I love anything crispy, and these Keto Zucchini Fries are a particular favorite! They make the perfect low-carb alternative to french fries and are one of the best ways to get kids to eat their vegetables that I know. Serve them with Keto Ranch Dressing, Blue Cheese Dressing, Garlic Aioli, or Keto Bang Bang Sauce for the perfect dipping experience.
If you love appetizers and side dishes that leave you doing a little happy dance, you are going to go wild for these keto zucchini fries.
How do you make a zucchini fries recipe keto? The trick is in the breading!
With an easy-to-make breading made of almond flour “breadcrumbs” and grated parmesan cheese, you have a dish that is perfect for dipping. Not only is it great for your keto diet, but it is also gluten-free.
Ingredient Talk
Use finely ground almond flour for the coating; almond meal will be too coarse. Freshly grated Parmesan from the refrigerated section (or grated from a block) gives the best flavor and texture
Tips & Tricks
- Feel free to play with the seasonings. Garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika are all excellent additions.
- If you have leftovers, try reheating them and using them as “croutons” on a salad.
Serving Suggestions
I think we can all agree that fries need a dip! Serve these with keto ranch dressing, keto cheese sauce, bang bang sauce, lemon dill sauce, or low carb blue cheese dressing.
Can zucchini fries be made ahead of time?
Keto fried zucchini is best when made just before serving. This will give you the best texture. If you have leftovers, they can be reheated in the oven or air fryer, but don’t expect them to be quite as crispy.
Tools Needed to Make Keto Fried Zucchini
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- Air fryer or Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Air Fryer Liner (optional)
- Shallow bowls or Breading Trays
- Sharp Knife
How to Make Keto Zucchini Fries
First, start by trimming the ends off the zucchini and cutting into fries. To do this, cut in half crosswise and then lengthwise.
In a shallow dish, combine the almond flour, parmesan, and seasonings.
Beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish.
Dip the zucchini fries into the egg and then coat with the breading.
Air Fryer Keto Zucchini Fries
Start by preheating your air fryer.
Spray the breaded zucchini with oil.
Arrange the zucchini in the air fryer basket, being careful not to overcrowd. Air fryer liners can be helpful to avoid the breading sticking to your fryer.
Cook until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Baked Zucchini Fries
Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Arrange the zucchini in a single layer and then spray with oil.
Cook for about 20 minutes, until the zucchini fries are golden.
Fried Low Carb Zucchini Fries
Heat oil in a heavy skillet or fryer.
Cook the zucchini in batches for about 2 ½ minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Crispy Keto Zucchini Fries (Air Fryer, Oven, or Bake)
Ingredients
- 1 pound zucchini about 2 large
- 1 cup finely ground almond flour
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- Avocado oil for cooking
Instructions
- Trim the ends off the zucchini. Cut it in half crosswise and then in half lengthwise. Cut each piece into 4 sticks. (If there are large seeds, you can trim them off.)
- In a shallow dish, stir together the almond flour, parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip the zucchini in the eggs, and then coat with the breading. Use your hands to press the breading into the zucchini.
Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
- Preheat the air fryer to 350° F.
- Spray the zucchini with oil.
- Cooking in batches, arrange the zucchini in a single layer in your air fryer. If desired, you can use air fryer liners.
- Cook for 12 to 16 minutes, until golden brown.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the zucchini in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Spray with oil.
- Lower the oven temperature to 350° F. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until crisp.
Frying
- Fill a large skillet with olive oil to ½ inch.
- Heat the oil until it reaches 350° F.
- Cook the zucchini in batches for about 2 ½ minutes, or until it is golden brown.
Gen says
I absolutely love zucchini and these were fantastic! Crispy and delicious. Thanks for the recipe!
Sharina says
Craving for fries and we tried these zucchini fries, it was so good and addicting! We'll surely have this on repeat!
GRETA TALAS says
This is sooo delicious. I LOVED it and so did my family. Thanks for this recipe.
Jolene says
These are so good, great recipe!!!
Alyssa says
This was a flop for me. The “breading” didn’t stick to the egg washed zucchini at all. What did I do wrong?
Shawna Fordice says
Can these be frozen?
Wendy Polisi says
I wouldn't recommend it. Zucchini has a lot of water in it and doesn't freeze well.
Kristen says
These were delicious! Love zucchini, this was a nice way to switch up the way to cook them. I added more seasoning and paired it with meatballs & sauce.
Daliili says
Such a funny recipe with 453.59 g zucchini ....I'm genuinely having fun. 🙂
Other than that, the recipe is GREAT!
Wendy Polisi says
Haha - the conversion from pounds (how the recipe was written) to grams are always fun. Glad you enjoyed the recipe.