don't have parmesan cheese, you can use Romano or Asiago instead
• If you don't have garlic salt, you can use equal amounts of garlic powder and salt
• For a spicy kick of flavor, add in ¼-1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper

💡 Tips for Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

The gluten free breading in this zucchini fry recipe will crisp up really well but here are a few tips to help make sure you get that exterior crispiness you're looking for.

• Smaller zucchini will have less water content. When selecting the ones you'll use, look for the younger, smaller zucchini.
• The smaller the fry, the more breading surface. Large zucchini fries will tend to get a little soggy, so when you cut them up, make sure they are no larger than a traditional steak fry.
• Don't pre-season the fries. Salt will begin to draw moisture out of the zucchini and it will make them more soggy when cooked.
• If you choose to cook them in the oven, place them on the next to top rack position in the oven and watch them closely, turning them half way through baking time.
• You can also pan fry these zucchini fries. If you opt for this method, use a high smoke point oil, like avocado oil, to ensure they do not take on a burned flavor.

Are Zucchini Keto?

Zucchini are very Keto friendly. They're really low in carbs as well as very nutritious! They're an excellent source of manganese, vitamin C, vitamin A, magnesium, folate and potassium.

These vitamins are minerals are linked to many health benefits that you can read about in this article.

What are the Carbs in Zucchini?

Zucchini on Keto is a great choice. For an entire medium sized zucchini there are only about 3 net carbs! This makes zucchini a great low carb vegetable to incorporate into your Keto weekly meal planning. Here are some of my favorite Keto zucchini recipes:

• Air Fryer Zucchini
• Zucchini Zoodle "Pasta" Salad
• Lasagna Stuffed Zucchini Boats
• Zucchini Lasagna
• Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
• Creamy Shrimp Alfredo over Zoodles

Do you peel zucchini?

For this Keto zucchini fries recipe, no, you would not want to the zucchini. The peel is thin enough to enjoy, but thick enough to help give structure to the fries so they aren't too soft.

How do you keep zucchini from getting soggy when frying?

Air frying them at a high temperature of 400°F really helps prevent them from getting soggy. The same is true for frying them in a skillet. You'll want to cook them at a high temperature and fairly quickly. Otherwise, if you cook them too low and slow, they will inevitably get soggy.

More Keto Appetizers

• Bang Bang Salmon Cakes
• Parmesan Baked Artichoke Hearts
• Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
• Mozzarella Sticks
• Avocado Fries
• Buffalo Chicken Dip

*Originally published on May 4, 2018, updated on November 9, 2023 with new photos, improvements to the recipe and helpful tips.