Air Fryer Zucchini Coins

Air Fryer Zucchini Coins is a delicious and easy air fryer recipe. This vegetarian snack will make your belly rumble for more!

AIR FRYER FRIED ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Are you looking for air fryer zucchini recipes? Well we have one for you today! Air fryers have been one of those appliances that have been on my wish list for a while.

I’d heard amazing things about them, reading about how they can take away the grease use and cut the fat calories from food, all with ease. Eating healthy with ease? Yes, please!

If you want to learn more about air fryers be sure to visit our air fryer category page, there you will learn how to clean your air fryer and the most common air fryer mistakes! If you are ready to buy an air fryer, you can read air fryer reviews and learn about the best air fryers on the market!

WHAT CAN YOU ACTUALLY COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?

Besides these air fryer zucchini coins, the options of what you can cook in this amazing appliance are truly endless! We’ve cooked tofu, potatoes, french fries, Brussel sprouts and more! Anything that your taste buds want to try straight out of the air fryer, give it a go!

I have been experimenting with all types of food and some beautiful green tomatoes caught my eye at our local market. I just had to try them in the power air fryer!

For us, we love to use our Power AirFryer XL (affiliate ad link). Have you found any great power air fryer recipes out there? Drop me a comment below!

INGREDIENTS IN AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI COINS

Zucchini - I like to use a medium to large zucchini for this recipe. They are abundant in my garden and at farmer's markets in the summer, but easy enough to get all year round.

Eggs- Eggs form the base of our breading and help the other ingredients stick to the zucchini.

Gluten Free Panko Breadcrumbs- Use your favorite brand. These breadcrumbs are extra crunchy.

Corn Meal - Adds another layer of texture to the breading.

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you ASAP!

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI COINS

1. Slice zucchini and salt to help remove moisture. In a small bowl, scramble the egg. In a second small bowl, place the panko bread crumbs and cornmeal.
2. Gently dip the zucchini coins in egg mixture.
3. Dip into bread crumbs mixture and coat both sides.
4. Place zucchini coins in a single layer into your air fryer. Spray tops of the coins with oil spray. Air Fry as directed in the recipe. Turn coins after 4 minutes. Spray again with oil. (Do not shake the basket, manually flip each coin) 

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

ALL ABOUT ZUCCHINI

Today we are using zucchini in our air fryer to make air fryer zucchini coins! Who doesn’t love a good fried zucchini recipe? YUM!

Zucchinis are part of the squash family. Squash is separated into two categories: winter squash and summer squash. Zucchini falls into the summer squash category.

Typically, summer squashes have a higher water content than winter squash and their skin is thin and edible.

Zucchini plants are pretty popular for home gardeners. There is a running joke that you can’t look away from a zucchini plant because zucchini grows so fast.

It almost seems like they can double in size overnight. While that isn’t quite accurate, they can grow fast during the summer!

HOW EASY IS IT TO USE THE AIR FRYER?

Still not convinced about an airfryer? When I say it’s super simple, it’s simple. You literally set the temp, figure out the time, and wait for that food to be done.

Is there any other appliance out there that is as simple as that? And clean-up? A total breeze. After you are finished making your air fryer zucchini coins, simply take out the inner air fryer basket, dump it and wash. Then repeat with the outer basket.

AIR FRYER SUCCESS EACH AND EVERY TIME

I’ve owned my air fryer now for a while, and I have to be honest…I’ve yet to find a recipe that I don’t love. And did I mention how simple it is?

To say I’m a creature of habit is an understatement. I love being able to cook a meal and know with confidence that it’s going to taste amazing each and every time.

With the Air Fryer, I absolutely have no doubts. I know that from the moment I press start, to the moment that I remove the food from the machine, it will be cooked to perfection each and every time.

REMOVE MOISTURE BEFORE AIR FRYING

Zucchini has quite a bit of moisture in it. So we need to remove some of that moisture before we fry up our air fryer zucchini slices. To do this, you are going to lay the zucchini slices flat on a baking sheet.

Then sprinkle the slices with some salt, let rest for a few minutes, then slip and repeat. We outlined this process in our Gluten Free Eggplant Parmesan recipe.

DIPPING SAUCE FOR ZUCCHINI COINS

You don’t need to dip them into a sauce but I like to dip the zucchini coins I love to dip them into ranch, you can also use sour cream or salsa! YUM!

HOW TO MAKE ZUCCHINI CHIPS

Yes! Absolutely you can. You want to just slice them a little thinner to change them from coins to chips. Or cut them into long wedges and call them air fryer zucchini fries instead. 

MORE AIR FRYER RECIPES

Air Fryer French Toast is such an easy breakfast recipe, you'll love this for busy mornings.

Grilled Cheese made in the air fryer is so simple, but so delicious.

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables to make in the air fryer. they come out tender and crispy.

TRY THESE ZUCCHINI RECIPES

Mini Zucchini Pizzas - This miniature pizzas use sliced zucchini as the crust!

Zucchini Bake is a beautiful side dish that everyone here loves.

Grilled Zucchini is always delicious and perfect for summer.

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Air Fryer Zucchini Coins

Alysen Heil

Air Fryer Fried Zucchini Coins is a delicious and easy air fryer recipe. This vegetarian snack will make your belly rumble for more!

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 2 people

Calories 565 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 zucchini medium size, cut into coins
• 2 eggs beaten
• ¾ c gluten free panko crumbs
• ¾ c corn meal

Instructions

 

• Slice zucchini and salt to help remove moisture.
• In a small bowl, scramble the egg. 
• In a second small bowl, place the panko bread crumbs and cornmeal.
• Gently dip the zucchini coins in egg mixture. Dip into bread crumbs mixture and coat both sides.
• Place zucchini coins into a single layer into your air fryer.  Spray tops of the coins with oil spray. Fry at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Turn coins after 4 minutes. Spray again with oil. (Do not shake the basket, manually flip each coin) 

  ENJOY!

Notes

**The oil helps the coins to become golden brown and crisp up.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 15gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 630IUVitamin C: 35.1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3.3mg

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