Recipes
Zucchini sticks in an air fryer
The zucchini sticks in the air fryer are a light and tasty product, with a crunchy external breading.
Delicious as a side dish or appetizer, but also as a light second course. Air fryer zucchini sticks cook quickly and are low in calories . Thanks to cooking in this small appliance, you will have a product with little fat and a very tasty consistency. What is needed is to cut the courgettes in order to obtain sticks; then, we move on to the breading , to be done with eggs and breadcrumbs, which will make your sticks crunchy. They are excellent for serving something delicious but genuine at the same time.
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Preparing the recipe for zucchini sticks in an air fryer
- The first step is to wash and dry the courgettes carefully.
- First remove the two ends, then cut them in half; then, divide them further, in order to obtain sticks . Place them momentarily on a plate.
- In a small bowl, shell the eggs and beat them with a fork, then add a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, pour the breadcrumbs and add a pinch of pepper and aromatic herbs to taste, such as rosemary or chopped parsley. Then, mix.
- Before proceeding, grease the fryer basket with a thin drizzle of olive oil.
- At this point, switch to the breading: take one stick at a time and dip it in the egg; pass it in the breadcrumbs mix, pressing all sides, to make it adhere well.
- Gradually place the crunchy zucchini sticks. Once done, you can choose to cover the sticks with a drizzle of oil.
- Cook in the fryer, after having preheated it, at 180°C for about 15 minutes . If they are not crunchy enough, you can continue cooking for a few minutes.
storage
Sandblasted zucchini sticks, cooked in an air fryer, are crunchy and excellent if accompanied by genuine sauces. You can keep them for 1 day in the fridge , closed in an airtight container.
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