Turn the humble zucchini into a healthy and tasty snack!
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It’s always challenging to find fries that are both healthy and delicious. One helpful tip is to bake them in the oven rather than frying them. Another useful tip is to use a vegetable like a zucchini to make fries. They’re the perfect alternative for anyone who loves fries but wants a snack or side dish that’s going to be healthy.
Zucchini fries offer everything we love about regular fries—they’re long, thin, and crunchy. They’re also packed with flavor thanks to the garlic powder and cheese coating. The first time I made these, I could’ve sworn they were actually fried.
If you’re a true lover of zucchini, there are some other recipes I can recommend. For a simple side dish, I recommend making either air fryer zucchini or grilled zucchini. If you want to turn zucchini into a full meal, I suggest chicken zucchini boats, which are low in carbs and easy to make. I also have a feeling that fans of zucchini will enjoy these zucchini corn fritters.
Are Zucchini Fries Healthy?
Zucchini is naturally high in fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and other nutrients. They’ve been shown to aid eye health, heart health, and digestion. Since Zucchini fries are baked and made primarily of vegetables, they’re generally a healthy snack.
Keep Them Crispy
If you want your zucchini fries to come out particularly crispy, don’t peel the zucchini. The skin helps add a crispy texture. Also, cutting the zucchini into smaller pieces will help them get crispier when they cook. Additionally, using an unlined nonstick pan can help produce crispy zucchini fries. And don’t forget to flip the zucchini fries midway through the baking process so that they cook evenly and are crisp on all sides.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat oven, prepare zucchini, and mix coatings.
Coat
Dip zucchini in flour, egg, then in breadcrumbs.
Bake
Bake until crispy and golden.
Devour!
FAQs & Tips
Zucchini fries are always best when eaten right away. However, if there are leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container and kept in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Salting zucchini fries will help to remove any excess moisture, helping to ensure they come out crispy and not soggy.
If you place the breaded zucchini fries in the fridge for at least 15 minutes, the breadcrumbs should stick to the zucchini better.
Serving Suggestions
Zucchini fries are good on their own but even better with the right dipping sauce. I have a creamy queso recipe that goes great with these zucchini fries. I’d also suggest pairing zucchini fries with an air fryer blooming onion and blooming onion sauce. Finally, some of my favorite dips for zucchini fries include guacamole and chipotle aioli.
Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Cut zucchini into sticks approximately 3 inches long and 1/2 inch thick. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Add the flour to a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the egg. In a third shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Individually dip zucchini sticks in the flour, the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden and crispy. Serve hot.
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