Description
Deliciously crispy baked zucchini fries coated with Parmesan cheese and panko breadcrumbs, seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. A healthier alternative to traditional fries, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
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 oven and prepare tray: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle the olive oil onto a large baking tray and brush it to spread it out evenly.
- Mix dry coating: In a shallow bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Prepare egg wash: Beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water in a separate shallow bowl to create an egg wash.
- Flour the zucchini: Place the zucchini wedges and all-purpose flour into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag. Seal the bag and gently shake it to coat the zucchini evenly with flour.
- Coat zucchini wedges: Remove a zucchini wedge from the bag, shaking off any excess flour. Dip it into the egg wash, then coat it thoroughly with the panko mixture. Place the coated wedge on the prepared baking tray. Repeat for all wedges, arranging them in a single layer.
- Bake the fries: Bake the zucchini fries in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping them once halfway through, until they are golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve: Remove from oven and garnish with minced fresh parsley. Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini wedges are patted dry before coating to help the breading stick better.
- Flipping halfway during baking ensures even crispiness on both sides.
- For an extra crunch, use fresh panko breadcrumbs rather than pre-packaged ones.
- You can substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour if needed, but the texture might vary slightly.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven to maintain crispiness.
- Pair these fries with your favorite dipping sauces like marinara or ranch for added flavor.
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
