# Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Rings with Creamy Dip

Make these crispy Parmesan zucchini rings for a healthy snack or appetizer! Baked or air fried to golden perfection and served with a creamy zucchini dip.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 40 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- oven
- air fryer
- corer
- cookie cutter
- bottle cap
- large bowl
- parchment-lined baking tray
- air fryer basket
- skillet
- blender

## 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://hungryforthai.com/crispy-parmesan-zucchini-rings-with-creamy-dip/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/aef338e1-b8b0-4e0b-a6d2-49252f290ea9
- Extracted: 2025-09-28

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