Description
Crispy and flavorful baked zucchini fries coated with Parmesan cheese and seasoned panko breadcrumbs, perfect as a healthy snack or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Coating
- 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
For the Zucchini Fries
- 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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F and drizzle the olive oil onto a large baking tray, then brush to evenly spread it out.
- Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs together with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
- Coat Zucchini with Flour: Place the zucchini wedges and all-purpose flour into a large gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Zip it closed and gently shake to coat all the zucchini evenly with flour.
- Dip Zucchini in Egg and Breadcrumbs: Take each zucchini wedge and shake off any excess flour. Dip it into the egg wash, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Lay the coated zucchini wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake: Bake the zucchini fries in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until they turn golden and crispy on both sides.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with minced fresh parsley. Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry thoroughly before coating to ensure the coating sticks well.
- For extra crispiness, double coat the zucchini by repeating the egg wash and breadcrumb steps.
- Use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs and flour to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for added flavor.
- Make sure to flip the fries halfway through baking to ensure even crisping.
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
