Air Fryer Frozen Zucchini Fries

What's more delicious than french fries? Air Fryer Frozen Zucchini Fries - yes, you heard that right - they are THAT good. These frozen zucchini fries get crispy and golden brown in just 10 minutes using the air fryer. Plus they are a nutritious alternative compared to traditional potato fries. Enjoy as a side with sandwiches or as an appetizer with or without dipping sauce.

These air fryer zucchini fries are so good they can give regular fries a run for their money! Cooking frozen zucchini fries in the air fryer is beginner friendly and almost takes no effort. They are done out of the air fryer in 10 minutes, pack a nice crunch and give you a delicious snack when you are in a pinch for time.

Plus you don't have to feel guilty when eating them! They pack a daily serving of vegetables, and are not deep fried when compared to traditional french fries.

Comparing Zucchini Fries vs. Traditional Potato Fries

Zucchini (or squash) is healthier alternative to potatoes given its high nutrient profile, antioxidants and low glycemic index score. Plus they are so versatile in cooking - you can use them to make any meal from breakfast casserole, air fryer squash snacks, butternut squash soup. Check out these 25 vegan recipe ideas for zucchini that have you covered from breakfast to dessert.

Zucchini fries are slightly healthier alternative to Traditional Potato Fries. Zucchini fries are light and crispy and have mild slightly sweet flavor compared to traditional potato fries. Because they are mild in taste, they mix very well with other ingredients and absorb flavors well.

Traditional fries can sometimes feel heavier, especially when you load them with toppings such as cheese and tend to become a whole meal because they are carb rich.

Ingredients For This Recipe

All you need is a bag of frozen zucchini fries (or veggie fries) and an air fryer.

Optional: You can use olive oil or butter to coat the fries before loading them into the air fryer.

You can also garnish these fries once they are done. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and any dipping sauce you prefer. Check out our 5 minute maple mustard sauce that can pairs really well with this snack dish.

How to Air Fry Frozen Zucchini Fries

The first thing you want to do is preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.

While it's on preheat, cut open your zucchini fries (or veggie fries), and lightly coat them with butter or olive oil. If you want an extra crunch, you can coat the sticks a bit more generously with butter.

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the veggie fries in the air fryer as evenly as possible across the basket. This allows the fries to cook evenly across.

Set the air fryer timer to 10 minutes. You can check in at around 5-6 minute mark and give the fries a good shake half way through. This will just help spread the heat and cooks more evenly across the fries.

Once done, allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes before serving.

And that's it for this easy recipe! Serve and enjoy! Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese over the hot zucchini fries for an extra burst of flavor.

Cooking Tips

• For crispier fries, spray or coat the fries with butter or olive oil. You can also add an additional minute to the air fryer time to get them more crispy.
• Don't crowd your basket. Spread your fries as evenly with very little overlap if possible. This will help the fries to cook more evenly across the basket. Nobody wants unevenly cooked fries!
• If you are making larger quantities, cook them in separate batches. Reduce 1 minute for every consecutive batch you make.

Best ways to Serve Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

These fries are perfect as a mid afternoon snack or can be used as side dish to your main meal. They are also an amazing healthier snack to choose from for kids if you are in a pinch for time.

Dipping Sauces: These fries are mild and flavorful, they go with almost any dipping sauces you prefer. Check out some of our favorites that take less than 10 minutes to make and pair amazingly well with these fries.

• vegan honey mustard
• Garlic pizza sauce
• Vegan Hollandaise Sauce

Salads: Rather than croutons, give these fries a try in your salad. They can add a nice crunch to your salad. Who says you can't have salad and fries!? Check out our Copycat Chick Fil A Superfood Salad recipe. If you are not a fan of walnuts, you can swap them out for some fries.

Side Dishes: You can just swap out regular fries with zucchini fries as a healthier alternative to your main meal. Pair them with sandwiches, or burgers or even tacos if you wish! Check out our post on what to serve with sandwiches if you are looking for more side dish ideas.

Equipment

I used the Gourmia Air Fryer Oven for this recipe which has a lot of great preset options

Gluten Free Frozen Zucchini Fries

The Green Giant brand that is featured in this recipe is not gluten free. Dr. Pragers offers a great alternative if you are in search for a gluten free option. They are also dairy free as an added bonus. However, they do have soy in their products.

If using Dr. Preager's, cook them at 390 degrees (after pre-heating) for 10 minutes. Give them a good shake around the 5-6 minute mark so the fries are crisp all around.

Storing and Reheating Air Fried Zucchini Fries

Store in an air tight container for another 24-48 hours. After that, they will start to lose taste and freshness.

To reheat the fries, reheat them in the oven at 375 degrees for 4-5 minutes until you reach your desired warmth and crispiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Check Out Our Other Air Fryer Recipes

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Conclusion

And there you have it! When you are craving fries, you'll always have a snack option at hand with these 10 minute air fryer frozen zucchini fries. Let us know how your fries turn out in the comments below!

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