Carrabba's Zucchini Fritte Recipe
Use your abundance of summer’s fresh garden or farmers’ market zucchini in this Carrabba’s Zucchini Fritte recipe. It is a healthy and savory version of one of your favorite restaurant appetizers. Golden strips of zucchini, coated in a blend of panko bread crumbs, Italian seasonings, and Parmesan cheese, offer a flavorful twist and healthy appetizer option.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 t garlic powder
- 2 t italian seasoning
- 2 t onion powder
- 1 t salt
- 1 t pepper
- ¼ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 3 eggs whisked
- 3 T flour almond or regular white flour
- 2-3 medium zucchini cut into strips
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Mix breadcrumbs, seasonings and parmesan cheese in a small bowl.
- Beat eggs and season with salt and pepper in a second small bowl.
- Season flour generously with salt and pepper in a third small bowl.
- Cut zucchini into half lengthwise and then into strips. Cut the strips in half so they are the size of fries.
- Spray air fryer with olive oil spray.
- Dip each zucchini into flour, then the egg wash, and then generously cover with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing it in a bit. Take your time breading the zucchini to make sure they are covered.
- Lay the breaded zucchini in the air fryer in a single layer. Make sure they are not touching. You will fry them in batches.
- Fry for 5-10 minutes at 400 degrees. Be sure to watch your zucchini frittes carefully as all air fryers are different.
- Serve with dipping sauce of choice.
Notes
See the post above for several delicious dipping sauce ideas.
Also see the above post for vegetable variations.