Description
Transform zucchini into irresistible, crispy baked fries! Coated in savory Parmesan and Panko, these healthy sticks are your new go-to snack. Full recipe & nutrition details await!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and trim the ends off the zucchini, then cut each zucchini in half crosswise, and then lengthwise into 1/2-inch thick sticks, resembling fries.
- Step 2: Prepare your breading station. In one shallow bowl, whisk the large egg. In a second shallow bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
- Step 3: Working in batches, dip each zucchini stick first into the whisked egg, ensuring it's fully coated, then transfer it to the dry mixture. Roll the zucchini stick in the Parmesan-Panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure a thick, even coating.
- Step 4: Arrange the coated zucchini fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, making sure they are not touching. Lightly mist the fries with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Step 5: Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For best crispness, enjoy immediately, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, though they will soften.
- To revive their delicious crunch, reheat stored fries in an air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes, or on a baking sheet in a warm oven until crispy again.
- Elevate your snack by serving these golden fries with a vibrant marinara sauce, a cool ranch dip, or a zesty sriracha mayo for an irresistible flavor pairing.
- For the ultimate crispy coating and to prevent sogginess, lightly salt your cut zucchini sticks for 10-15 minutes before breading, then thoroughly pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10-12 fries (approx. 1/2 medium zucchini)
- Calories: 170
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 2g