I Stopped Buying Chips After Trying This Zucchini RING Trick! Air Fryer Magic 🤯, by VeggieVibe AirFryer on YouTube. 8 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut the zucchini into rings about 1 cm thick. Toss them with a good pinch of salt and leave in a colander for 15 minutes, then pat them very dry with kitchen paper.
Mix the pepper, salt, nutmeg, oregano and olive oil in a large bowl, then toss the dried zucchini rings in it so they are lightly coated.
Whisk the flour, a pinch of salt and the water in a shallow bowl until you have a smooth, thin batter with no lumps.
In a second shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, smoked paprika and granulated garlic.
Dip each zucchini ring in the batter, let the excess drip off, then press it firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb mix so both sides are covered.
Lay the coated rings in the air fryer basket in a single layer, overlapping slightly, and cook at 200C (400F) for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
While they cook, crush the garlic, chop the dill and stir both into the Greek yogurt with the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
Serve the rings hot, straight from the basket, with the lime yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.
Tips and common mistakes
Salt the zucchini for the full 15 minutes and dry it well, or the coating will slide off.
Press the crumbs on with your fingers rather than sprinkling them, and cook in batches so the rings stay crisp.
If the first batch browns too fast, drop the temperature to 190C (375F) and add a minute or two.
Mix the lime yogurt sauce just before serving so the dill stays bright and fresh.
Questions
Can I make these zucchini rings in a normal oven?
Yes. Bake them on a lined tray at 220C (425F) for about 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway, until golden. They will be a little less crisp than in an air fryer.
Why is my breading falling off?
Wet zucchini is the usual cause. Salt it, dry it thoroughly, then dip in batter and press the crumbs on firmly before cooking.
Can I use panko breadcrumbs?
Yes, panko works well and gives an extra crunchy shell. Keep the Parmesan and smoked paprika amounts the same.
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