Description
Crispy and flavorful baked zucchini fries coated with a Parmesan and panko breadcrumb mixture, seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. These healthier fries are perfect as a snack or side dish, baked to golden perfection and served warm with optional dipping sauces.
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 Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Drizzle the olive oil onto a large baking tray and brush it evenly to coat the surface.
- Mix Coating Ingredients: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a separate shallow bowl, beat the two eggs with one tablespoon of water until smooth and combined.
- 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 all the zucchini pieces with flour.
- Coat Zucchini with Egg and Breadcrumb Mixture: Remove each zucchini wedge from the bag, shaking off excess flour. Dip each piece into the egg wash, then roll it thoroughly in the panko mixture. Place coated zucchini wedges onto the prepared baking tray in a single layer.
- Bake Zucchini Fries: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping the zucchini wedges once halfway through baking to ensure even golden crispiness on both sides.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove from oven and garnish with minced fresh parsley. Serve the zucchini fries warm with your choice of marinara sauce or ranch dressing for dipping, if desired.
Notes
- Pat zucchini dry thoroughly before coating to ensure the crust sticks well and fries crisp up nicely.
- Flipping the fries halfway through baking guarantees an even golden color and crisp texture.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and panko breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives.
- Adding a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or basil enhances presentation and freshness.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauces such as marinara, ranch, or garlic aioli for extra flavor.
- Use medium zucchini to ensure even cooking and manageable wedge sizes.
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
