Vegan Crispy Air Fried Zucchini
Satisfy your craving for a crunchy, flavorful snack with this Vegan Crispy Air Fried Zucchini recipe—perfectly golden, guilt-free, and irresistibly delicious! These zucchini slices are coated in a savory blend of spices, nutritional yeast, and panko breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness, without the need for deep frying. Highlighting plant-based innovation, this recipe uses a homemade vegan buttermilk made from almond milk and apple cider vinegar, creating a rich batter that clings beautifully to the zucchini. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s an easy and healthy choice for appetizers, side dishes, or snacks. Pair these crispy bites with your favorite vegan dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat that’s crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfectly air-fried and 100% vegan, this recipe will become a go-to for zucchini lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- cooking spray
Instructions
Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut off both ends. Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let it sit for a minute to create a vegan buttermilk.
In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
In another bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs and nutritional yeast.
Dip each zucchini slice into the flour mixture, ensuring it's completely coated. Then dip it into the almond milk mixture, followed by coating it in the panko mixture. Press gently to ensure the panko sticks.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
Place the coated zucchini slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd them. You may need to cook in batches.
Air fry the zucchini for 10-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with remaining zucchini slices.
Serve immediately with your choice of vegan dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.7 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6593 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 186.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 541 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 1391 mg | 30% | |
*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.
