Sandy zucchini in the air fryer
If you are in a hurry and want a tasty, light and quick side dish, this recipe using the air fryer is just right for you.
In a few minutes, you will obtain appetizing, crunchy and light zucchini using very little oil.
A healthy, simple and super easy recipe to prepare.
Please note that the temperature and cooking times are generally indicative, because they highly depend on your air fryer, however the recipes on my Blog are all previously and rigorously tested by me, so proven. In any case I recommend checking the cooking occasionally to better adjust time and temperature to your fryer.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very inexpensive
- Rest time: 5 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Cooking time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2 people
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons, Spring, Summer
Ingredients for Sandy zucchini in the air fryer
- 14 oz zucchini
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet)
- as needed breadcrumbs
- as needed fine salt
- as needed (spray) extra virgin olive oil (spray, cold-pressed)
- as needed garlic powder (no additives, vegan, optional)
- as needed black pepper (optional)
Tools for Sandy zucchini in the air fryer
- Bowls various sizes
- Cutting board with two built-in side trays for scraps
- Vegetable slicer multifunction
- Air fryer Cosori, roomy (5.7 L) even cooking
- Air fryer parchment paper perforated
Steps for Sandy zucchini in the air fryer
Wash the zucchini well and cut them into sticks lengthwise.
Take a bowl and season the zucchini with one tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, salt, garlic powder (optional), sweet paprika and finally 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs, mix well, let them sit for 5 minutes.
Place the seasoned zucchini sticks into the air fryer basket lined with perforated parchment paper, spray a little extra virgin olive oil on the surface to brown the zucchini better.
My measured olive oil spray is also cold-pressed, so it is excellent and of quality (see Notes at the bottom).
Try to arrange the zucchini in the basket so they do not overlap.
Set the air fryer temperature to 320°F and program the cooking for about 20 minutes.
At the end of cooking, adjust salt, transfer the zucchini sticks to a serving plate, and serve them hot and crunchy.
Buying tips!!!
Personally, I am very happy with the convenient perforated parchment paper for the air fryer, non-stick and easy to clean, it can also be used in a conventional oven.
I often also use these very useful trays of Disposable parchment for air fryer, without holes they keep the fryer clean, while hot air still circulates because they are very thin. They are oil and water resistant, non-stick, do not burn and can also be used in the regular oven.
Finally, if you want to keep your air fryer clean and at the same time protect it from scratches and abrasions (e.g. from tongs) these Reusable non-stick, heat-resistant grill mats.
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Notes and Tips
Trick if you are not in a hurry, and you want your zucchini to become
The advantages of cooking in an air fryer are many: you do not need to preheat the oven, cooking is faster, more economical and healthier (very little fat is needed), you do not dirty many pots and dishes, and there is less smoke and odor.
Please note that the temperature and cooking times are generally indicative, because they depend greatly on your type of air fryer, however the recipes on my Blog are all previously and rigorously tested by me (so more than proven).
In any case, I still recommend checking the cooking occasionally to better adapt times and temperature to your air fryer.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
What does cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil mean?
Oil extracted by cold pressing is a higher quality extra virgin olive oil, produced according to EU regulations on the matter.
