Description
Crunchy and flavorful baked zucchini fries make a perfect healthy snack or side dish. This recipe uses a crispy Parmesan and breadcrumb coating baked to golden perfection, offering a delicious low-fat alternative to traditional fried fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Zucchini Fries
- 2 medium-sized zucchinis
Breading Mixture
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
Other
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to prepare for baking the zucchini fries.
- Prepare Zucchini: Wash and dry the zucchinis thoroughly. Cut off both ends and slice each zucchini into thin spear-like sticks resembling fries.
- Make Breading: In a shallow bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
- Coat Zucchini: In a separate bowl, drizzle the zucchini spears with olive oil and toss to ensure each piece is lightly coated for better adhesion of the breading.
- Bread the Zucchini: Dip each oiled zucchini spear into the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently so the coating sticks well on all sides.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the coated zucchini fries in a single layer to ensure they bake evenly and crisp up properly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through the cooking time to achieve an even golden brown and crispy texture.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can spray the zucchini fries lightly with cooking spray before baking.
- Adjust seasoning such as salt and paprika according to your taste preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture; these fries are fantastic with marinara or ranch dipping sauce.
- Make sure to slice the zucchini evenly for uniform baking.
- You can substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast to make it vegetarian.
