Air fryer pumpkin sticks are perfect both as a side dish or as a snack for a tasty fall aperitif. The pumpkin, cut into stick shapes, is breaded and then cooked in the air fryer until it achieves a crispy golden exterior and a soft interior.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Fall, Winter
Ingredients
- 14 oz pumpkin
- to taste breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 sprig rosemary
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 2 eggs
- to taste all-purpose flour
Tools
- 1 Oil Sprayer
- 1 Air Fryer
Steps
To prepare the air fryer pumpkin sticks, start by removing the seeds and skin from the pumpkin. Wash the flesh and dry it thoroughly. Cut the pumpkin into slices about half an inch thick, then divide them into sticks about 3 inches long.
Prepare three bowls: in the first one, pour the flour, in the second one, mix the breadcrumbs with the chopped rosemary leaves, and in the last one, crack the eggs and beat them with a pinch of salt.
Dip the pumpkin sticks first in the flour, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the breadcrumbs, ensuring that the breading adheres evenly.
Place the sticks in the air fryer’s basket and drizzle them with a thin stream of oil, or spray with the appropriate sprayer. Cook at 365°F for about 15 minutes, until they are golden and crispy. Halfway through cooking, turn them gently with a wooden spoon.
Your pumpkin sticks are ready to be enjoyed: serve them hot and accompany with your favorite sauces.
Storage
Air fryer pumpkin sticks can be stored in the refrigerator for one day, in an airtight container. Reheat them for a few minutes before consuming.
