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Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks with Low-Calorie Aioli

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We’re back with another recipe by yours truly- an amateur at-home cook who knows how to use an air fryer.

 
Today’s recipe is the most delicious air fryer zucchini sticks with Low Fat Aioli dipping sauce- the snack that will have you coming back for more!
 
What makes this zucchini recipe to the next level is this delicious, mouthwatering, and ridiculously easy low-calorie garlic aioli, which I promise is just as good as full fat, full-calorie aioli.
 

Why Air Fry Zucchini Sticks?

The beauty of air frying zucchini sticks is the amount of oil you DON’T end up using. In total, for this recipe, I use 2 TBSP of olive oil in comparison to using 2-3 cups of canola or vegetable oil to deep fry them. This leaves you with a healthier, lower-calorie option that tastes just as good as your deep-fried friends.

 

Secondly, compared to using a flaming pot of oil on your stove, which you can easily burn yourself- the air fryer is a MUCH safer way to cook to get the same result.

Air Fryer Zucchini Sticks with Low-Calorie Aioli

Today's recipe is the most delicious air fryer zucchini sticks with Low Fat Aioli dipping sauce- the snack that will have you coming back for more!
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 251 kcal

Ingredients
  

for Zucchini

  • 2 Zucchini
  • 1 Container Panko
  • 3/4 Cup Flour
  • Handful Parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 1 TBSP Salt
  • 1 TSP Cayenne Pepper Optional
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 TBSP Milk
  • 2 TBSP Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Low Fat Aioli

  • 1/2 Cup Low Fat Mayo
  • 1 TBSP Lemon
  • 1 Minced Garlic Clove
  • Pinch Salt
  • Pinch Cayenne Pepper

Instructions
 

Zucchini Sticks

  • Slice your zucchinis into 3 flat pieces like the photo above and sprinkle salt on both sides.
  • Let your zucchini sit for 15 minutes and pat dry with a paper towel-soaking up ALL the water. This step is critical.
  • Once dry, cut in half, then in 3 lengthwise
  • Arrange your 3 bowls for dredging your zucchini. First, your flour, cayenne, parsley (chopped), and a pinch of salt. Second, your eggs and milk, and third just your panko.
  • Choose a hand for the dry bowls and the other for the wet. Dredge your zucchinis and set them aside on a plate.

Aioli

  • Mince your garlic and add into a small-medium size bowl
  • Add in your mayo, lemon, a pinch of cayenne & salt.
  • Done!

Air Frying

  • Every air fryer is different, so timing may be different depending on which one you have. Also, you will need to do multiple batches for this recipe.
  • Arrange your sticks in your air fryer, making sure you DON'T overlap them. With a basting brush, lightly spread some olive oil over your sticks.
  • Cook at 400 for 5 minutes, then flip, re olive oil, and put on for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 505mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, zucchini sticks
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