Description
Delicious and healthy fries made from zucchini, coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko mixture, perfect as an appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium zucchini
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1–2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the zucchini into fries.
- In a bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Place the flour in a third bowl.
- Dredge each zucchini slice in flour, dip in the egg, and then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange the coated zucchini fries on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra crispy fries, slice zucchini evenly and do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: zucchini, fries, appetizer, healthy, vegetarian