What exactly is the keto diet?
According to Wikipedia
“The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet that in medicine is used mainly to treat hard-to-control epilepsy in children. The diet forces the body to burn fats rather than carbohydrates.” – Wikipedia
This is a high fat, low carb diet. This diet helps blood sugar levels, weight loss, and much more.
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Ingredients
2 medium zucchini
1 large egg beaten
½ cup almond flour or panko/Italian breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or seasoning of choice
½ teaspoon garlic powder optional
Pinch of salt and pepper
Oil for spraying olive or oil of choice
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DIRECTIONS:
1. Cut the zucchini in half and into sticks (aka fries) about 1/2 inch thick and 3-4 inches long.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine the almond flour (or bread crumbs), grated parmesan, spices and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
3. Dredge zucchini in egg and then in the almond flour mixture and place on a plate or baking sheet. Generously spray zucchini with cooking spray.
4. Working in batches, place the zucchini fries in a single layer in the air fryer. and Cook for 10 minutes at 400F, or until crispy.
