Crispy Baked Zucchini Fries
Servings: 4 Servings
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
- 3/4 tsp salt divided
- 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.
- Set up breading station: In one bowl, stir together flour with 1/4 tsp salt.
- In a second bowl, whisk eggs until fully mixed.
- In a third bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs, spices, parmesan cheese and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Cut zucchini into sticks, pat dry with a paper towel. Toss zucchini in flour seasoned 1/4 tsp salt.
- Working with 1-2 zucchini sticks at a time, shake to remove excess flour, then dip zucchini in the egg mixture.
- 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!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | 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