Description
Crispy and flavorful baked zucchini fries coated with a crunchy panko and parmesan crust, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder. A healthy and delicious appetizer or side dish perfect for snacking or complementing your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries
- 3 small zucchini or 2 large zucchini
- 1 cup panko crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the zucchini fries until golden and crispy.
- Slice the zucchini: Cut the zucchini into sticks to resemble fries, ensuring uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Coat with flour: Place the zucchini sticks into a bag with the flour and shake thoroughly so each piece is evenly coated, helping the egg mixture adhere better.
- Prepare the seasoning mixture: In a medium bowl, mix together the panko crumbs, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and salt to create the crispy coating.
- Whisk eggs and water: In a small bowl, beat the eggs with water to create an egg wash for dipping the zucchini.
- Bread the zucchini: Remove the floured zucchini sticks from the bag, dip each one into the egg wash, then roll them in the panko mixture to coat completely.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place the coated zucchini fries on it in a single layer, and lightly spray with olive oil to aid browning.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, flip the fries halfway through baking and spray with additional olive oil.
- Use gluten-free panko and flour for a gluten-free version.
- Parmesan adds a nice flavor and helps with crispiness but can be omitted for a dairy-free alternative, though texture will differ.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; leftovers can be reheated in the oven to regain crispness.
- Adding a pinch of cayenne pepper to the panko mixture adds a nice kick.
