Air Fryer Verdure Fritte

This crispy Italian-style air fryer vegetable medley is a healthy game-day appetizer. Coated in panko and seasoned with Tuscan Herb and Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oils plus Garlic Bread Seasoning, it’s served with a zesty Tuscan Lemon Dip made from Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and lemon zest.

Serves 4 to 6 

Ingredients: 

Tuscan Lemon Dip: 

½ cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 

1 tablespoon Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oil 

1 garlic clove, peeled and minced 

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 

1 tablespoon fresh mint, chopped 

1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, chopped 

Fleur de Sel and black pepper, to taste 

Batter: 

½ cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 

½ teaspoon baking powder 

⅔ cup club soda 

1 egg 

1 teaspoon Garlic Bread Seasoning 

½ bunch broccolini, trimmed 

2 carrots, peeled and sliced 

1 small zucchini, sliced 

1 red bell pepper, sliced into bite-sized pieces 

2 long hot peppers 

½ cup cornstarch 

1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs 

2 tablespoons Tuscan Herb Infused Olive Oil 

2 tablespoons Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oil

Grated parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes for sprinkling 

Instructions 

To make the dip, combine yogurt, Tuscan Infused Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon Infused Olive Oil, garlic, parsley, mint, and lemon zest in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper and refrigerate until ready to serve. 

To make the batter, place flour, baking powder, club soda, egg, and Garlic Bread Seasoning in a large bowl, whisk to combine, and set aside. 

Place the vegetables in another large bowl, sprinkle with cornstarch, and toss to coat. Dip the vegetables into the batter and coat them in the panko bread crumbs, pressing to adhere the crumbs. 

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F and, working in batches if necessary, place the coated vegetables in the basket. Lightly drizzle the vegetables with Tuscan and Lemon Infused Olive Oil and cook for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. 

Remove the veggies from the basket and serve with dipping sauce on the side. Before serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.