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Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

by Meghan on September 7, 2020 0

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These Crispy Baked Zucchini fries will cure your french fry craving, and you won’t miss the potatoes at all.  Panko breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese make these zucchini fries super flavorful and so crispy that you won’t believe they are baked!

Plate of zucchini fries, a hand dipping on fry into ketchup

French fries are my weakness. I love them, and I would eat them every day if I could.  I wanted to try to make a healthier version of fries at home – baked not fried, and using zucchini instead of potatoes. When trying to lighten up recipes, you never know if you can really get it to taste good, but I decided to give it a shot.

zucchini sticks in a bowl, before and after being tossed in flour

I could not believe how crispy these zucchini fries turned out!  The zucchini is crisp tender, and the Parmesan panko coating gives the most satisfying crunch.  I added some spices to the breading to make these baked zucchini fries as flavorful as possible.

Ingredients for Zucchini Fries

To make our baked Parmesan zucchini fries, we use these ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into sticks.
  • flour for dredging – add a little salt to the flour to make sure your zucchini fries are properly seasoned.
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten – using the whole egg instead of egg whites will add extra flavor and richness to the recipe.
  • panko breadcrumbs – to make them extra crispy.
  • parmesan cheese – freshly grated is best!
  • salt and spices – paprika, garlic powder, oregano add more flavor!

Breading station for zucchini - zucchini dredged in flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs

How to make crispy baked zucchini fries

  • Make sure you pat your zucchini dry – dry zucchini will get crispy, wet zucchini will get soggy.
  • Set up your breading station.  For these zucchini fries we first toss them in flour, then dip in egg, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake in a single layer on a baking sheet to allow air to circulate. If the Zucchini are too close together, they will steam and not get crisp.
  • Flip halfway through. this allows the zucchini fries to get crispy on both sides.

zucchini fries on a baking sheet before and after baking

What dipping sauce is best with zucchini fries?

I just used good old ketchup, but a garlic aioli, ranch, even BBQ sauce would be great.  Use your favorite dipping sauce!

plate of zucchini fries

More Zucchini recipes

If you love zucchini, try some of my other zucchini recipes!

Zucchini Fritters

Mushroom Zucchini Lasagna

Sauteed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes

Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries

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Course: Appetizers, Sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizer, side, zucchini
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Meghan McMorrow | Fox and Briar

Ingredients

  • 2 medium zucchini cut into sticks
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 tsp oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Brush a baking sheet with oil and set aside.
  • Cut zucchini into sticks, pat dry with a paper towel. Toss zucchini in flour seasoned 1/4 tsp salt. Shake to remove any excess flour, then dip zucchini in egg.
  • Allow excess egg to drip off, then dredge in panko breadcrumb mix.
  • Arrange zucchini on an oiled baking sheet bake, making sure the pieces are not touching.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, then flip and bake for about 10 more minutes, or until zucchini fries are golden and crispy.
  • Season with salt if needed. Best served hot!

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutritional information is an estimate for your convenience. If you have strict nutritional needs, please do your due diligence to make sure this recipe fits your needs.
Did you like this recipe?Please comment, rate and share! And don’t forget to tag me on Instagram @foxandbriar AND #foxandbriar so I can see what you made!

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