Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Creamy Dip

40 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  3. 3Preheat your oven or air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Slice zucchini into thick rounds, then use a corer, cookie cutter, or bottle cap to remove the centers.
  5. 5Slice zucchini into thick rounds, then use a corer, cookie cutter, or bottle cap to remove the centers.
  6. 6Slice zucchini into thick rounds, then use a corer, cookie cutter, or bottle cap to remove the centers.
  7. 7Save those centers for the dip later!
  8. 8Save those centers for the dip later!
  9. 9Save those centers for the dip later!
  10. 10Place zucchini rings in a large bowl.
  11. 11Place zucchini rings in a large bowl.
  12. 12Place zucchini rings in a large bowl.
  13. 13Add olive oil, seasonings, vegan Parmesan, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
  14. 14Add olive oil, seasonings, vegan Parmesan, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
  15. 15Add olive oil, seasonings, vegan Parmesan, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
  16. 16Toss until every piece is coated in a flavorful, crunchy layer.
  17. 17Toss until every piece is coated in a flavorful, crunchy layer.
  18. 18Toss until every piece is coated in a flavorful, crunchy layer.
  19. 19Arrange rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray (or in the air fryer basket).
  20. 20Arrange rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray (or in the air fryer basket).
  21. 21Arrange rings in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking tray (or in the air fryer basket).
  22. 22Bake or air fry for 20 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they re crispy and beautifully golden.
  23. 23Bake or air fry for 20 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they re crispy and beautifully golden.
  24. 24Bake or air fry for 20 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they re crispy and beautifully golden.
  25. 25Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  26. 26Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  27. 27Heat olive oil in a skillet.
  28. 28Sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3 5 minutes, until softened.
  29. 29Sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3 5 minutes, until softened.
  30. 30Sauté the zucchini centers with a pinch of salt for 3 5 minutes, until softened.
  31. 31Transfer to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, and seasonings.
  32. 32Transfer to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, and seasonings.
  33. 33Transfer to a blender with lemon juice, vegan yogurt, and seasonings.
  34. 34Blend until smooth and creamy.
  35. 35Blend until smooth and creamy.
  36. 36Blend until smooth and creamy.
  37. 37Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  38. 38Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  39. 39Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  40. 40Plate up your hot zucchini rings and serve with the dip.
  41. 41Plate up your hot zucchini rings and serve with the dip.
  42. 42Plate up your hot zucchini rings and serve with the dip.
  43. 43For extra flavor, sprinkle on more Parmesan and spices right after cooking.
  44. 44For extra flavor, sprinkle on more Parmesan and spices right after cooking.
  45. 45For extra flavor, sprinkle on more Parmesan and spices right after cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 Large Zucchini
  • 1 Large Zucchini
  • 1 Large Zucchini
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 0.5 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan
  • 1 pinchs Salt
  • 1 pinchs Salt
  • 1 pinchs Salt
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Black Pepper
  • 1 pinchs Black Pepper
  • 1 pinchs Black Pepper
  • 1 Zucchini Centers
  • 1 Zucchini Centers
  • 1 Zucchini Centers
  • 0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 0.5 Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 cup Yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Yogurt
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Garlic Powder
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Paprika
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Oregano
  • 1 pinchs Black Pepper
  • 1 pinchs Black Pepper
  • 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.