Air Fryer Squash Fries, Healthy Snack Hack, & Budget-Friendly Bites, Testing Viral Air Fryer Recipes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter crunch, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder, while aquafaba is a cost-effective egg substitute.

Cut the squash into even rounds, at least half an inch thick.

Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth.

Add 1/2 tsp of basil, a pinch of salt, 1/2 tsp of seasoning powder, and 1/2 tbsp of fresh blended pepper to the eggs and whisk until combined.

Add 2 tbsp of shredded cheese and 1 tbsp of parmesan cheese to the egg mixture and mix everything together.

Coat the squash rounds with 3 tbsp of frying mix (or flour if frying mix is not available).

Dip the coated squash rounds into the egg mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F).

Place the coated squash rounds in the air fryer and cook for 25 minutes, flipping them after 12 minutes to ensure even cooking.

After 25 minutes, remove the squash fries from the air fryer and prepare a dipping sauce by mixing ketchup and mayonnaise.

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