Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Creamy Dip

40m
Serves 2
https://hungryforthai.com/crispy-parmesan-zucchini-rings-with-creamy-dip/

Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Slice zucchini into thick rounds, then use a corer, cookie cutter, or bottle cap to remove the centers.
  3. 3Save those centers for the dip later!
  4. 4Place zucchini rings in a large bowl.
  5. 5Add olive oil, seasonings, vegan Parmesan, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
  6. 6Toss until every piece is coated in a flavorful, crunchy layer.
  7. 7Arrange rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray (or in the air fryer basket).
  8. 8Bake or air fry for 20 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they re crispy and beautifully golden.
  9. 9Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  10. 10Sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3 5 minutes, until softened.
  11. 11Transfer to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, and seasonings.
  12. 12Blend until smooth and creamy.
  13. 13Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  14. 14Plate up your hot zucchini rings and serve with the dip.
  15. 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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