Description
These Baked Zucchini Fries are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional fries, featuring crispy panko and Parmesan coating baked to golden perfection. Perfect as a snack or side dish, they're flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 oz. Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water)
- 2 medium zucchini (cut into wedges and patted dry)
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp minced fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Drizzle the olive oil onto a large baking tray and use a brush to spread it evenly across the surface to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the egg wash: In another shallow bowl, beat the two large eggs together with one tablespoon of water until fully blended to create an egg wash.
- Coat the zucchini with flour: Place the zucchini wedges and all-purpose flour inside a gallon-sized zipper bag. Seal the bag and gently shake it to evenly coat the zucchini wedges with the flour.
- Dip zucchini in egg and breadcrumb mixture: Remove a zucchini wedge from the bag, shaking off any excess flour. Dip it into the egg wash, then immediately coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the coated zucchini on the prepared baking tray. Repeat the process until all wedges are coated and arranged in a single layer.
- Bake the zucchini fries: Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through to ensure they brown evenly on both sides until golden and crispy.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the fries from the oven and sprinkle with minced fresh parsley. Serve warm with your choice of dips such as marinara sauce or ranch dressing for added flavor.
Notes
- Make sure to pat the zucchini wedges dry before coating to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Use a light hand when coating with flour to avoid a heavy batter.
- If you want extra crispiness, you can toast the panko breadcrumbs lightly before mixing with the Parmesan.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; leftover fries may become soggy.
- Try substituting Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a vegan version, but note the recipe diet classification will change.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.5 zucchini
- Calories: 163 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 347 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
