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Hollywood-Style Zucchini Fries

Hollywood-Style Zucchini Fries (Air Fryer Edition)

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You know those perfect zucchini fries from Cecconi’s?
I made them Hollywood-Style — light, crispy, and totally air-fried!
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Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • 3 shallow bowls (for dredging)
  • Whisk
  • tongs or clean hands
  • Small Mixing Bowl for the aioli

Ingredients
  

Zucchini Fries

  • 1-2 large zucchini cut into ½-inch sticks
  • ½ cup flour (regular or gluten-free)
  • 2 egg whites
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (any type; gluten-free optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • Sea salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • Spray oil (olive or avocado oil spray)

Tangy Garlic Aioli

  • ½ cup avocado-oil mayonnaise (or vegan mayo)
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced or grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (add extra for more zing!)
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne or smoked paprika for a kick Optional

Instructions
 

Step 1 — Prep the zucchini:

  • Wash and dry the zucchini, then slice into ½-inch sticks.
    1-2 large zucchini

Step 2 — Set up your coating station:

  • Place flour in one shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second. In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    2 egg whites, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp Italian seasoning, Sea salt, black pepper

Step 3 — Coat the fries:

  • Dip each zucchini stick in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Gently press to help the coating stick for that crispy finish.
    ½ cup flour, 2 egg whites

Step 4 — Air fry:

  • Arrange fries in a single layer in your air fryer basket and spray lightly with oil.
    Spray oil
  • Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through and spraying again.
  • They should be golden and crisp!

Step 5 — Make the Tangy Garlic Aioli:

  • Whisk together mayo, garlic, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, and optional spices. Adjust to taste — I love mine extra tangy!
    ½ cup avocado-oil mayonnaise, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp fresh lemon juice, ¼ tsp sea salt, 1 pinch cayenne or smoked paprika for a kick

Step 6 — Serve and enjoy:

  • Serve the zucchini fries warm with a side of aioli for dipping. Healthy comfort food at its best.

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More About This Recipe

Kitchen Tools You’ll Need

  • Air fryer
  • Three shallow bowls (for dredging)
  • Whisk
  • Tongs or clean hands
  • Small mixing bowl for the aioli

Cooking Tips

  • Dry the zucchini well before coating—moisture is the enemy of crispiness
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed
  • Extra crispy? Add a quick final spray of oil right before the last few minutes
  • Make it dairy-free or gluten-free with simple swaps—this recipe is very forgiving

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup
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