Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fried Zucchini
Discover the ultimate guilt-free snack with this Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fried Zucchini recipe—perfect for a healthy, crunchy bite without the need for deep frying! Featuring golden zucchini slices coated in a flavorful blend of panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika, this recipe delivers irresistibly crispy results in just 20 minutes of air frying. A dairy-free batter made with almond milk and apple cider vinegar ensures each piece stays perfectly coated while accommodating dietary needs. Better yet, this dish is entirely plant-based, quick to prepare, and optimized for air fryers, making it an ideal choice for clean eating enthusiasts. Serve these savory bites with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce for a snack, appetizer, or side that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened almond milk until smooth to create a wet batter.
Stir in the apple cider vinegar to the wet batter. This will help it adhere to the zucchini.
In another shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dip each zucchini slice into the wet batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs.
Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray.
Arrange the zucchini in a single layer in the basket. Spray the tops lightly with more olive oil to help them crisp.
Air fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the zucchini slices and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Serve immediately with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
791 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5366 mg | 233% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.3 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.9 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 419 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 1153 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
