Description
Not just another vegetable side dish: Crispy Baked Parmesan Zucchini Fries are the best way to make this summer star!
Ingredients
Scale
- cooking spray OR oil
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1 pound zucchini (cut into 1/2-inch sticks)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 425°Coat a baking sheet with oil or cooking spray (you can line it with aluminum foil for easier clean up, the fries could turn out a little less crispy though – do NOT use silicone baking mats or parchment, or the fries will be soggy).
- Prepare breading: Mix all ingredients for the flour mix in a shallow dish OR in a large zip-loc bag. Place the egg in a separate shallow dish and beat well. Mix all ingredients for the parmesan breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish – I like using a 7×11 baking pan.
- Coat zucchini: Thinly coat the zucchini fries first with the flour mix, then coat with beaten egg. Finally, thickly coat with the breadcrumb mix.
- Bake: Bake on the prepared baking sheet for 20 minutes, or until crispy, turning once. If the zucchini sticks to the pan, don't just rip it away – use an offset spatula to loosen it (if you use enough oil or cooking spray, it will not stick). Serve immediately with your favorite dips.
Nutrition
- Calories: 171 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 7 g