3 healthier veggie “french fry” alternatives that will not disappoint
Keep your eyes on the “fries” … air fryer fries, that is! We all know how addictive (and unhealthy) delicious, crispy, savory french fries can be. Great for the taste buds, but not so great for the waistline. Thanks to handy dandy air fryers, we can now eat crispy fries with little to no oil, lower fat and fewer calories. That’s a win in our book!
Air fryers have officially changed the “fried foods” game. The best part? You can air fry ALMOST anything! If you’re looking to add more vegetables to your diet, homemade air-fried veggie fries make for an easy, satisfying side dish or snack. Lifehack for parents: making vegetables as “french fries” can also be a good way to get the kiddos to eat more veggies. Air fryer fries typically have 80% less fat than regular deep-fried fries, are easier to make and less messy to prepare.
We rounded up three guilt-free air-fried crispy veggie fry recipes that will satisfy your craving for something crunchy, salty and delicious without all the fat, grease and calories!
Seasoned Zucchini Fries
Slice the zucchini into fry-like sticks.
Combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Beat the egg.
Drench the sliced zucchini sticks into the egg and roll in the bread crumb mixture.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place zucchini into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
Combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (optional) in a small bowl.
Use as a dip or drizzle and enjoy!
Ingredients
Directions
Slice the zucchini into fry-like sticks.
Combine bread crumbs, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Beat the egg.
Drench the sliced zucchini sticks into the egg and roll in the bread crumb mixture.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place zucchini into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
Combine mayonnaise, hot sauce, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes (optional) in a small bowl.
Use as a dip or drizzle and enjoy!
Sweet Potato Fries
Peel the skin of the sweet potato.
Slice the sweet potato into thin fry-like sticks.
In a bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place cut sweet potato slices into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
Ingredients
Directions
Peel the skin of the sweet potato.
Slice the sweet potato into thin fry-like sticks.
In a bowl, add a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place cut sweet potato slices into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
Classic French Fries
Peel the skin of the potato.
Slice the potato into thin fry-like sticks.
In a bowl, mix a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place cut potato slices into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
Ingredients
Directions
Peel the skin of the potato.
Slice the potato into thin fry-like sticks.
In a bowl, mix a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Mix until well combined.
Spray the air fryer tray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place cut potato slices into the air fryer for 15 minutes at 400°. *Be sure not to overcrowd the air fryer*
