Crispy Zucchini Rings with Creamy Zucchini Dip

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the zucchini into thick rounds.
  2. 2Slice the zucchini into thick rounds.
  3. 3Slice the zucchini into thick rounds.
  4. 4Use a corer or bottle cap to remove the centers, creating ring shapes and saving the centers for the dip.
  5. 5Use a corer or bottle cap to remove the centers, creating ring shapes and saving the centers for the dip.
  6. 6Use a corer or bottle cap to remove the centers, creating ring shapes and saving the centers for the dip.
  7. 7In a large bowl, toss the zucchini rings with olive oil, cornstarch, seasoning, parmesan, breadcrumbs and a bit of water until well coated.
  8. 8In a large bowl, toss the zucchini rings with olive oil, cornstarch, seasoning, parmesan, breadcrumbs and a bit of water until well coated.
  9. 9In a large bowl, toss the zucchini rings with olive oil, cornstarch, seasoning, parmesan, breadcrumbs and a bit of water until well coated.
  10. 10Arrange the coated rings on an air fryer basket.
  11. 11Arrange the coated rings on an air fryer basket.
  12. 12Arrange the coated rings on an air fryer basket.
  13. 13Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crunchy.
  14. 14Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crunchy.
  15. 15Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crunchy.
  16. 16Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  17. 17Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  18. 18Warm 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet and sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  19. 19Add the sautéed zucchini centers to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, tahini, and seasonings.
  20. 20Add the sautéed zucchini centers to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, tahini, and seasonings.
  21. 21Add the sautéed zucchini centers to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, tahini, and seasonings.
  22. 22Blend until smooth and creamy, then adjust flavor to taste.
  23. 23Blend until smooth and creamy, then adjust flavor to taste.
  24. 24Blend until smooth and creamy, then adjust flavor to taste.
  25. 25Serve the crispy zucchini rings with the dip.
  26. 26Serve the crispy zucchini rings with the dip.
  27. 27Serve the crispy zucchini rings with the dip.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 4 tbsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
  • 2 tbsp vegan parmesan
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • zucchini centers
  • zucchini centers
  • zucchini centers
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 juice of lemon juice
  • 1 juice of lemon juice
  • 1 juice of lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup vegan yogurt
  • 0.5 cup vegan yogurt
  • 0.5 cup vegan yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • oregano
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • onion powder
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper

Equipment

knifecutting boardbowlair fryerskilletblenderplate

Tips

  • For more flavor, toss the hot zucchini rings in extra parmesan and spices right before serving.
  • Best method for coating: mix olive oil directly in the bowl so the coating sticks evenly. If you skip this, spray the rings with oil once they’re on the tray instead.