Description
Crispy, golden Parmesan zucchini fries bring Mediterranean-inspired crunch to your plate, elevating summer’s favorite vegetable into an irresistible side dish. Perfectly seasoned and baked to perfection, you’ll savor each delightful bite of this easy, healthier alternative to traditional french fries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 zucchini (small)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Seasoning:
- 1 pinch salt
- Ground black pepper
Serving:
- Ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat for easy cleanup.
- Transform zucchini into precise batons, creating uniform 3-inch long and 1/2-inch wide strips to ensure consistent cooking.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, creating a smooth coating liquid for the vegetable fries.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese in a shallow dish, mixing well to create a crispy, flavorful exterior.
- Dunk each zucchini strip into the seasoned egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then roll carefully in the panko-Parmesan blend.
- Arrange coated zucchini fries on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching to promote even browning and crispiness.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan and flipping the fries midway through cooking.
- Watch for a golden-brown exterior and crisp texture, indicating the zucchini fries are perfectly cooked and ready to devour.
- Immediately transfer to a serving plate and accompany with cool, tangy ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- Slice zucchini uniformly to ensure even cooking and crispy texture throughout.
- Pat zucchini dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy fries.
- Try alternative coatings like almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for dietary restrictions.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for maximum flavor and better adherence to zucchini strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg