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Extra Crispy Air Fryer Keto Zucchini Fries

Zucchini sticks salted and pressed dry, then triple-coated in almond flour, egg, and a pork rind and Parmesan crust, and air fried to deep golden.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium zucchini cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch sticks
  • 1 tsp kosher salt for draining
  • 1/3 cup almond flour for dusting
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup finely crushed pork rinds
  • 1/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • cayenne a pinch, optional
  • oil spray

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Three shallow bowls
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. Salt the zucchini sticks, rest 15 minutes, then press firmly with paper towels on all sides. Toss lightly in the dusting almond flour to dry the surface.
  2. Combine the pork rinds, 1/3 cup almond flour, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne. Dip the sticks in egg, let them drip 2 to 3 seconds, then press into the coating, rotating to cover all sides. Rest 5 minutes.
  3. Preheat to 400°F. Arrange in a single layer, mist with oil, and cook 8 minutes. Flip gently, mist again, and cook 4 to 6 minutes more. Finish 2 minutes at 425°F for extra crunch.

Notes

The salt-drain and the almond flour dusting both dry the surface so the crust grips.
Rest the coated sticks 5 minutes before cooking.
Pooling liquid in the basket means you crowded it — cook in two batches.