Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fried Zucchini

Satisfy your snack cravings with this Dairy-Free Crispy Air Fried Zucchini recipe—an irresistible plant-based alternative to traditional fried snacks! These zucchini rounds are coated in a flavorful blend of panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring a perfectly golden and crunchy exterior without the need for dairy. A quick almond milk and apple cider vinegar batter helps the coating stick for an evenly crisp bite every time. Using an air fryer, this recipe keeps things light and guilt-free while delivering all the crunch you love in just 20 minutes of cooking time. Serve these crispy bites hot with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing appetizer, side dish, or snack that's as wholesome as it is delicious. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone looking for a healthier snack option!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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
• 0 olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Slice the zucchini into 1/4-inch thick rounds.

Step 3

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and unsweetened almond milk until smooth to create a wet batter.

Step 4

Stir in the apple cider vinegar to the wet batter. This will help it adhere to the zucchini.

Step 5

In another shallow bowl, mix together the panko breadcrumbs, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray.

Step 8

Arrange the zucchini in a single layer in the basket. Spray the tops lightly with more olive oil to help them crisp.

Step 9

Air fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.

Step 10

Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the zucchini slices and cook for another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 11

Serve immediately with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(759.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	791.2

Total Fat 8.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5366.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.8g	0%
Total Sugars 31.6g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 65.9IU	0%
Calcium 418.9mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 1153.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.3%

Protein: 11.4%

Carbs: 79.3%