Description
Enjoy these crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries, a delightful and easy way to use fresh zucchini. Perfect for a healthy snack or side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch thick sticks
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
- In another shallow dish, place the flour. In a third shallow dish, beat the eggs.
- Dip each zucchini stick first into the flour, shaking off excess.
- Then, dip the floured zucchini into the beaten eggs, letting any excess drip off.
- Finally, coat the zucchini thoroughly with the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray the tops of the zucchini fries with olive oil spray.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure zucchini sticks are dry before coating for best results.
- For extra crispiness, you can bake for a few extra minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Experiment with other seasonings like Italian herbs or paprika in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg