Breadcrumbs: You may use either plain gluten-free breadcrumbs or gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. Alternatively, if you prefer to keep this low-carb, you can use almond flour or ground almonds instead.

Nutritional Yeast: I use nutritional yeast to add a “cheesy” taste and color and to keep this zucchini fries recipe totally dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, feel free to use grated parmesan cheese instead.

Dried Herbs: I like using granulated garlic and dried parsley for an extra kick of flavor. Alternatively, you may use other seasonings such as Italian seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or even everything bagel seasoning. 

Egg: If you want to make this completely egg-free, you can use 3 tablespoons of aquafaba (the water from soaking chickpeas), or use oil in place of the egg. 

Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil, but you may also use another vegetable oil such as avocado oil or sunflower oil if you prefer.

Cook Zucchini in One Single Layer: It’s important that you cook the fries one layer at a time so they have plenty of space to crisp all over (do NOT stack them on top of each other). Depending on your air fryer, you may need to do them in more batches. Simply place the cooked fries aside, and once all the fries are done, reheat them in the air fryer for another 5 minutes until hot and crispy before serving.

How to Store/Freeze/Reheat: I like eating these fries right away, but if you wish to store them, place them in layers separated by parchment paper in an airtight container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To freeze, place the fries in layers separated by parchment paper in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat the fries, make sure to thaw them for at least 2 hours if frozen, then heat them in the air fryer for 8 minutes, tossing them halfway through until crisp and hot.

Baking These in the Oven: If you don’t own an air fryer, but would like to make these fries in the oven instead, place the fries on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer (making sure they do not touch), brush the tops of the fries with olive oil, and bake for 20 minutes, flipping them and then brushing the other side with more oil halfway through before continuing to cook.

This recipe was first posted in December 2013, and was updated in January 2022 to include clearer instructions, ingredient notes and substitutions, as well as step-by-step process shots.