Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Creamy Dip
Directions
- 1Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Slice zucchini into thick rounds, then use a corer, cookie cutter, or bottle cap to remove the centers.
- 3Save those centers for the dip later!
- 4Place zucchini rings in a large bowl.
- 5Add olive oil, seasonings, vegan Parmesan, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
- 6Toss until every piece is coated in a flavorful, crunchy layer.
- 7Arrange rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray (or in the air fryer basket).
- 8Bake or air fry for 20 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they re crispy and beautifully golden.
- 9Heat olive oil in a skillet.
- 10Sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3 5 minutes, until softened.
- 11Transfer to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, and seasonings.
- 12Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 13Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 14Plate up your hot zucchini rings and serve with the dip.
- 15For extra flavor, sprinkle on more Parmesan and spices right after cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Zucchini
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 tbsp Parmesan
- 1 pinchs Salt
- 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
- 1 pinchs Paprika
- 1 pinchs Oregano
- 1 pinchs Black Pepper
- 1 Zucchini Centers
- 0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
- 0.5 Lemon Juice
- 0.5 cup Yogurt
- 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
- 1 pinchs Paprika
- 1 pinchs Oregano
- 1 pinchs Black Pepper
Equipment
ovenair fryercorercookie cutterbottle caplarge bowlparchment-lined baking trayair fryer basketskilletblender
Tips
- Mixing the olive oil in with the dry ingredients helps the coating stick better.
- Don overcrowd the pan or basket leaving space helps them crisp up.
- Cut the zucchini rings evenly for consistent cooking.
- Want a spicy kick? Sprinkle chili flakes on the crispy zucchini rings before serving, or mix them into the dip.
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